About this job

ESA is looking for an Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc).

The opportunity

ESA’s postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications, or space technology. Research Fellowships in the Directorate of Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA’s endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics.

Our team and mission

The Science and Operations Department in the Directorate of Science conducts research programmes covering many areas of space science. These research activities are coordinated by the ESA Science Faculty, made up of all scientists (including the Fellows) in the three above locations. Research Fellows take leading roles in research programmes, in close collaboration with scientific staff. Research Fellows also help foster a lively scientific environment in the Directorate, inspiring ESA scientists to get involved in new scientific activities. The Research Fellowship programme nurtures and strengthens the links between ESA and the scientific communities in the Member States.

Research Fellows spend their time on their scientific research and have no functional duties. Up to 20% of the time can be spent on scientific activities in support of an ESA mission.

Appointments for an ESA Research Fellowship are for 2 years, with a possibility of a 3rd year extension.

Responsibilities

Field(s) of activities/research

We welcome all proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. For an overview of the on-going space science research activities at the different sites, and more details about the fellowships, please visit our website: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/research-fellowship

Interested candidates should consult these pages to identify which of the establishments offers the most relevant environment for their research. Candidates are welcome and encouraged to contact any of the scientists working in areas of their interest.

Profile

Technical competencies

• Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities;
• Knowledge relevant to the field of research;
• Research/publication record;
• Ability to conduct research autonomously;
• General interest in space and space research;
• Ability to gather and share relevant information.

Education

Applicants must have completed and obtained their PhD before starting the Research Fellowship. Applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD are preferred.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only 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 and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States (ECS).

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/