Simulation and analysis for the LISA Gravitational Reference System

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Trento; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian university seeks a researcher to support the GRS system for the LISA observatory project, focusing on gravitational wave detection. The role involves performing simulations and analyzing molecular impacts on test masses, contributing to the system's optimization for its launch in 2035. Candidates should have a background in physics or related fields, with relevant simulation experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a project recognized for its significance in the field of astrophysics and contribute to a future ESA mission.

Competenze

• Experience in simulations and analysis related to gravitational systems.
• Familiarity with the LISA mission objectives and technology.

Mansioni

• Perform simulations and analysis for the GRS system.
• Contribute to performance analysis and optimization of the system.

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: