"MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”"

MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”

We are now looking for two (2) Doctoral Researchers.

This PhD topic is part of the “Electric solar wind sail doctors” (E-Sailors) network, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network Programme. ... (full detailed description of programme, host, specific PhD projects for Position 1: The E-Sailor 8 and Position 2: The E-Sailor 4, duties, requirements, eligibility, how to apply, salary, etc., converted from markdown)

Research field: Space technology, payload development
Supervisor: Jaan Praks
Offered by: Aalto University, School of Electrical Engineering

Position 1: The E-Sailor 8
Duration: Aalto University (24 months) with CrystalSpace (12 months).
Position 2: The E-Sailor 4
Duration: Aalto (15 months), FMI (15 months), Spacecraft Anatomy (6 months).

Starting date: First half of 2026.
Salary: Approx. 3075 EUR/month at Aalto, varying by host.

Requirements: Master's degree in relevant field, English proficiency, research experience, etc.

How to apply: Submit via Aalto online system by January 31st, 2026. Indicate preferred position. Documents: certificates, motivation letter, CV, publications, references.

Contact: Assoc. Prof. Jaan Praks (jaan.praks@aalto.fi), HR: hr-elec@aalto.fi.