Space-Grade High-Temp Liquid-Metal Heat Pipes Engineer

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Università di Pavia invites applications for a research position focused on thermo-fluid-dynamic modelling and high-temperature thermal control in space within the ASI MICONS project. The role emphasizes the development and validation of FPPHPs using liquid metals in the 450–900 °C range, including numerical models and comparison with experimental data.

Candidates should have a solid background in thermo-fluid dynamics and heat transfer; a Master’s degree and a PhD in related fields are

Qualifications

• Solid background in thermo-fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate numerical models for two-phase heat transfer phenomena.
• Design, manufacture and experimentally characterize heat pipes and pulsating heat pipes.
• Prepare design guidelines and contribute to scientific publications.

Job description

The Università di Pavia invites applications for a research position focused on thermo-fluid-dynamic modelling and high-temperature thermal control in space within the ASI MICONS project. The role emphasizes the development and validation of FPPHPs using liquid metals in the 450–900 °C range, including numerical models and comparison with experimental data.

Candidates should have a solid background in thermo-fluid dynamics and heat transfer; a Master’s degree and a PhD in related fields are