Design and simulation of Lightweight Rollover Protective Structures (LW ROPS) for agricultural machinery

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sapienza Università di Roma invites applications for a research position focused on lightweight protective structures for agricultural machinery. The project covers interface definition between ROPS/FOPS and vehicle, with CAD drawings, FEM modeling, and topology optimization.

Requirements include a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in Italian and English. Eligible candidates should have up to six years since degree, and experience in mechanical design research.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (LM33) obtained no more than six years before the application date.
• Proficiency in CAD environments and ability to diagram mechanical systems and create manufacturing drawings.
• Proficiency in FEM simulations of mechanical structures and topology optimization.
• Participation in research projects related to mechanical design; post-graduate scholarships, contracts and appointments awarded by public or private institutions.
• Knowledge of Italian and English languages.

Responsabilités

• Define the interface between ROPS/FOPS and the vehicle: state of the art and attachments.
• Parametric drawings of bases and brackets, and local resistance verifications.
• Design and simulations of the solutions using FEM models and optimization of geometries and joints.
• Manufacturing drawings and production-ready documentation.

Connaissances

CAD modelling

FEM simulations

Topology optimization

Research projects

Italian & English languages

Formation

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (LM33)

Outils

CAD software

FEM software

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Dip. Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale-Sapienza Università di Roma Research Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 3 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (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 planned research activities will relate to the Bric Inail project “LIGHT-WEIGHT ROPS FOR SMALL AGRICULTURAL SELF-PROPELLED MACHINERY (LW-ROPS)”, under topic ID51-2025 “Lightweight protective structures for operators of self-propelled work equipment”, and will concern: Definition of the interface between ROPS/FOPS and the vehicle: state of the art, definition of frame attachment kits. Parametric drawings of bases and brackets, and local resistance verifications. Material selection: evaluation of aluminum alloy in terms of mechanical properties and machinability (extrusion, bending, and roll bending of profiles, Additive Manufacturing), pultruded GFRP, solutions with steel core or others. Design and simulations of the solutions: FEM models, resistance verifications according to the protocol; optimization of geometries and joints, including topological optimization. Manufacturing drawings

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

REQUIREMENT: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (LM33)

obtained no more than six years prior to the application date

• Proficiency in 3D modeling within CAD environments; ability to diagram mechanical systems and create manufacturing drawings
• Proficiency in FEM simulation of mechanical structures. Experience in topology optimization
• Participation in research projects related to mechanical design; Post-graduate scholarships, contracts and appointments awarded by public or private institutions
• Knowledge of both Italian and English languages

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• EUROPE