10 Sep 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: Dip. Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale-Sapienza Università di Roma
Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 23 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Italy
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Not Applicable
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
The research activity will focus on the design and The research activity will focus on the design and optimization of supersonic nozzles for rotating detonation rocket engines, with particular emphasis on the interaction between the combustion chamber and the nozzle and its impact on propulsion system performance. The research will address the main fluid-dynamic and thermochemical challenges associated with combustion-product expansion, nozzle adaptation to different operating conditions, and the influence of nozzle geometry on engine performance. The activity will be carried out using in-house numerical simulation tools based on both high-fidelity and reduced-order models to develop efficient analysis and optimization methodologies. The research may also include parametric investigations, sensitivity analyses, and comparative assessments of alternative design configurations
Where to apply
E-mail: dima@cert.uniroma1.it
Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
up to 60 points for the relevance and significance of qualifications, publications (max 5) and scientific and professional curriculum vitae - up to 40 points for the interview REQUIREMENT: Master's Degree in Space and Astronautical Engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS: The candidate shall have a solid background in rocket propulsion, with particular emphasis on chemical rocket propulsion systems and their underlying physical and design challenges. Demonstrated knowledge of unsteady gas dynamics, reacting compressible flows, and thermoacoustic instability phenomena in rocket engines is required. The candidate shall also have experience with numerical methods for the solution of the governing equations of reacting compressible flows, together with proven expertise in the numerical modeling of rotating detonation propulsion systems and the numerical simulation of rocket engine thrust chambers
Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:
- Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- EUROPE
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
- EUROPE
Selection process
Qualifications and Interview evaluation
in order to get more information and how to apply, please download the announcement, the application form and attached files at link
https://web.uniroma1.it/trasparenza/dettaglio_bando_albo/246533
Interview Topics: Space propulsion, with a primary focus on chemical propulsion systems and rotating detonation engines; Unsteady gas dynamics and fluid dynamics of compressible reacting flows; Combustion instabilities in rocket engines; Numerical simulation methods and modeling of reacting flows; Use of high-fidelity and reduced-order models for the analysis and optimization of propulsion systems; Design and analysis of supersonic nozzles for space propulsion applications
Additional comments
- Annual budget: 27754
- Frequency of calls: mensile
- International mobility required: yes
Website for additional job details: https://web.uniroma1.it/trasparenza/dettaglio_bando_albo/246533
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Dip. Ingegneria meccanica e aerospaziale-Sapienza Università di Roma
Country: Italy
Contact
City: Roma
Website: https://web.uniroma1.it/trasparenza/dettaglio_bando_albo/246533
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