Three (3) Open Positions for Researcher Engineers and Project Manager on Intelligent Design & Sustainability Engineering on the aviation and maritime sectors

Role DescriptionFull-time, on-site positions for MSc, or PhD Researchers, starting in January 2026 and limited until December 31, 2027, with possibility of extension. Compensation is competitive and aligned with the private-sector rates in Greece. In parallel with these positions, the possibility is provided to pursue a PhD qualification at the University of Patras.Job descriptionWe are seeking: one project manager on the maritime sector     IDEAS_001348one research engineer on the aviation sector    IDEAS_002412one research engineer on the maritime sector  IDEAS_001357in European Horizon projects focused on Intelligent Design and Sustainability Assessment. Please refer to your application using the respective IDEAS_00XZYC number. 1.Technical Project Manager on maritime-sector related EU-programmes on sustainability assessment of Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAFs) and Energy Efficiency Technologies (EETs) for future ship configurations on SAFeCRAFT project. https://safecraft.eu/ SAFeCRAFT’s overall goal is to develop and demonstrate the safety, viability and accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAFs) in waterborne energy transport. It demonstrates four technologies, acting as SAF enablers for different types of oceangoing and short sea shipping vessels, both newly built and retrofitted. Your tasks in SAFeCRAFT are:Technical project management of EU-funded projects.Project planning, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across countries.Organization and participation in technical meetings, workshops, and dissemination activities.Project acquisition and proposal development for future EU funding opportunities.2. Research Engineer on design and sustainability assessment of conceptual future aircraft configurations as part of the EU-funded EXAELIA project. https://exaelia.eu/Goal of EXAELIA is to address the need for more radical changes in long-range aircraft configurations and propulsion concepts to drastically cut the climate impact of long-range flights and to accelerate the potential entry-into-service of such aircraft to before 2050. Your tasks in EXAELIA are: Calculation of sustainability metrics, which incorporate the pillars of performance, environment, costs, circularity, and social impact, using Python & MATLAB.Development of an aviation-specific decision support tool for sustainability assessment, using Python & MATLAB.Sustainability assessment and design of conceptual future aircraft subsystem configurations.Communication of research outcomes at international conferences and publication at international peer-reviewed journals.3. Research Engineer on design of systems and sustainability assessment of Energy Efficiency Technologies (EETs) for future ship configurations as part of the EU-funded FleetFor55 project. https://fleetfor55.eu/ Goal of FLEETfor55 is to develop a holistic roadmap that identifies the most cost effective and sustainable implementation of Energy Efficiency Technologies (EETs) onboard vessels to align European waterborne transport with the Fit 55 environmental EU goals by 2030. Your tasks in FLEETfor55 are:Requirement identification, analysis & data collection from EETs and ship types.Modelling and simulation of multidomain physical systems of EETs, using Simulink or Amesim software. Development of multi-criteria decision-support systems for the holistic sustainability assessment of EETs & trade-off analysis (cradle to cradle), using Python & MATLAB.Communication of research outcomes at international conferences and publication at international peer-reviewed journals. Group DescriptionIntelligent Design and Sustainable Engineering (IDEAS) group is located at the Machine Design Lab of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at University of Patras, Greece. IDEAS research areas focus on Intelligent Multi-Material Design, Engineering for Sustainability, Systems Digitalization, and Innovation in Education. We strive towards a more sustainable future through inventive research and collaborative solutions. For more information on the ongoing and upcoming research projects, please refer to our internet website www.ideas.upatras.gr.Qualifications Skills and ExpertiseDiploma, BSc, MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Maritime Engineering, or related field.Academic or industrial experience in relevant fields is considered advantageous.Publications record in relevant fields is considered advantageous.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.What We Offer:An interdisciplinary work environment of young scientists in a startup-like open atmosphere.An international work environment in collaboration with world-class institutions.Early involvement in innovative projects with significant responsibilities. A stimulating scientific and academic atmosphere. A high degree of responsibility and independence. Location:The primary work location is the Machine Design Laboratory (MDL) within the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics at the University of Patras, Greece. Occasional travel may be required for meetings or events at partner facilities and locations within Europe and Asia.Application Documents:Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive application in English at ideasmdl@upatras.gr, including:A detailed curriculum vitae, including list of publications, if available, and a point of contact for reference.A cover letter briefly addressing the outlined criteria you fulfil, and your motivation for the role.For questions and applications, please address Prof. Dr.-Ing. Angelos Filippatos at the email ideasmdl@upatras.gr .