Self-Healing inflatable environment long durability in space

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) Country Italy Final date to receive applications 1 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) 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

The SHIELDS project is focused on the development and validation of next-generation self-healing multilayer composites for space structures. These materials aim to enhance the durability and safety of inflatable systems—such as space habitats, suits, and deployable components—exposed to the extreme conditions of space

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Eligibility criteria

• up to 40 points for the professional scientific curriculum
• up to 30 points for qualifications and publications (max
  5)
• up to 30 points for the interview

Requirement:
Good knowledge of the Italian language;
PhD in Materials Engineering or equivalent qualification

• demonstrating proven experience in: advanced mechanical characterization of polymers and composite materials, with particular attention to phenomena dependent on strain rate, temperature, thermal history, and microstructure
• elasto-viscoplastic and micromechanical constitutive modeling, developed in academic and/or industrial settings, including implementation and validation through numerical simulations
• investigation of damage and fracture mechanisms in thermoplastic materials and composites using advanced experimental methodologies
• participation in multidisciplinary and industrial research projects in national and international contexts, with demonstrated contributions to modeling, experimental design, and data interpretation; max 5 publications

• Italy

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• EUROPE

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