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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc for Training, Learning Tools, Technology
2017-10-10 13:13:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration 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 Internal Research Fellow PostDoc for Training, Learning Tools, Technology This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based at the European Astronaut Centre EAC, Cologne, Germany. The European Astronaut Centres tasks are centered around the human component of human spaceflight astronaut selection, training, medical support and surveillance, as well as support of astronauts. The Astronaut Training Division plans and implements training for European Astronauts and Ground Support Personnel as well as training to all ISS Astronauts for the European components of the ISS. Training content covers expeditionary skills e.g., robotics, extravehicular activities as well as scientific experiments and systems knowledge. To provide the best possible training experience for the highly motivated trainees, we continuously strive to improve our training tools and strategies. This position is made available by the Italian Space Agency ASI as part of the ESAASI integrated team. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The Research Fellow will be integrated in the Astronaut Training Division and the reseach shall be centered around the analysis of past training and the development and validation of new training approaches and tools. This is to include a critical evaluation of present ISS training strategy as applied in ESA. For the development and validation, a focus shall be placed on training options for longer term exploration missions to Moon and Mars. Also, the special skills required for crew autonomy, robotics, and Extravehicular Activities shall be included. Specific duties include TRAINING DATA ANALYSIS Perform analysis and data mining on ISS training data for research purposes and to suggest improvements on the effectiveness, reliability and traceability of spaceflight personnel training TRAINING FLOW DEVELOPMENTIMPROVEMENT Develop strategies for training spaceflight personnel in an exploration scenario, develop and test demonstration and analyse results Research on the influence of cultural background and learning preferences on training methods and tools Research the training needs, most suitable methodologies, features according to different audiences TRAINING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Perform analysis of training methods and tools and their potential for exploration missions Analyse novel learning techniques and their potential for exploration missions, developing the required testing methodologies and performing case studies if needed Perform research in the area of training cognitive and psychomotor skills in highly critical space critical tasks operation of ROVs robotic arms, rendezvous and docking, surface Extra Vehicular Activity, etc. DISTANCE LEARNING Continuously follow developments of elearning distance learning technologies in higher education with the aim of improving the effectiveness of spaceflight personnel training Apply and refine distance learning technologies to be tested in space analogues as well as to be used in spaceflight personnel training for ISS COLLABORATION AND OUTREACH Create collaborations with universities and institutes for joint testing of advanced training technologies and tools for personnel involved in human and robotics space exploration projects Participate to conferences and publish papers on the work conducted during the fellowship Coordinate the development and delivery of a distance learning pilot course for a selected audience on a suitable subject course creation and delivery Establish at EAC a LCMS for the aforementioned pilot course training management COORDINATION Coordinate the creation of advanced training materials at EAC and provide directions for future developments Tutor interns and trainees on projects concerned with learning methods and tools, elearning, instructional technologies topics Periodically report to the Italian Space Agency about the performed activities Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Results Orientation Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in Instructional Technologies, Advanced Training, Adult Education, eLearning, Distance Learning or equivalent. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements A proven and documented working or research knowledge on topics related to adult learning and training technologies Proven expertise with or strong knowledge of tools and strategies for distance learning, elearning, MOOC, or Learning Management Platforms A proven research or working knowledge of Instructional System Design, Pedagogy, Learning Psychology or Adult Education Coauthorship of peer reviewed papers on subjects related to advanced training methods andor tools, elearning, distance education applied in adult education is desired The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of English is required for this post. As the position is sponsored by the Italian Space Agency ASI, Italian language knowledge at C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages CERF is required. Knowledge of other member state languages is considered an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 07 November 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. 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 as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. 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 Apply HERE
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