Design and development of scientific instruments and innovative measurement techniques for space applications - 2026_IPD_DMEC_10

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Politecnico di Milano seeks a researcher to advance measurement instruments for space missions, focusing on thermal and mechanical methods and experimental validation. The role involves conceptual design, modelling, and validation of sensors and instruments suited for Earth-orbiting or planetary missions, with emphasis on lunar environment studies.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching activities on advanced signal processing for scientific instruments and measurement systems, and

Responsabilités

• Develop innovative measurement instruments and techniques in the field of mechanical and thermal measurements for space applications, focusing on thermo-structural modelling to maximise signal-to-noise ratio and optimize performance in the mission environment.
• Participate in teaching activities related to advanced signal processing for scientific instruments and advanced measurement systems.

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research focuses on developing innovative measurement instruments and techniques in the field of mechanical and thermal measurements, specifically for space applications. The work entails the conceptual definition, design, and subsequent experimental validation of measurement techniques and instruments suitable for use on artificial satellites—whether for Earth-orbiting missions or planetary exploration—with a particular emphasis on studying the lunar environment. The research relies on the thermo-structural modelling of instruments to maximise the signal-to-noise ratio and optimise performance within the mission environment, followed by experimental validation. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in teaching activities related to advanced signal processing for scientific instruments and advanced measurement systems.

Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 50 points)

Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 10 points)

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