About this job

ESA is looking for an Earth Observation Digital Twin Earth Applications Scientist.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of the Enterprise Section and be responsible for defining and implementing projects supporting the integration of EO data and leading-edge modelling capabilities to enhance insight into human-Earth system interactions in the context of development of a Digital Twin of the Earth (DTE).

In addition, you will help develop strategic technical competences in the processing and application of EO data in operational and commercial domains.

Responsibilities include:

• setting up and implementing activities to integrate EO data with Earth system, ecosystem and anthropogenic process models for enhanced decision support;
• defining and implementing innovative projects to develop innovative EO applications;
• advancing the use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and EO within novel application domains;
• building technical level collaboration and partnerships with international organisations (such as EU-DG Connect, EU-JRC, Eumetsat and ECMWF) to contribute to the Digital Twin Earth initiative;
• cooperating with other EOP teams on the DTE effort (ground segment, Phi-lab, Science section, Platform engineering sections) to address evolving EO application priorities;
• engaging downstream industry, identifying their needs, implementing innovative EO projects to foster growth in the EO information industry through the generation of marketable EO-based products and services;
• promoting increased uptake of those new EO-based products and services;
• contributing to ESA communication efforts to promote EO applications results, mission achievements and EO benefits for society, including serving in the role of ESA Ambassador at relevant events, such as scientific conferences and user consultations;
• supervising and supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees, National Trainees and Research Fellows.

Profile

Technical competencies
Experience in the management and monitoring of research and development activities
In-depth Experience with leading-edge Earth Observation data analytics technologies
Experience in the use of satellite EO data for Earth system, ecosystem or anthropogenic process characterization

Education
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering, Earth science, computer science, environment, ecology or ecosystem science or data science is required

Additional requirements
Specialist working experience in one of the following areas would be an advantage:

AI-based processing of geospatial or environmental data
Integrating EO/geospatial data with local and regional Earth system and ecosystem models
The use of complex models to support policy formulation or management decision-making
Knowledge of international scientific community
Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills
Strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions orally and in writing

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

The closing date for applications is 25 January 2021.

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 at 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, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia and Slovenia.

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. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

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/