Development and fine-tuning of experimental methods based on image analysis for the analysis of steady and unsteady flows

Dip. Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale-Sapienza Università di Roma; Italia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapienza Università di Roma invites applications for a recognised researcher position in mechanical and aerospace engineering. The research involves designing and developing innovative measurement systems based on image analysis (PIV and TI) for fluid dynamics.

Applicants must have a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics or equivalent, several years of experience with image-analysis based measurement techniques, and fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in development and use of advanced measurement systems based on image analysis (PIV, TI).
• Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative measurement systems based on image analysis for velocity and temperature fields.
• Study fluid flows using cameras with Event-Based sensors in wind tunnel or micro-channel setups.
• Apply image analysis techniques to energy and aeronautical engineering applications and contribute to research publications.

Skills

Image analysis

PIV

Thermal imaging

Fluid mechanics

English language

Education

PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Tools

PIV software

Matlab

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Dip. Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale-Sapienza Università di Roma Research Field Engineering » Aerospace 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 research activity involves the design and development of innovative measurement systems based on image analysis, for measuring both velocity and temperature fields in experimental fluid-mechanics. The focus is on non-invasive measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Thermal Imaging (TI). In particular, the aim is to study fluid fields using cameras with innovative Event-Based sensors, for both hydrodynamic and aerodynamic flows. Engineering applications will include internal flows in micro-channels, for the study of heat transfer, the turbulent jets, for the investigation of multiphase dynamics and external flows for studying wakes of models in wind tunnel

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

up to 40 points for the professional scientific curriculum - up to 30 points for qualifications and publications (max 5) - up to 30 points for the interview REQUIREMENT:PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics or equivalent qualification obtained in Italy or abroad. Knoledge of both Italian and English languages

The candidate must have several years of experience in the development and use of advanced measurement systems based on image analysis, with specific reference to Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Thermal Imaging techniques. Experience in measurement and analysis using advanced image analysis techniques is required, in energy and aeronautical engineering applications, such as microfluidic flows in channels, multiphase turbulent jets, and external flows in wind tunnels, such as model wakes. Positions at universities and research institutions, in the form of internships, scholarships, scientific collaborations, and research grants, will constitute additional consideration as titles

• Italy

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• EUROPE

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