Research Fellow

1 mese fa

Frascati, Lazio, Italia European Space Agency - ESA A tempo pieno
Job Title: Research Fellow - Space and Earth Observation

Join the European Space Agency - ESA as a Research Fellow in Space and Earth Observation. This exciting opportunity is part of the ESA Φ-lab Division, an innovation lab of ESA Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our team as a Research Fellow in Space and Earth Observation. The successful candidate will work on innovative projects that aim to explore the use of space and ground-based Earth Observation (EO) products integrated with disruptive technologies to address green solutions for a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced research activities, exploring and expanding the use of disruptive/transformative innovation (AI, ML, quantum computing, edge computing, etc.) to develop new frameworks and solutions.
  • Contribute to the development and curation of open data sets and tools enabling the community to develop their own AI for applications and research.
  • Support the definition and implementation of rapid prototyping activities, research sprints, and open challenges of innovative EO solutions addressing upcoming lab activities and wider strategy.
  • Engage with the innovation ecosystem to promote the uptake of new techniques and capture the latest developments in EO and disruptive/transformative innovation.
  • Publish the research project outcomes in high-impact journals.
  • Drive collaboration within the Φ-lab community and ESA internal teams to promote the uptake of these new techniques and solutions.
  • Contribute to the Φ-lab's strategy, activities, and outreach on disruptive technologies for EO.
  • Maintain a continuous dialogue with the scientific community, including major international programmes and initiatives in the fields of AI, ML, quantum computing, and edge computing.
  • Support the Φ-lab research network of Young Graduate Trainees, national trainees, interns, and visiting researchers, as applicable.
  • Ensure solid scientific content for a green and sustainable future.

Requirements:

  • Recently completed (within the past five years) or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant field such as data science, AI, computer science, machine learning, Earth system science, or climate.
  • Sound knowledge of themes of interest, such as EO, AI, ML, quantum computing, ICT revolution technologies in general, and edge computing.
  • Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment as part of a team.
  • Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python) and with general-purpose deep learning frameworks (e.g., Tensorflow or PyTorch).
  • Ability to share knowledge with other ESA units.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The chance to collaborate with a diverse team of experts.
  • The possibility to publish research outcomes in high-impact journals.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a research proposal (of no more than five pages) answering the following questions:

  • What are the green solutions for a sustainable future that you would like to address?
  • What is your chosen disruptive technology?
  • Why is this research proposal important to society?

Additionally, please provide a CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and your relevant experience.

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness:

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

At the Agency, we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Important Information and Disclaimer:

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

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:

Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States.

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