Study on low-thrust trajectories for Earth-Moon transfers - 2026_IDR_DAER_11

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Politecnico di Milano invites applications for a research fellowship in aerospace engineering to study low-thrust orbits for Earth–Moon transfers. The work includes design and analysis of transfer options, varying initial and final orbits, spacecraft characteristics, and transfer characteristics.

The fellowship will assess related publications, theses, and prior research, and compare solutions with impulsive options to evaluate feasibility and performance. Eligibility spans all nationalities.

Aufgaben

• Study low-thrust orbits for Earth–Moon transfers.
• Design and analyze transfer options, varying initial and final orbits and spacecraft characteristics.
• Characterize return and reentry trajectories.
• Compare identified solutions with impulsive options to evaluate feasibility.

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (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 program aims to study low-thrust orbits for transfers between Earth and the Moon. The work will focus on the design and analysis of various transfer options, varying initial orbits, final orbits, spacecraft characteristics, and transfer characteristics. Subsequently, possible return and reentry trajectories will also be characterized. Finally, the various solutions identified will be compared with impulsive options.

Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 40 points)

Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 20 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 40 points)

• EUROPE

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• All

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: