Development of the payload for the detection of space debris within the framework of the SHIELD project

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Turin
New! Posted on: 19/03/2026 Deadline: 09/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

02/PHYS-01 - Experimental Physics Of Fundamental Interactions And Applications, 02/PHYS-03 - Experimental Physics Of Matter And Applications, 02/PHYS-05 - Astrophysics And Cosmology, Earth- Space- And Climate Physics

Description

The goal of the SHIELD project is to develop a space platform that meets ESA's zero-debris policy requirements. This project aims to develop a space detector capable of identifying and tracking space debris between 1 and 10 cm in size in real time. The detector is based on the architecture developed under the JEM-EUSO program. Research will focus on defining payload requirements and participating in the development of the payload camera.

Compensation

22,500 Euro

Job posting website

https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università di Torino

How to apply

https://pica.cineca.it/unito/sdn-2026-ii/

Selection process

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Based on Qualifications and Interview. The interview schedule is published on the University Albo ( https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ ) and on the University website ( https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR ). Candidates will NOT receive notification of their admission to the interview. The publication of the schedule on the University Albo constitutes legal notification of the interview invitation. Applications must be submitted via the online procedure https://pica.cineca.it/unito/sdn-2026-ii/ — for information: incarichiricerca@unito.it Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after April 9, 2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 2721 del 19/03/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ and https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR .

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