The Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of an Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites).

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Job Title

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites)

Location

Kollam, Keralam

Required Number

1

Qualification

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science / Polymer Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Nanotechnology or related disciplines

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Advanced Additive Manufacturing, Polymer Composites and Adhesive Joining for High-Performance Engineering Applications

Develop and fabricate polymeric and fibre-reinforced composite structures using additive manufacturing techniques, particularly FDM/FFF.

Design and optimize 3D printing parameters such as print orientation, layer thickness, infill, and raster configuration.

Develop nanomaterial-reinforced polymer composites and adhesive systems using graphene, carbon nanotubes, SiC, and other functional nanofillers.

Investigate the mechanical performance of adhesively bonded polymer and composite structures.

Develop creative surface modification, mechanical interlocking,



and bio-inspired interface designs for improving adhesive joint performance.

Fabricate and evaluate hybrid and hierarchical composite structures incorporating nano- and macro-scale reinforcements.

Conduct experimental investigations on tensile, flexural, compression, shear, and fracture properties of polymeric and composite materials.

Investigate dynamic and vibrational behaviour of advanced polymer composites and adhesively bonded structures.

Characterize material morphology, surface properties, chemical structure, and interfacial behaviour.

Develop numerical, statistical, and data-driven models for predicting material and structural performance.

Perform experimental data analysis, interpretation, and scientific visualization.

Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences.

Assist in preparing research proposals, technical reports, manuscripts, and patents.

Assist in the preparation and submission of research proposals and support funded research activities.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and mentor students.

Support laboratory development, research activities, and timely completion of project milestones.

Job category

Project

Last date to apply

December 05, 2026

📌 Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites) (Kollam)
🏢 Amrita University
📍 Kollam