2 PhD Fellowships in the field of microsatellite space propusion

Università del Salento, Italy

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 21 Mar 2025

6 Mar 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Università del Salento
Department

department of engineering for innovation
Research Field

Engineering » Aerospace engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Italy
Application Deadline

21 Mar 2025 - 20:27 (Europe/Rome)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2025
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

2 PhD scholarships within innovative projects, funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in collaboration with leading international universities and research institutions:
1️⃣ Development of a Hybrid Microthruster for Small Satellite Attitude Control
An opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced technologies for precise attitude control of small satellites through hybrid propulsion systems.
2️⃣ Enhancing the Vaporizing Liquid Microthruster (VLM) Design and Control for Small Satellites with Eco-Friendly Propellants
A chance to advance the design and control of Vaporizing Liquid Microthrusters (VLM) for small satellites, focusing on the use of eco-friendly propellants.
These research projects are supported by prestigious partners:
🔹 TU Delft (Angelo Cervone)Angelo Cervone
🔹 KU Leuven (Maria Rosaria Vetrano)Maria Rosaria Vetrano
🔹 Queen's University Belfast (Richard Walley)Richard Whalley
🔹 CNR IMM (Dr. Luca Francioso)Luca Francioso


Where to apply
E-mail

mariagrazia.degiorgi@unisalento.it

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Aerospace engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Salento Department of Engineering Innovation
Country
Italy
City
lecce
Postal Code
73100
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Italy
City

Lecce
Website

http://www.unisalento.it
Street

Piazza Tancredi n. 7
Postal Code

73100
E-Mail

mariagrazia.degiorgi@unisalento.it
Phone

3929300579

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