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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Low temperature radiation effects on space grade materials

2017-11-21 12:16:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. 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 Low temperature radiation effects on space grade materials This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Materials Physics Chemistry Section is operating state of the art space simulation facilities vacuum, temperature, electromagnetic particle radiation as well as physical and chemical materials characterisation instrumentation within the Materials EEE components laboratory. It is providing engineering support to all ESA projects and development programmes in the area of Materials Physics and Chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects. The sections laboratory covers Physical analysis and characterisation of materials , chemical analysis and characterisation of materials, Cleanliness Contamination Control, Environmental evaluation groundspace effects including laboratory testing work as well as performance prediction and verification including inorbit post flight analysis of materials and associated processes. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website. Fields of activitiesresearch ESA is facing new challenges from its future cryogenic missions, such as JUICE or other lunar exploration missions, due to the extreme low temperatures external materials will encounter. In some cases, appendages of the Juice spacecraft are expected to reach 20 K while orbiting Jupiter. Spacecraft charging can give rise to unwanted ESD electrostatic discharge effects which can lead to a complete mission loss. Lower temperatures typically affect the charging potential detrimentally, i.e. the charging risk increases by a few orders of magnitude. This is why a careful selection of materials and charging mitigation strategies is required. The aim of the activity is to work with ESA on the low temperature ESD facility able to expose samples down to 20K and analyse the charging behaviour at these low temperatures. In addition spacegrade materials shall be assessed with a novel DDS Dynamic Dielectric Spectrometer able to characterise dielectric properties from cryogenic temperatures up to 500C. In addition, the candidate will use the Materials and EEE Laboratory which is a stateoftheart lab offering facilities which simulate the space environment, including thermal ageing, thermal cycling, UVparticle radiation, atomic oxygen and outgassing. The properties of the exposed materials will be analysed using a variety of techniques, such as thermal analysis, thermal conductivity, flexural properties, microscopy optical and SEM, surface analysis XPS, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, contact angle and mechanical analysis. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Researchpublication record Knowledge relevant to the field of research Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Relationship Management Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline, preferably in materials science, physicschemistry of materials or materials engineering, or applied physics. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants should have good analytical skills, good understanding of materials analysis techniques. Ability to perform experimental work in laboratory, and knowledge of the space environment vacuum, chemistry, temperature would be an asset. 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. 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 05 December 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research. Candidates must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email, before the deadline, to temp.htresa.int. The letters must be sent by the referees themselves. The candidates name must be 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc for the EU Policy

2017-11-17 12:11:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the EU Policy Office, Office of EU Relations, External Relations Department, Director Generals Services. 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 the EU Policy This post is classified F2. Location ESA Headquarters, Paris, France Our team and mission The EU Policy Office is tasked with preparing, assessing and proposing scenarios for the institutional evolution of the European Space Agency in the context of its relationship with the European Union. The entry into force of the Lisbon Treat in 2009, which granted a competence in space to the EU, has indeed complexified the institutional organisation of the European public sector, with the addition of the European Union as a source of decision making in Space Policy, in parallel to European States. Research on the new multilevel governance system stemming from this new situation is needed to fully assess the scenarios for ESA evolution. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The Research Fellow will be working for the EU Policy Office in the Director Generals Services and will be reporting to the Head of the Office. The postholder will conduct research on the multilevel governance of space policy in Europe in the context of the Lisbon Treaty and of the relationship between ESA and the EU. This will, in particular, require indepth studies of various aspects of the institutional rules applicable to EU space policy making, studies on the evolution of EU space policy with regard to its different elements and Analysis of the policy and political context within the EU Member States. The postholder is furthermore expected to actively participate in conferences and meetings to share and promote hisher knowledge. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Ability to gather and share relevant information Strong analytical and reporting skills Drafting skills Behavioural competencies Communication Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Results Orientation Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in Political science or a related field that is relevant for the above fields of activity. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants must have research experience in European Union law and politics with good knowledge of the EUs space policy. In addition to the above competencies, Applicants should also have the ability to understand and cover a wide range of interdisciplinary issues. ability to transfer complex analytical content into short, simplified policy briefings. ability to understand and conduct qualitative and quantitative research. ability to conduct research autonomously. ability to gather and share relevant information. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of English is required for this post. 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 14 December 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies

2017-11-02 18:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity 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 Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. 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. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate 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 30 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Mission Operations

