Development of innovative methodologies for mission analysis for lunar missions - 2026_CDR_DAER_1

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 23/02/2026 Elapsing! Deadline: 26/02/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-01 - Aerospace Engineering And Naval Architecture

Description

This research activity focuses on mission analysis for lunar exploration, emphasizing the application of nonlinear astrodynamics to model complex multi-body trajectories in the Earth–Moon system. The approach integrates high-fidelity dynamical models with uncertainty quantification techniques to assess the impact of navigation and control errors, environmental perturbations, and model uncertainties on trajectory design and mission performance. The research will be primarily applied to the LUMIO mission, a CubeSat designed to monitor meteoroid impacts on the lunar far side from a halo orbit around the Earth–Moon second Lagrange point. In addition, other lunar missions for which mission analysis is required, may be considered as complementary case studies.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

https://aunicalogin.polimi.it/aunicalogin/getservizio.xml?id_servizio=1079

Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca quality, originality, and innovation of the research proposal, with reference to the research program covered by this selection (up to 30 points) relevance and significance of previous research activities and professional experience in relation to the research program (up to 40 points) relevance of submitted publications with respect to the research program (up to 10 points) interview, aimed at assessing the candidate’s research aptitude, their ability to implement the proposed project, and their knowledge of English and/or other relevant languages for the research (up to 20 points)

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