The ideal candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, a solid engineering thermodynamics basis, and a basic knowledge of chemical thermodynamics.The candidate should have a strong interest in processes modelling by specific software and a good familiarity with programming tool such as Matlab, Fortran or similar. A strong interest in experimental activity, starting from the test bench design, project of experimental measurements and analysis of the results, is desirable.

The support to the research activities will be provided by the Energy Technology Group (ERGO), in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.ERGO’s main research activities focuses on the study, analysis, and design of components involved in all the aspects of energy conversion, particularly in case of power plant operating with non-conventional working fluids (ORCs, closed gas cycles, Stirling engines). The main experimental activity of the Group is the assessment of the thermal stability of working fluids for closed cycle engines. This task is carried out in the Fluid Test Laboratory.The research team, is presently composed by (permanent personnel):- Paolo Iora, full professor of “Energy and Environmental Systems” - Costante Invernizzi, full professor of “Fluid Machinery and Energy Conversion Systems”- Gioele di Marcoberardino, senior researcher of “Energy and Environmental Systems”- Modestino Savoia: technician in the Fluid Test Laboratory.The group actively collaborates with universities and industries (domestic and foreign) also in the context of some international research projects funded by EU.