Design and development of scientific instruments and innovative measurement techniques for space applications

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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 9 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 DescriptionThe research focuses on developing innovative measurement instruments and techniques in the field of mechanical and thermal measurements, specifically for space applications. The work entails the conceptual definition, design, and subsequent experimental validation of measurement techniques and instruments suitable for use on artificial satellites—whether for Earth-orbiting missions or planetary exploration—with a particular emphasis on studying the lunar environment.



The research relies on the thermo-structural modelling of instruments to maximise the signal-to-noise ratio and optimise performance within the mission environment, followed by experimental validation. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in teaching activities related to advanced signal processing for scientific instruments and advanced measurement systems.
Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 50 points)
Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points)
Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points)
Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the acti

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