Pica Code IPD-2026-061 Physics-informed and Reduced-order Integrated Modelling and Optimization of thermo fluid and energy systems

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIMORE in Italy invites applications for a recognised researcher to lead a project developing a hybrid framework for designing and optimizing thermo-fluid and energy systems. The role combines physics-based reduced-order models, CFD simulations, and data-driven surrogates.

The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching activities in Scientific Disciplinary Sector IIND-07/A and engage in third-mission and technology-transfer initiatives with industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on a hybrid framework for design and optimization of thermo-fluid and energy systems.
• Integrate physics-based reduced-order models, CFD simulations, and data-driven surrogate models.
• Contribute to teaching activities related to Scientific Disciplinary Sector IIND-07/A and to third-mission/tech-transfer initiatives.

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIMORE Research Field Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 13:00 (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 successful candidate will conduct research on the development of a hybrid framework for the design and optimization of thermo fluid and energy systems. The activity will focus on integrating physics-based reduced-order models, CFD simulations, and data-driven and physics-informed surrogate models. The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching activities related to Scientific Disciplinary Sector IIND-07/A, as well as to third-mission and technology-transfer initiatives concerning the industrial application of the research outcomes.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Selection process

selective public procedure based on qualifications and interview