First stage Researcher (Asistent cercetare)

the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Within the project “Digital Centre of Excellence for Cultural Heritage: Innovation in Digitisation and Digital Exploitation through Cutting-Edge Technologies”, Funding Contract No. 3CoEx/2026, the candidate will support research and development activities by participating in the development, testing, and validation of models and digital tools used within the project. Responsibilities will include the processing and management of digital data, the development of models and technical documentation for research activities, as well as contributing to the preparation of scientific publications and reports.

The candidate will collaborate with researchers and members of the interdisciplinary team in the development, integration, and use of digital technologies for the documentation, modeling, and valorization of cultural heritage, in compliance with the project’s scientific and ethical standards.

Where to apply

E-mail: calin.neamtu@muri.utcluj.ro

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering » Industrial engineering

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Contribute to the development and processing of digital models using CAD applications;
• Participate in scanning, modeling, and digital reconstruction activities for the objects and structures analyzed within the project;
• Collect, organize, and process data resulting from documentation, scanning, and research activities;
• Contribute to the integration and use of digital technologies for the documentation, analysis, and valorization of cultural heritage;
• Participate in experiments, testing, and validation of the solutions developed within the project;
• Prepare technical documentation, research reports, and sections of scientific articles under the supervision of the principal investigator.

Specific Requirements

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• The candidate must have advanced knowledge of computer-aided design and experience in using CATIA and SolidWorks;
• The candidate must have knowledge of the simulation and kinematic analysis of mechanical and mechatronic systems using CAD/CAE applications;
• The candidate must have knowledge of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM);
• The candidate must have knowledge of CNC machine operation and their integration into CAD/CAM workflows;
• The candidate must have knowledge of polymer composite materials and their applications in the development of engineering products;
• The candidate must have knowledge of prototyping methods and the development of functional prototypes;
• The candidate must have knowledge of mold design and manufacturing using CAD/CAM technologies;
• The candidate must have knowledge of the design and manufacture of molds for components made of polymer composite materials;
• The candidate must have experience in modeling and prototyping using digital manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing and computer-aided machining;
• The candidate must have knowledge of the acquisition, processing, and management of digital models and data resulting from scanning and technical documentation activities;
• The candidate must have programming and hardware-software integration skills using platforms such as Arduino, ESP32, or similar technologies;
• The candidate must have knowledge of the design and integration of electrical and electronic systems into functional prototypes;
• The candidate must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills;
• The candidate must be highly motivated to work within an interdisciplinary team;
• The candidate must have a high level of proficiency in English.

Languages

• ENGLISH - Level: Good
• ROMANIAN - Level: Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Country: Romania
State/Province: Cluj
City: Cluj
Postal Code: 407280
Street: Bd. Muncii 103-105

Contact

State/Province: Cluj
City: Cluj-Napoca
Website: http://www.utcluj.ro
Street: Str. Memorandumului, Nr. 28
Postal Code: 400114
E-Mail: ovidiu.nemes@imadd.utcluj.ro, neamtucalin@gmail.com, mihai.ciupe@staff.utcluj.ro
Phone: 0740258225