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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Space Science at ESTEC
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Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Science. 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 in Space Science at ESTEC This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the Science Support Office at ESTEC. Both the Science Support Office at ESTEC and the Science Operations Department at ESAC offer the opportunity for the successfull candidates to conduct research programmes covering many areas of Space Sciene. These research activities are coordinated by the ESA Science Faculty, a body consisting of scientists from both establishments. Research Fellows are encouraged to participate in these programmes, led by the scientific staff and with engineering, technical and administrative support. Research Fellows are in principle fully dedicated to scientific research and have no functional duties. However, they may spend up to 20 of their time on scientific activities in support of an ESA mission. Additionally, they are encouraged to take an active part in the scientific life of the establishments. Fields of activitiesresearch The proposed research topic should be related either to ESAs scientific missions, to the space research programmes of the ESA member states or to the scientific activities of the ESA Science Faculty. A brief summary of the research activities carried out by Faculty members can be found on the ESTEC faculty research and ESAC faculty research pages or at the research programme overview page. Candidates should consult these pages to identify which of the two establishments offers the most relevant environment for the candidates research proposal and to identify one or more staff members with whom to work. While certain research programmes can be pursued at both establishments, in most cases the location of the mentor defines where a fellowship is held. Technical competencies Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Field of research relevant to mentors activities Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously General interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Problem Solving Relationship Management Ambassadorship Communication Planning Organisation Education The Research Fellowship is aimed at scientists in the early stage of their career. The programme is open to applicants who have completed their PhD or equivalent or will have completed it by the start of the fellowship. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Specificities Research proposals will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value stateoftheart in the field and value for the ESA Science faculty Realism of the proposal and schedule Proven record of the candidate Please take into account that research proposals will be reviewed by a panel of space scientists who may not be an expert in your field of expertise. RFs will be joining a group of diverse scientific staff members embedded in a large space agency, in contrast to a more specialised, focused research group with close or similar competencies. Internal Research Fellows have the opportunity to receive funding for visitors, trainees and participation in conferences. Appointments for an ESA Research Fellowship are for 2 years, with a possibility for a 3rd year extension. Dates of interviews will take place on 34 December at ESAC and 1113 December at ESTEC. Invited candidates will also be asked to give a 20minute presentation of their proposed research. Please refer to Call for applications httpswww.cosmos.esa.intwebsciencefacultyresearchfellowship Careers at ESA website httpwww.esa.intAboutUsCareersatESAPostDocsResearchFellowship 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 01 October 2018. 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 three 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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