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Postdoctoral contract: Design and development of scientific instruments and innovative measurement techniques for space applications Politecnico di Milano in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Signal Processing
Funding
Funded project MOVIDA (MOon Volatile Investigator and Dust Analyser), CUP F83C24002620001, ASI INAF agreement n. 2025-19-HH.0. Total gross remuneration is Euro 76000 for 24 months, paid in equal monthly instalments.
Deadline
Nov 9, 2026
Country
Italy
University
Politecnico di Milano
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About this position
Politecnico di Milano is offering one postdoctoral contract in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Polo Territoriale di Lecco. The project is centered on the design and development of scientific instruments and innovative measurement techniques for space applications, within the MOVIDA project (MOon Volatile Investigator and Dust Analyser).
The research focuses on developing new instrumentation and measurement methods in mechanical and thermal measurements for use in space. The appointed researcher will work on the conceptual definition, design, and experimental validation of instruments and techniques intended for artificial satellites, including missions in Earth orbit and planetary exploration. A particular emphasis is placed on the lunar environment, with work based on thermo-structural modelling to optimise performance and improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Alongside the research component, the postdoctoral researcher will also take part in teaching-related activities connected with advanced signal processing for scientific instruments and advanced measurement systems. The position sits within the academic and research environment of the Politecnico di Milano’s mechanical engineering community, linked to a funded space-related research programme.
The appointment is for 24 months and is connected to the funded MOVIDA project under the ASI-INAF agreement.
Funding details
Funded project MOVIDA (MOon Volatile Investigator and Dust Analyser), CUP F83C24002620001, ASI INAF agreement n. 2025-19-HH.0. Total gross remuneration is Euro 76000 for 24 months, paid in equal monthly instalments.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or an equivalent foreign qualification recognized as equivalent by the Selection Committee; for relevant fields, a medical specialization is also accepted. Candidates must have a scientific-professional CV in Italian or English, submit up to 5 publications, and meet the deadline and other procedural requirements. Required languages are English and Italian. The notice is open to Italian and foreign candidates; non-EU citizens must provide valid residence permit documentation or visa-related documents as applicable. Additional listed exclusions include current tenured staff, RTT researchers, those with prohibited kinship relationships, and those exceeding the allowed cumulative duration of post-doc/research contracts.
How to apply
Submit the completed application form and signed summary exclusively through Politecnico di Milano Online Services. Upload the required CV, documents and up to 5 publications, and pay the €25.82 participation fee by the deadline. Use the contact email/PEC indicated in the call if needed for formal communications.
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