Organisation/Company Polytechnic University of Bari Department Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e dell'Informazione - DEI Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Other Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description
Descrizione delle attività: The contract holder will carry out research and developmentactivities focused on the design of innovative antennas and phasedantenna arrays operating in various frequency ranges typical ofSATCOM applications (S, K, and Ka bands). The scientific activitywill be primarily oriented toward integrating structural flexibility
and conformability properties while ensuring the maintenance ofoverall electromagnetic performance. To achieve this goal, theresearch must be founded on a rigorous theoretical study ofelectromagnetism, which is necessary to analytically evaluate theimpact of geometric variations on the radiative properties ofindividual antennas, impedance variations, and mutual couplingphenomena within the array. This theoretical framework will beindispensable for formulating mathematical models anddeveloping specific electromagnetic compensation strategiesaimed at mitigating performance degradation (e.g., beamaberrations, gain loss, appearance of grating lobes, and elementshadowing) induced by the conformation or deformation of thestructures The project will leverage these foundations to guide the synergistic




use of construction technologies based on additive manufacturing.Depending on the operational constraints and requirements of thevarious scenarios considered, the research will explore differentantenna systems and advanced manufacturing processes. Thisactivity will include the electromagnetic characterization andevaluation of the dielectric properties of polymeric or compositematerials suitable for various 3D printing technologies, an in-depth
analysis of the practical feasibility of the studied devices, athorough evaluation of manufacturing tolerances, as well as anypost processing techniques required for the metallization of
radiating surfaces or the integration of electronic control and
feeding elements.

Criteri di valutazione:

a. quality, originality, and innovativeness of the project proposal,with reference to the research program of the selection (max 20 points);

b. relevance and significance of previously conducted researchactivities, as well as any work experience, in relation to thecontents of the research program of the selection (max 25 points);

c. relevance of the attached publications to the research programof the selection (max 20 points);

d. participation, leadership, or organizational roles withinrecognized scientific societies, editorial boards of internationaljournals, or in the organization of special sessions at internationalconferences,



strictly related to the research program themes of this selection (max 5 points);

e. interview aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability forcarrying out the research activity under the contract andimplementing the submitted project proposal, as well as evaluatingtheir proficiency in the English language (max 30 points).

The overall total will be 100 points.

Il testo integrale del bando, contenente – tra le altre – le indicazioni dei requisiti di ammissione, le modalità di presentazione delle domande e dei relativi titoli, la composizione della commissione valutatrice, le modalità di svolgimento della selezione, è consultabile su apposita sezione del sito web del Politecnico all’indirizzo https://trasparenza.poliba.it/page_tg/51132/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca.html

Informazioni utili alla presentazione della proposta progettuale da parte dei candidati: Candidates are invited to submit a clear project proposal aligned with the program's objectives, highlighting its originality, scientific soundness, and technical feasibility. The proposal must include a concise description of the state of the art and the baseline context, the definition of specific objectives, the envisioned design and validation methodology, as well as a work plan specifying milestones and expected deliverables. Furthermore, the proposal
should highlight the candidate's scientific profile, their expertise in electromagnetic and material modeling and characterization, and their innovative research contribution to the field of 3D printable antennas, flexible/conformable phased arrays, and related additive manufacturing technologies applied to electromagnetics and the development of radiating devices for SATCOM applications.

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