Postdoc in Software Development for Digital Twin of Robotic Composite 3D Printing DTU Construct

Are you interested in contributing to the development of digital twin software for additive manufacturing (AM) of large-scale fibre composite structures

If so the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Section of Manufacturing Engineering invites applicants for a postdoc position in the area of a digital twin for robotic 3D printing of continuous fibre composites (CFCs).

Responsibilities and qualifications
The research position is part of a project funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark which seeks to develop digital twin software that will enable virtual manufacturing for 3D printing CFC structures. The successful applicant will be a member of a larger team of university researchers working closely together with the major companies during this project which include robotic 3D printing solution providers and end users.

The research position aims at advancing the state of the art in the area of digital manufacturing of large-scale CFC structures. The main objective of the project is to develop a new curvilinear slicing software and control software and integrate them with a numerical model to build a digital twin of the robotic printing process.

Your primary responsibilities and tasks will be to:

• Develop a slicing software for 3D printing of curvilinear CFC structures
• Integrate the slicing software with robot control software and numerical models to build a digital twin of robotic 3D printing.
• Optimize the digital twin for different manufacturing process parameters printing methods and materials.
• Disseminate the results in peer-reviewed journals.

More specifically you should have the following qualifications:

• Experience in software development programming with Python C++ etc.
• Good/strong knowledge of robot operating systems robotic control and virtual manufacturing simulation
• Experience in 3D printing processes and fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials.

As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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 terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Preferably starting at 1 February 2026 or according to mutual agreement.

The working location will be DTU Construct Lyngby Campus.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Ali Sarhadi (asar@) and Professor Jesper Henri Hattel (jhat@).

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 28 January 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:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
• List of publications
• Names and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers of at least 2 referees

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.

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