NIST Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing for Critical Applications
NIST seeks proposals to advance photopolymer additive manufacturing by improving characterization, modeling, and materials for high-performance applications.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to advance photopolymer additive manufacturing through innovations in characterization, modeling, and materials for high-performance applications.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree; research conducted onsite at NIST in Boulder, CO; requires prior contact with a NIST Research Adviser.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), focuses on advancing photopolymer additive manufacturing (PAM). PAM involves selective curing of photopolymer resins, enabling high-resolution, high-performance, and high-throughput additive manufacturing. Applications span biomedical devices, consumer goods, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
The program seeks innovative proposals that deepen the fundamental understanding and characterization of PAM processes, particularly at the voxel and sub-voxel scales. Research areas include but are not limited to vat photopolymerization, ink-jetting, digital light processing, and related photopolymerization methods. The goal is to improve materials, modeling, and process characterization to achieve enhanced performance in critical applications.
Awardees will conduct research at NIST’s Material Measurement Laboratory, Applied Chemicals and Materials Division, located in Boulder, Colorado. The program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading scientists in the field.
