Organisation/Company Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Department Aerospace Engineering Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 25 Feb *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 7 Apr **** 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

This position involves the development of a miniaturized low power Hall Thruster and its neutralizer.

The second task will be the characterization of its performance and understanding of main physical phenomena, by employing state-of-art plasma diagnostics.

The contract will be funded under the regional research project, MLPLUS-CM.

Selected candidates will join the Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2, ep2.uc3m.es) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid under the supervision of professor J. Navarro-Cavallé and with close collaboration with other researchers within the EP2 Team.

Where to apply

E-mail ******

Requirements

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

Skills/Qualifications

Young MSc holder (and a total of 300 ECTS completed among BSc + MSc)

Strong background in the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Scientific computing, Plasma Physics, Fluid Dynamics, Electromagnetism.

Excellent candidates from other disciplines are also invited to apply.

Previous design/laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Outstanding academic record; critical & creative thinking.

Team-working and communications skills; Previous international experience desirable

Ability to deal independently and proactively with scientific and engineering challenges.

Good proficiency in English (oral & written).

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

1-year contract, possibility of renovation based on performance.

Starting annual gross salary 27 k€ plus productivity bonuses.

Become part of a young, dynamic, highly qualified, collaborative team.

Opportunity to travel to international conferences to present research activities.

Flexible working environment and schedule.

Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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