Pre-announcements of job opportunities at ESA: the actual openings are always very short (3 weeks) so people can mentally prepare for those positions before they come out. One of them is the Research Fellowship. The other two are not LISA related but might interest some of you, nevertheless.
- Fellowships, the jobs application portal should open for submissions on 26 August with applications due 16 September.
- Science Education Scientist & Communications Coordinator — the ESA jobs application portal should open by ~1 September, with applications due 3 weeks later. Detailed description below.
- Project Scientist in Astronomy & RF Coordinator — the ESA jobs application portal should open mid-September with applications due 3 weeks later. Detailed description at end of text.
Early Career Opportunities at ESA
Calls open to nationals of ESA member & cooperating states only
Student internships (3-6 months)
- applications due ~Oct
- master students (penultimate/final year)
National trainee programme (1+1 year)
- timelines determined by national agencies
- master students (final year/recent graduates) from Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal & Switzerland
Young graduate programme (1 year)
- applications due ~Jan/Feb for start in Sep
- master students (final year/recent graduates)
ESA co-funded research for PhD students & postdocs (1-1.5 years)
- applications accepted throughout the year
ESA Research Fellowships for postdocs
ESA Science Research Fellowship
What?
- independent postdoctoral fellowship for ESA State nationals
- research project covering any topic in space science
- 2 + 1 years (proposal for 3rd year extension)
Where?
- ESTEC (Netherlands), ESAC (Spain) or STScI (USA)
Why?
- 100% research time (optionally <20% functional work, e.g. archive/data
- science, citizen science, operations, calibration, communication)
- insights into ESA environment & activities
- mentoring from senior ESA Science Faculty members
- training available (e.g. spacecraft design, soft skills, management)
- 3500-4600€ net monthly salary (depending on location & experience)
- comprehensive health Coverage
contact: fellowship(at)cosmos.esa.int
Website: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships
— Science Education Scientist & Communications Coordinator —
We are pleased to announce an exciting upcoming opportunity at ESA Directorate of Science for an experienced science communicator & educator, to be at the forefront of bringing space into education and inspire future generations into STEAM. Get in touch if you have questions!
This is a pre-announcement for a Science Education Scientist and Communication Coordinator. This opportunity is open to ESA Member State nationals and will be based in Spain (European Space Astronomy Centre).
The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Its mission is to ‘Empower Europe to lead space science’.
The Science Communication and Education Section (SCI-EC) in the Office of Science Engagement and Oversight (SCI-E) is responsible for defining and implementing the Communication and Education Strategy for the Science Directorate of the European Space Agency. It leverages the technological advances and scientific output enabled by the Space Science missions with the aim to inform, engage and inspire a range of stakeholders (ranging from advisory bodies, media, scientists, general public and future generations).
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the CESAR education initiative – a joint initiative by ESA, the Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA) and the Ingeniería de Sistemas para la Defensa de España, S.A. (ISDEFE) – to promote and develop educational activities in Spain, Europe and beyond. In particular, you will be in charge of the definition, execution, monitoring and evaluation of education activities, getting to work in a dynamic team of science educators and communicators.
In addition, for up to 50% of your time, you will support the Head of the Science Communication and Education section in planning and implementing the optimal use of resources dedicated to communication and education, including placing contracts, defining and preparing clear procedures to ensure the smooth functioning and integration of our science communication and education activities.
Relevant technical competencies: experience in space science, experience in science communication and education, experience in project management. An advanced knowledge of Spanish and experience in international communications would be an asset.
— Project Scientist in Astronomy & Research Fellows Coordinator —
The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Its mission is to ‘Empower Europe to lead space science’. The Office of Science Engagement and Oversight (SCI-E) oversees the scientific content of the Science programme and providing scientific expertise to Science missions, across all phases, from studies to operations and beyond. The Office also manages scientific research, scientific community engagement activities as well as the communication and education efforts for the ESA Directorate of Science.
In this role, the Project Scientist will update and implement policies for guest proposal submission and peer review to ensure a rigorous, transparent, fair and consistent approach across missions. They will also be responsible for strengthening the Space Science Research Fellowship Programme.
This job is particularly well suited to a scientist with a good understanding of and experience in inclusive practices in astronomy and astrophysics communities (and beyond), and an interest in the evolution of these practices to ensure ESA Science missions remain at the forefront of best practice, in particular, regarding Open Science.
Relevant technical competencies: active researcher in a relevant field of space science, knowledge of latest developments in Open Science and/or Peer Review, knowledge and experience in scientific space missions and payloads. Experience in coordinating the scientific community and managing multiple interfaces at international levels and experience in pro