PhD Open Position E.T.COMPACT_24-04

Background:

The E.T.PACK Initiative, coordinated by UC3M, has been funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) with the EIC Pathfinder E.T.PACK project (2019-2022, 3M€) and the EIC Transition E.T.PACK-F project (2022-2025) to develop a deorbit device based on bare electrodynamic tether technology. The device will be in- orbit demonstrated in 2025. Recently, the EIC granted the EIC Pathfinder E.T.COMPACT project to develop a more compact deorbit device based on a bare-photovoltaic tether. UC3M is open to receive CVs from potential candidates that would like to join the E.T.COMPACT team and work on the development of electrodynamic tether technology.

Description of the offer

Duration: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2026 (+1.5 year renewable if objectives are accomplished).
Tentative Gross annual salary: 14 pays of 1.400 – 2.200 € (this range is not fixed. The salary can be negotiated depending on the qualification of the candidates)

How to show interest

Send the following documents to gonzalo.sanchez@uc3m.es by April y 15th, 2024

• Motivation Letter
• Short CV (maximum 4 pages)
• 1 recommendation letter.

Specific tasks to be developed during the contract

• Modelling of EDT system and software development.
• Mission analysis of deorbiting, active debris removal, space tugs, and in-orbit-servicing with electrodynamic tethers.
• Managerial tasks like preparation of Deliverables, agenda, and minutes preparation, etc.

Skills/ Qualifications

1. Desired skill/qualifications for Ms. candidates (to develop a PhD thesis at UC3M)

• Bs. and Ms. in Aerospace Engineering or related areas.
• Good marks and skills on physics and maths.
• Excellent academic record.
• International experience.

1. Desired skills/qualification for Postdoctoral Researchers

• PhD on Aerospace Engineering or related areas
• Experience on modelling, programming, mission analysis, dynamic and control.
• Strong research record validated by publications in peer-review journals.
• International experience and mobility.
  Specific Requirements
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Team-building and team-working skills.
• Critical and innovative thinking, interdisciplinarity.