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Earth Observation EO Open Data Scientist
2018-05-09 17:25:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Earth Observation EO Open Data Scientist This post is for a limited duration of 4 years, nonrenewable, and is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Reporting to the Head of the Research Development Section, Data Applications Division, Science, Applications Climate Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, the postholder in performing these tasks will work in close cooperation with other Directorate staff. The postholder will be part of a dynamic science team leading research and scientific activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aimed at developing the next generation of EO methods, techniques and products, advancing Earth System Science ESS, pioneering Open Science practices, exploring novel collaborative research tools and translating this experience into novel EO mission ideas. As part of the RD Section, the postholder will be responsible for advancing Open Science and dataintensive research, exploring novel practices and tools to promote collaborative and interdisciplinary research with a focus on ESS and maximising the benefits of new ITC capacity and novel datadriven research across Earth System disciplines. This involves operating in a dynamic collaborative environment connected to a team of EO experts and scientists at different ESA centres and to a network of research laboratories, scientific institutions and industrial partners distributed across all Member States. Duties The activities associated with this post will address multidisciplinary topics in the domains of Open Science and dataintensive science focusing mainly on scientific exploitation of ongoing and future ESA and European EO missions developing EO Open Science practices, collaborative research toolboxes and virtual research environments promoting knowledge transfer and sharing among scientists and across scientific disciplines in the broad areas of EO and ESS exploring new datadriven approaches from mathematical, statistical, information science and computer science fields applied to EO and ESS carrying out dataintensive science exploiting new ICT capacity to advance interdisciplinary research in ESS and maximise the scientific impact of ESA and European missions promoting novel citizen science initiatives involving the general public in ESA science activities through open collaborative tools and projects maintaining close dialogue with the international scientific community and major international science programmes fostering cooperation in the areas of EO Open Science and dataintensive Earth System research supporting research activities fostering novel developments and publications in the Open Science domain coordinating activities with the Directorates relevant Departments, notably Future Systems, EO Mission Management Ground Segment and Science, Applications Climate teams to maximise the overall coherence and effectiveness of ESA actions. These interrelated topics will be addressed by the EO Data Scientists with a focus on advancing and accelerating EO dataintensive science and Earth System Science maximising ESA and European EO mission impact. Technical competencies Knowledge of international scientific community Experience in earth system science and EO open science techniques Experience in the management and monitoring of research and development activities ESA Earth Observation missions and programmes Behavioural competencies Teamwork Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Education A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as engineering, Earth science, computer science, applied physics or data science. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 6 June 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 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 shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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