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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Design for Demise
2018-11-29 18:30:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research fellowship opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Design for Demise This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Within the Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics Divistion, the Flight Vehicles and Aerothermodynamics Engineering Section is responsible for flight vehicle engineering computational fluid dynamics ground testing and groundtoflight transposition methods for internal and external flows external and internal aerothermodynamics of relevance to propulsion systems ascent, cruise and reentry of space vehicles also through the Earths or planetary atmospheres plume analysis multi physics modelling fluidstructure interaction phenomena exploitation of flight data from flight experiments, specially involving aerothermodynamics and reentry. Fields of activitiesresearch Spacecraft Design for Demise or D4D is currently the solution proposed at system design level to ensure compliance to the risk requirement using uncontrolled Earth entry from space. To minimise the risk to the human population, a requirement is imposed on all reentry spacecraft for the risk of casualty to be below 104. Compliance with this requirement can be achieved by performing controlled deorbit, but the impact in terms of mass and cost can be high. An alternative is to ensure passive and safe reentry within a 25year timeframe using D4D techniques and technologies. The following programme of work is proposed Objective 1 Survey the current state of the art in the fields related to D4D applied in nonspace industrial processes e.g. buildings, transportation, manufacturing as well as in space missions. The related fields of research shall cover aerodynamics, thermodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials. The research will comprise a survey of the nonspace sector versus the design of space missions. Special attention shall be paid to activities already ongoing in the Directorate in the field of D4D, as well as to ESA mission needs. Objective 2 Based on ESA mission needs, investigate and assess new, efficient and costeffective methods for D4D by means of innovative materials, structures and aerodynamic shapes. This objective will take into account any new upcoming ESA missions where uncontrolled reentry may be required or imposed. This objective will also cover the investigation and benchmarking of the problems and solutions of demisability. Objective 3 Design, develop and run a series of simulations for ESA missions where demisability will be used to safely reenter a spacecraft, launch stage or dead satellite. The simulations will be developed using the Directorates existing tools and in a way so as to maximize efficiency and minimize running time. Objective 4 Propose a comprehensive plan to test, verify and validate the simulations developed using the ESTEC Testing Facilities and the ESTEC laboratories. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Researchpublication record Knowledge relevant to the field of research General interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving Relationship Management CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in aerospace engineering, physics or mathematics. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The Research Fellow must be able to work in a team with other international investigators in a spirit of positive cooperation and, at the same time, be capable of working autonomously in hisher area of research. At the end of the fellowship, the Research Fellow will be required to summarize the work completed in papers to be submitted to specialized conferencesjournals. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 27 December 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research. Candidates must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email, before the deadline, to temp.htresa.int. The letters must be sent by the referees themselves. The candidates name must be mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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