PhD Studentship in Aeronautics: Imperial College London is offering a PhD studentship in the Department of Aeronautics focusing on advanced representations of orbital uncertainty in astrodynamics. This project aims to address the challenges of tracking Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in the cislunar space and developing efficient computational methods for uncertainty quantification.
PhD Studentship in Aeronautics: Advanced Representations of Orbital Uncertainty in Astrodynamics (AE0055_v2)
Designation
PhD Studentship in Aeronautics
Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Astrodynamics, Computational Methods |
| Location | Imperial College London, UK |
| Duration | 3.5 years |
| Funding | Full tuition coverage + £21,237 stipend/year |
| Start Date | Earliest: 1st March 2025 |
| Latest: 1st July 2025 | |
| Supervisors | Dr. Davide Amato, Dr. Urban Fasel |
Eligibility / Qualification
- A 1st class honours Master’s (or higher) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Ability to develop and apply new concepts to meet deadlines.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.
- Background in numerical methods, orbital mechanics, scientific computing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Description
The studentship will involve the development of algorithms to accurately predict trajectories of RSOs under uncertain conditions, particularly in cislunar space where data may be infrequent. The project is funded through the AFOSR grant titled “Near-linear uncertainty quantification and tracking in the cislunar regime.” Successful candidates will be expected to publish their findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences, gaining expertise in astrodynamics, spaceflight dynamics, navigation, and machine learning.
How to Apply
- Submit your application online at Imperial College Application Portal.
- Provide the following information:
- Course: Aeronautics Research (PhD), Full Time, Summer 2024-25
- Research topic: Reference number AE0071
- Research Supervisor: Dr. Davide Amato
- Research Group: Aeronautics
For application inquiries, contact Lisa Kelly at l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk.
Last Date to Apply
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For further information, please email Dr. Davide Amato at d.amato@imperial.ac.uk.
