PhD scholarship in Data-driven integration of micro 3D printing and micro moulding process chain for resilient and sustainable production of thermopla

If you are building your career as a scientist in advanced manufacturing, micro engineering, data-driven process modelling – and you are looking for a PhD position where your work can shape the production micro-technologies of tomorrow’s healthcare and biomedical technologies – this opportunity is for you.

At DTU, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in micro polymer processing and micro tooling technologies by developing next-generation micro manufacturing process chains with real industrial impact. As a PhD Student, you will work at the forefront of digital micro manufacturing research, combining experimental processing, material characterisation, simulation, and in-situ process monitoring. You will collaborate closely with industry leaders and academic experts across Europe, gaining a unique profile that integrates scientific excellence with hands-on industrial relevance—an ideal foundation for an ambitious research career.

The PhD position is part of the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network ‘MicroMan4Health’ on Data-Centric Micromanufacturing Platform Towards Added Value in the Health Sector ().

The PhD project is anchored at the Section of Manufacturing Engineering of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, where important societal challenge of increasing sustainability of production (both environmental and economical) sets the overall vision for the work in the section. This in particular involves adopting the Industry 4.0 framework and establishing the digital twin of manufactured products by the combination of process monitoring by sensors and process modelling,

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall purpose will be to develop a fully digitalized, data-driven micromanufacturing process chain for fabrication of thermoplastic microfluidic diagnostic systems by integrating micro 3D printing (µ3DP) with micro injection molding (µIM) into a unified digital manufacturing cell. The work focuses on creating digital dataflows linking µ3DP, µIM, simulation tools, and optical quality control, enabling high-precision polymer soft tooling and real-time process monitoring.

You will work at the intersection of experimental polymer processing, micro engineering, digital manufacturing and simulation technologies for biomedical analytics applications. Through close collaboration with dedicated industrial and academic partners, you will generate new scientific insights and deliver actionable results that enable industrial implementation of micro additive manufacturing and micro injection molding solutions.

Your primary tasks will be to integrate µ3DP and µIM into a digital micromanufacturing process chain and develop complete digital dataflows between all subsystems. You will enable µ3DP fabrication of soft tools using a µIM digital twin and formulate Design for Micromanufacturing rules. Furthermore, you will implement in situ process monitoring and analyze real-time sensor data, while optimizing processing parameters using modelling and data-driven approaches.

The position also involves validating models through iterative comparison with experiments and uncertainty quantification, as well as contributing to the integration and demonstration of the developed process at industrial partners

To succeed in this role, you must have a strong foundation in materials processing, polymer materials, or manufacturing technologies, as well as experience with experimental laboratory work and data analysis. An interest in numerical simulation and/or process modelling is also required. Furthermore, you should be able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are essential.

Important note = MSCA Eligibility – Mobility Rule
Please note that this PhD position is funded under the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Therefore, applicants must not have resided in Denmark or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.

Short stays such as holidays, compulsory national service, or time spent as part of a refugee procedure are not considered.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, polymer engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education .

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Guido Tosello and Senior Researcher Matteo Calaon.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please see DTU’s salary structure for scientific
staff: .

The period of employment is 3 years.

Starting date is 1 March 2027 or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Guido Tosello (), Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Section of Manufacturing Engineering.

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at and the Section of Manufacturing Engineering at

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “ PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time) .

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• A copy of your BSc thesis (in pdf)
• A copy of your MSc thesis (in pdf)
• A copy of your scientific articles (if any) published so far (in pdf)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and the sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and technical services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, coastal and maritime engineering, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering systems design, design for sustainability, and thermal energy.

The Section for Manufacturing Engineering at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering performs theoretical, numerical, and experimental research in the field of manufacturing engineering.

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Location
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-09-30T21:59:00+00:00