2017-11-01 17:12:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Operations. 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 Mission Operations This post is classified F2. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Our Division and Mission The postholder will be based at the Operations Department at ESOC and will work for two Divisions in particular The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Mission Division OPSOA, responsible for the definition and preparation of operational ground segment and the execution of astrophysics and fundamental physics missions. This includes, on the one hand, defining requirements for the ground segment needed for individual missions and verifying correct implementation on the other hand, planning and executing all mission operations from launch to endofmission. The Division covers a variety of missions which are either in preparation, like Euclid, or in operations phase, like XMMNewton, INTEGRAL and Gaia. XMMNewton, for example, is an Xray observatory that combines the largest mirror assembly ever flown with advanced detector technology such as CCD cameras and highresolution grating spectrometers together with an optical monitor. It observes cosmic objects like black holes, active galaxies and supernova remnants. The Studies and Special Projects Division OPSOS, responsible for Definition Phase studies for ESA missions and managing services provided to external customers. It also prepares and executes specific special projects, developing innovative operation concepts and technologies for future missions and coordinating cooperative activities with Member States in the flight operations field. The research topic of this vacancy falls under the joint responsibility of OPSOA and OPSOS, since the topic benefits from input from future missions and longterm experience from current ESOCoperated missions. As such, it will be supervised jointly by both Divisions. It is also expected that interaction with ESTEC projects, Science Operations and industry may be required. Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Modelling of incremental increase of autonomous Target of Opportunity operations ToO for astrophysical missions and its implications for exploration mission operations. Target of Opportunity ToO operations are a classic mission operations topic applicable to different types of astronomy mission. Execution of ToOs currently involves various operational software systems that need to be used to evaluate, replan, reorganise and execute unplanned operations requests at short notice. Similar issues also exist for other mission families. This study aims to evaluate different options for an incremental increase of autonomy in the full endtoend process, eventually including all mission data system components i.e. SOC, MOC FCT, MPS, FDS as well as ground stations and satellite systems. A concept and suitable mathematical computer models will be developed for this purpose. As a first test case, the model could then be applied to an AthenaXIPE ToO study or other suitable missions. Experience from other missions like Swift and INTEGRAL, which have implemented partially automated ToO operations, might also be used as a baseline for further gradual automation of spacecraft andor ground processes. This could ultimately lead to a fully autonomous decisionmaking process triggered by an external ToO andor, potentially, an onboard allsky monitor. The models developed could be initially tested on existing operational SC and subsystem hardware simulators, which currently do not include ToO functionality, with the aim of acting as a development environment for future simulators. The research should also take into consideration integrating a crowd consortium groundsatellite network, analysing its feasibility and the potential reduction in reaction time for the ToO. Continuous interfacing between currently operated missions, future mission preparation and mission development down to spacecraft and ground subsystem level should support the growth of this study. Various iterations are intended to actively increase the flexibility and reliability of the models. The model finally developed should also attempt to address the fundamental practical limit to which the autonomous ToO can be reasonably implemented, based on resources and technical constraints, and trade off the various levels of autonomy achieved by each iteration. This could then, selectively, be followed up and more rigorously detailed by individual projects and Divisions. 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 Background in one or more of the following domains solar systems science, astrophysics, space science Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Knowledge and experience of ground segment, simulators and early operations Mathematical software development Understanding of space system architectures Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a related technical or scientific discipline, in particular Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants should have strong mathematical and programming skills as well as some background in spacecraft operations and ground segment architecture. They should be system minded and preferably have experience in mission control systems, spacecraft simulators, mission planning systems and automation systems for mission operations. 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. 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 15 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Future Human Exploration Technologies

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 in Future Human Exploration Technologies This post is classified F1. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based at the European Astronaut Centre in 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 and their families during preparation for and during while on space missions to the International Space Station ISS. In order to make the operational experience of EAC available also to other ESA activities, in particular for the preparation of human exploration, EAC is will establishing a new lunar analogue facility which will allows for the demonstration of human exploration enabling technologies. One aspect of this facility is the implementation of a renewable standalone power system to power elements of the facility e.g. an analogue habitat. 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 a part of the Spaceship EAC team. The Spaceship EAC team is composed of Research Fellows, Young Graduate Trainees and university interns performing their final year projects within the fields of research and development indicated below. The postholder will mentor some university students and assure an appropriate level of research to be compliant with their university requirements. The postholder will also be working on the following further activities Performing applied research in the area of energy systems, specifically topics aligned with energy provision for human exploration scenarios. Practical projects supporting the analogue facility are particularly encouraged. Assuring that the research is coordinated and aligned with a. The European Space Exploration Technology Roadmap b. Currently discussed lunar exploration scenarios and related logistical constraints c. Relevant ongoing RD activities at ESA or funded by ESA d. Commercially available technologies and components Helping to identify partners in ESA, industry and academia that are interested in contributing to or using the new analogue facility Actively participating in conferences and meetings to share and promote hisher knowledge. 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 Ability to gather and share relevant information Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Behavioural competencies Communication Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Results Orientation Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in engineering or a related field that is relevant for the above fields of activity. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants must have research experience in at least one of the following domains lunar research, lunar analogues, energy systems, InSitu Resource Utilization ISRU , human space flight operations andor technology. 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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