POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN SPACE ROBOTICS

Unviersity of Liverpool - The Academy; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a motivated individual to work on the REMORA project, focusing on developing onboard astrodynamics software for CubeSats. This fixed-term position requires a PhD or near completion in a relevant field and offers an opportunity to contribute to planetary defense efforts while enhancing your skills in autonomous technology.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing completion) required.
• Experience or understanding of astrodynamics and autonomous operations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work on the Zero-G AstroLab on planetary defense projects.
• Develop onboard astrodynamics GNC software for CubeSats.
• Contribute to the REMORA project for asteroid tracking.

Education

PhD in space engineering, computer science, or equivalent relevant degree

Job description

We are seeking one enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the Zero-G AstroLab, School of Engineering, on a project funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in planetary defence to protect our planet from asteroid hazards.

The aim of the project is to deliver and validate of an onboard astrodynamics GNC software for autonomous proximity operations around minor celestial bodies. The project is named REMORA - REndezvous Mission for Orbital Reconstruction of Asteroids: a fleet of self-driven CubeSats for tracking and characterising asteroids (1.9m). The REMORA project will lay the foundation for the development of a 'space-based early warning system' of a swarm of micro satellites each to individually tag asteroids that could hit the Earth.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills on autonomous cubesats with impactful applications in planetary defence.

You should have a PhD (or near completion) in space engineering, computer science or an equivalent relevant degree.

The post is fixed term and is available for 12 months.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.