📌 Summary
The Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Carleton University is inviting applications from highly motivated students for 2 funded PhD positions (1 international and 1 domestic) and 1 funded MASc position (domestic students only).
The positions will begin in Fall 2026/Winter 2027 and will focus on advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and the development of advanced metallic materials.
Funded PhD & MASc Positions in Advanced Manufacturing at Carleton University, Canada
🎓 Designation
- 2 PhD Positions
- 1 International
- 1 Domestic
- 1 MASc Position
- Domestic applicants only
- Start Date: Fall 2026/Winter 2027
- Funding: Funded research positions
🔬 Research Area
- Metal Additive Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Advanced Metallic Materials
- Microstructure and Phase Transformation Control
- Nanoparticle-Reinforced Metallic Materials
- Materials Characterization
- Metallurgy and Mechanical Testing
📍 Location
Advanced Manufacturing Lab
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong academic background in:
- Materials
- Manufacturing
- Metallurgy
- Mechanics
- Related engineering disciplines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interest in experimental research and materials characterization.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative research environment.
- Previous experience in additive manufacturing, materials characterization, metallurgy, or mechanical testing will be considered an asset.
🧪 Job / Research Description
Selected students will work on funded research projects involving the manufacturing and characterization of advanced metallic materials.
Potential research activities include:
- Developing and optimizing metal additive manufacturing processes.
- Investigating relationships between manufacturing parameters and material properties.
- Controlling microstructure and phase transformations.
- Developing nanoparticle-reinforced metallic materials.
- Conducting experimental research and advanced materials characterization.
- Performing mechanical testing and analyzing experimental results.
- Collaborating with researchers in an interdisciplinary advanced manufacturing environment.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief statement describing your research interests
- Relevant research/technical experience
📧 Email: abu.kabir@carleton.ca
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
⏰ Last Date to Apply
Rolling admissions — Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
