Forest Applications Scientist

Forest Applications Scientist

**Job Requisition ID**:18987**Date Posted**:17 October 2024**Closing Date**:7 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST**Publication**:Internal & External**Type of Contract**:Permanent**Directorate**:Earth Observation Programmes**Workplace**:Frascati, IT**Grade Band**:A2 - A4

**Location**
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy**Description** -

**Duties**Your main tasks will include:

- organising thematic consultation meetings, workshops and conferences to review state-of-the-art EO forest
- engaging with existing and new user communities involved in the various domains in close coordination with colleagues from the Green Solutions Division and the wider Department;
- maintaining a multi-mission synergy approach;
- leveraging on cloud computing environments, big data analytics and cutting-edge information technologies, and pursuing open-source algorithms and tools;
- strengthening and establishing partnerships with key relevant policy stakeholders, such as the EU and the UN, and with authoritative user organisations, for example national ministries, statistical offices, local authorities and environment agencies, to contribute to the international responses to global societal challenges in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the EU Green Deal, for example:

- fostering communication and scientific publications on project achievements;
- supporting the preparation and definition of relevant future new ESA programme elements.
In addition, you will:

- support other activities from the Green Solutions Division and other relevant ESA EOP programmes;
- achievements and EO benefits for society;
- supervise and support the work of Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows, organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment.

**Technical competencies**-Experience in the management of R&D projects and leadership of international scientific collaborations
Knowledge of international and European policies on forest-related matters

**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

**Education**

**Additional requirements**

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**
**Important Information and Disclaimer**-
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.**Nationality and Languages**
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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