Organisation/Company: ISAE-SUPAERO
Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering, Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions
Country: France
Application Deadline: 27 Aug 2025 - 11:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 39
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe – COFUND
Reference Number: AUFRANDE_DC-32
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number: 101081465
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to kick off their PhD journey on an exciting project co-hosted by ISAE-SUPAERO (Institut Clément ADER) & Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Applicants will have the possibility to choose among the three innovative projects proposed for the position Impact and fragmentation behaviour of UAVs against soft targets for safety assessment . You can find the project's details on AUFRANDE website (https://aufrande.eu/position/dc32/).
The successful candidate will sign a 36-month employment contract with the ISAE-SUPAERO (Institut Clément ADER, France) and be enrolled as a PhD candidate both at ISAE-SUPAERO (France) and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia) where they will spend up to 12 months.
International mobility is a core feature of the program. Besides a residential year in Australia, the successful candidate will be part of a cohort of 64 PhD fellows and will participate in regular events where they will share common experiences and build a sustainable community, laying a strong foundation for long-term impact on future collaborations and careers.
Successful candidates for this position will be enrolled as PhD candidates in 2 institutions and must comply with their specific entry requirements, detailed in the position description. Applicants must hold a Master's degree corresponding to 5 years of higher education and including a significant research component. They must also provide a valid proof of English proficiency.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must undergo a security clearance from the French and Australian Authorities. Individuals affected by international sanctions may not apply.
Languages: ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
AUFRANDE offers the recruited researchers an outstanding experience with excellent working conditions, a unique international research environment, and an innovative research training program in which they will deepen core scientific skills and develop new ones in complementary disciplines and sectors.
Benefits for recruited researchers include:
Enrolment in a doctoral program in 2 entities in France and Australia , with the chance to be awarded dual doctorates;
Work on innovative projects of high commercial and societal value;
Be recruited in France under a full-time employment contract for a period of 36 months;
Earn an above-national standard salary including social security coverage;
See the world with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including a 6 to 12 months residential stay in Australia ;
Form part of a rich multidisciplinary network of researchers and supervisors;
Work closely with industry leaders and gain experience with the AUFRANDE'S pool of industry supporters.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must fulfill ALL the following minimum eligibility criteria :
Applicants must have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree . Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will NOT be considered eligible to apply.
Applicants may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call deadline (i.e., since September 2021). Time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention (1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol), compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Applicants may not be already permanently employed by the chosen Research Host at the time of call deadline.
Applicants must meet the academic criteria for admission to the doctoral programs at both the French and the Australian enrolling universities.
Applicants must have a demonstrable C1 level of English (both spoken and written).
Selection process
Online application: Submit your complete application through the online portal. Note that applications not complying with AUFRANDE and the 2 PhD awarding institutions' requirements will be disregarded.
Eligibility check: AUFRANDE Team and both PhD awarding institutions will check whether your application complies with the requirements and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria.
Assessment of eligible applications and first ranking: Applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed by the assigned Selection Panel against the Evaluation Criteria (refer to the Guide for Evaluators, available on AUFRANDE website for more information).
Interviews: Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Panel will be invited for an interview (by videoconference).
Final ranking and allocation of positions: If you have been successful at the interview and are the preferred candidate for the position, you will receive a conditional offer letter for admission into the AUFRANDE Program.
Onboarding of successful Applicants: You will need to complete the registration process to be enrolled as a Doctoral Candidate at your 2 PhD awarding institutions, in France and Australia, and formalize your employment contract at your research host. You will then receive your offer letters issued by the institutions.
Start your PhD in January 2025.
Additional comments
The remuneration, in line with the European Commission rules for Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant holders, will consist of a gross monthly salary of € 2,466.67.
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