SAFRAN Ceramics called on CIRIMAT to study the combined implementation of unconventional sintering processes (i.e. Spark Plasma Sintering: SPS) and additive manufacturing on powdery materials to develop c-eramic parts of complex geometries. This includes studying the influence of the material characteristics and parameters of the two processes on their densification.

The Research Engineer must:

• Perform the bibliographic search on the defined project. Supply in connection with SAMC and characterize the selected materials (ceramic and metallic),
• Define SPS densification parameters for the selected materials,
• Define parameters for the production of green bodies by additive manufacturing technique and optimize their densification by SPS.
• Densify by SPS the powder raw materials and green bodies by SPS on simple and complex geometries to obtain parts that meet the intended application.
• Perform Physical, Chemical and mechanical characterizations of the materials and assemblies obtained.
• Demonstrate rigor, high autonomy level, teamwork, responsiveness and adaptability.

Many characterization techniques will be used (XRD, SEM, mechanical tests)

The candidate must hold an engineering degree (or equivalent) or a PhD in Materials Science. He/Her should have good knowledge in the field of ceramic sintering, on Spark Plasma Sintering and Additive Manufacturing processes.

Starting date: requested in January 2024 (subject to ZRR access authorization)

Duration: 6 months

Employer: Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier

Responsible: Dr Claude ESTOURNES; 0626616528; claude.estournes (at) univ-tlse3.fr

Please send C. ESTOURNES a CV and a cover letter before 8 November 2023