Vacancy ID : 038545 Closing Date : 20-Nov-2025 12:00 038545: Postdoctoral Researcher - Polymer Cold Spray Repair (2 year - Specified Purpose) The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for upgrading existing cold spray system for automation and developing the robotics system for polymer repair of various damaged erosion coatings. They will work to optimize deposition efficiencies by investigating the effects of operating parameters. They will collaborate with project partners in performing repair testing and validation and will also be responsible for techno-economic assessment of polymer cold spray. They will also support the dissemination of findings by presenting outcomes at various national/international conferences and publishing the journal articles. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for many of the experimental studies which will be conducted at SETU and will lead SETU involvement in a dedicated work package. The project will provide a great opportunity for a Postdoctoral researcher to learn and gain knowledge and skills in muti-disciplinary domains such as gas dynamics, supersonic flows, cold spray coating, repair technology, upgrading the existing cold spray system, and optimizing the cold spray process. The candidate will have demonstratable skills and knowledge in the domain of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science, energy systems with experience in fundamental experimental facility operation and development. The purpose of this role is to conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. The work will be performed in accordance with the university's research integrity policy and all other relevant policies. There will be dual goals in terms of the research project and career development. The training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract in which time the successful candidate will continue to develop skills and competencies with respect to the role and their future career options. Please see attached job description for further information. Salary: IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale €46,305 - €59,063. #SETUC