Intern in The Φ-lab Explore Office, Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation

16 ore fa

Frascati, Italia European Space Agency A tempo pieno

Intern in the Φ-lab Explore Office, Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation- **Job Requisition ID**:19892- **Date Posted**:1 November 2025- **Closing Date**:30 November 2025 23:59 CET/CEST- **Publication**:External Only- **Type of Contract**:Intern- **Directorate**:Earth Observation Programmes- **Workplace**:Frascati, IT**Location**
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
** Our team and mission**-
-Reporting to the Head of the Explore Office in the ESA Φ-lab, you will work in close cooperation with other staff in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.-You will be part of the ESA Φ-lab. Our mission is to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO) by embracing disruptive innovation and be the catalyst for disruptive/transformative innovation in the sector.-
-We offer:
-- a stimulating multinational, interdisciplinary and open work environment;
- access to high-performance computing infrastructure and unparalleled EO and technology expertise;
- a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions to address global challenges;
- freedom and focus to conduct creative research while making an impact in relation to ESA’s strategy;
- a wide network of relationships and collaboration with top academia, industry and research centres;
- the opportunity to contribute to the Φ-lab strategy and activities.

** Field(s) of activity for the internship**-
-** Topic of the internship: Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation**-
-As part of this internship, you will actively engage with Φ-lab researchers, staff, and Visiting Researchers and support a set of Φ-lab AI4EO research activities related to Foundation Models 4 Earth Observation and Edge computing in Space.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full AI development cycle: from EO data preparation and model training to benchmarking, and deployment of edge AI computing models into edge computing devices.-Tasks may include:
-- preparing EO datasets for AI pipelines;
- training models and analysing performance;
- running inference on edge computing devices;
- benchmarking AI models;
- supporting model design and optimisation.

**Behavioural competencies**-
-Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking-For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook-
** Education**-
-You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.-
** Additional requirements**-
-The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.-The following elements are considered an asset:
-- background in computer science, data-science, Artificial Intelligence, Remote Sensing or embedded systems;
- knowledge in AI4EO, Foundation Models, or edge computing;
- previous experience with AI models training and inference.
** Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**
- **Important Information and Disclaimer**
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
- The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship 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**
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