KU Leuven MSCA TURBO-IMPACT DC8 — Fully Funded Ceramics Additive Manufacturing PhD
Ku Leuven
KU Leuven seeks a fully funded, four-year MSCA doctoral candidate to develop 3D-printed silicon-nitride turbomachinery components in Belgium. A relevant two-year master’s and MSCA mobility eligibility are required; apply by 30 November 2026.
The Advanced Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy team at KU Leuven is recruiting Doctoral Candidate 8 (reference BAP-2026-589) for the Horizon Europe MSCA TURBO-IMPACT network. The researcher will develop ceramic slurries and indirect DLP/SLA printing, optimize debinding and sintering, and characterize silicon-nitride parts for small-scale turbomachinery. The post is full time in Leuven, Belgium, for four years, with a planned 1 February 2027 start or an agreed alternative. Potential secondments include Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany. Apply through KU Leuven’s online vacancy system by 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
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Benefits
Fully funded four-year doctoral employment with a competitive MSCA salary, paid leave, social security, and mobility and family allowances where applicable. Exact financial terms follow MSCA and KU Leuven appointment rules.
Eligibility summary
Applicants of eligible nationalities must hold, or be completing, a two-year master’s in materials science, materials engineering or an equivalent field; have strong English and relevant ceramics/additive manufacturing interests; and must not already have a PhD. MSCA mobility rule: no more than 12 months of residence or main activity in Belgium during the 36 months before recruitment, subject to stated exceptions.
Requirements
Relevant materials science or engineering master’s, strong academic record and English proficiency, initiative and teamwork. Review the official vacancy for the full MSCA mobility conditions.
Documents required
Mandatory: CV, motivation letter, and bachelor’s/master’s credit and grade lists. If available: English test proof, two reference letters, and an English master’s thesis or recent research work.
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