Advanced design and analysis of space mission digital twin

European Commission; Italia; In loco; EUR 20.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading European organization is seeking a part-time researcher in Aerospace Engineering for a three-year project focusing on digital twins in space missions. The position requires a PhD and strong programming skills, with a focus on research and teaching activities within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Servizi

Parental leave

Vacation days

Social/health security benefits

Competenze

• Proven research experience in aerospace engineering with 4-10 years in related fields.
• Participation in international committees related to aerospace.
• Good knowledge of Italian for teaching purposes.

Mansioni

• Conduct research, teaching, and supplementary teaching related to aerospace engineering.
• Work on the project 'Advanced design and analysis of space mission digital twin'.

Conoscenze

MATLAB

Python

C++

C#

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blender

Satellite orbital determination

Computer vision

Formazione

PhD in Aeronautical and Space Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company: Sapienza Università di Roma

Department: Dipartimento di Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale

Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: Italy

Application Deadline: 27 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 30

Offer Starting Date: 15 Nov 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

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

Offer Description

A selection procedure, based on qualifications and interviews, is hereby announced for the recruitment of one researcher with a fixed-term employment relationship of type ‘A’, part-time, for research, teaching, supplementary teaching, and student service activities. The position is for three years, extendable for two more, related to the project “Advanced design and analysis of space mission digital twin”, within the Space It Up! WP 2.4 "Virtual reality for design, production, testing" - Spoke 2, focusing on digitalization and system engineering for space missions. The role is at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome.

Where to apply

Email: [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages: MATLAB, Python, basic C++ and C#
• Experience with graphical engines: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender
• Use of optical multispectral observation systems: telescopes, digital cameras, spectrometers
• Proven research experience in the subject area
• Participation in international committees related to the subject
• Experience in satellite orbital and attitude determination using optical data
• Experience in computer vision and light curve inversion

Specific Requirements

• Good knowledge of Italian for teaching purposes
• PhD in Aeronautical and Space Engineering or equivalent

Languages: English (Good)

Research Field: Aerospace Engineering

Years of Research Experience: 4-10

Additional Information

Parental leave, vacation days, social/health security benefits included.