Research assistant in Friction Stir Welding
Högskolan Väst, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is University West’s overarching profile and basic principle applied to learning, the exchange of ideas, and educational development. The government has assigned the distinguished task of developing WIL to University West. Work integrated learning in education and research develops new, relevant and advanced knowledge both within the academy and among its partners, which also benefits society in general. University West offers a wide variety of study programs, has a good number of applicants and the students show a high entry rate on the labor market. The main research environments at University West are Production technology, Learning in and for the new working life and Child and youth studies and is conducted in collaboration with the surrounding society. Campus is centrally located in Trollhättan with about 13,000 students and 700 employees.
University West is looking for a research assistant in Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
Role description
As research assistant in FSW you will assist and support the research team. Your daily work will consist of (but not be restricted to):
- Prepare metallography samples
- Measure hardness
- Metallurgical characterization of Aluminium alloys using optical microscopy
- Write reports
- Assisting with courses
Qualifications:
- Bachelor in mechanical/automobile/production engineering
- Course on Welding Processes at graduated level (minimal 6 HP)
- Qualification in metallography analysis (sample preparation, hardness, and OM analysis)
- Ability to communicate in English
The following skills will be meritorious:
- Knowledge of FSW Tooling and fixtures arrangements
- Knowledge of Aluminium welding metallurgy
- Skill in using MS Excel and MS Word
- Prior knowledge or hands on experience on metallography analysis of friction stir welded aluminium alloys.
Other:
Employment is a partial (25%) employment for a limited time. (2026-02-01 to 2026-05-31)
The application is made digitally using our recruitment tool Varbi.
Documents that cannot be sent digitally, should be labelled with reference number R 2025/232 and sent to:
Högskolan Väst
HR
461 86 Trollhättan Sweden
Deadline for application is 2025-12-31
We decline any direct contact with the staffing and recruitment companies as well as recruitment advertisers.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Employment expires | 2026-05-31 |
| Contract type | Part-time |
| Number of positions | 2 |
| Full-time equivalent | 25 |
| City | Trollhättan |
| County | Västra Götalands län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | 2025/232 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 26.Nov.2025 |
| Last application date | 31.Dec.2025 |