Simulation and analysis for the LISA Gravitational Reference System

Euraxess; Trento; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading academic institution in Trento is seeking a researcher to work on the Gravitational Reference System (GRS) for the LISA mission. The role requires performing simulations and analyses related to molecular impacts and other performance factors critical to the project. Candidates can contribute to the system's development, including performance analysis and optimization, in preparation for its launch in 2035.

Competenze

• Expected to perform simulations and analysis for the GRS system.
• Ability to simulate molecular impacts affecting pressure around test masses.
• Potential contribution to performance analysis for the system verification and optimization.

Mansioni

• Perform simulations and analyses in support of the GRS system.
• Contribute to GRS system development through performance analysis.

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Trento Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Italy Application Deadline 12 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) 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 GRS (Gravitational Reference System) is the system of free-falling reference test masses, and the Italian (ASI) hardware contribution, for the LISA observatory for gravitational waves, an ESA mission which will launch in 2035. The researcher is expected to perform simulations and analysis in support of the consolidation and experimental verification of the GRS system. In particular, the researcher will simulate molecular impacts that determine the residual pressure around the test mass and the fluctuating forces acting on it, which are a performance-critical aspect for LISA. Additionally, the researcher will have the possibility to contribute to the GRS system development through performance analysis, for the system verification on the ground and for its optimization in orbit.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER
• E.U.
• CHINA (MAINLAND)
• CHINA (HONG KONG)

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: