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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc Socioeconomic Benefits of Space Exploration

2018-11-28 13:30:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human 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 Socioeconomic Benefits of Space Exploration This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Research Fellow will be based in the Strategy and Innovation Team, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes, at ESAESTEC httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC . The Team supports the development, evolution and implementation of ESAs exploration strategy and manages the benefits from ESAs space exploration activities. This includes supporting international activities, including the international Space Exploration Coordination Group ISECG, and the development of new partnerships and governance schemes. The Team also works to implement new innovation partnerships with commercial space and nonspace sectors for activities related to exploration of the Moon, Mars and low Earth orbit, while seeking to increase commercial and industrial utilization of the International Space Station. The Team leads a number of activities to prepare future exploration missions and technologies, working closely with the space science community. These include technology developments and mission studies, coordinated at international level and leveraging commercial partnerships. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The research to be performed by the post holder should contribute to a systematic approach for defining, delivering and monitoring expected benefits from space exploration to the broader society. These benefits address the scientific, economic, political and public dimension of space exploration. Aspects to be considered could include benefit mapping logic chain, business change approach taxonomy of measures for exploration benefits reference class database of exploration activities for evidence based benefits forecasting quantification of the economic impact of space exploration GDP impact, employment, enabled revenues, qualitative or semiquantitative assessments of the benefits of the technological, strategic, inspirational, scientific and international dimensions of space exploration exploration activities contributing to addressing global challengesthe UN Sustainable Development Goals appraisal of change initiatives and portfolio prioritisation costbenefit, real options analysis, costeffectiveness, multicriteria analysis summative and formative evaluation methodologies of impact of space exploration and benefits ex post benefit assessment. Outputs of the research will provide guidance and methodological foundation to the European Exploration Envelope Programme Benefit Management practices, aligned with the strategic planning and reporting activities. The Research Fellow will also ensure that the work carried out is coordinated with related initiatives in other ESA directorates, including ESAs catalogue of activities supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ESAs Space Economy InterDirectorate Working Group. The post holder is expected to be actively engaged with academic scholarship, with a view to disseminate research outputs to the larger academic community and to identify opportunities for engagement and partnership in this and related research activities and growing the ESA network with universities and academia in this field. 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 General interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information 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 economics, business administration, benefits management 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 should have research experience in the proposed area of this position, or be able to indicate parallels between previous research experience and this positions focus. Applicants are required have strong analytical, problemsolving and communication skills and must be able to work in a multicultural environment and in an autonomous manner. The candidate should be proficient in the use of MS Office packages and have experience in working with researchrelevant software tools e.g. modeling software, statisticalmathematical packages, etc. 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 For this Research Fellow opportunity, interviews will include a presentation of the proposed research and may include meetings with the ESA team, discussions about the proposed research. 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 26 December 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 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, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Slovenia, as an Associate Member, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and 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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We would sell more beef if consumers knew about its health benefits

2018-11-20 22:31:02| Beef

Consumers want to make healthy food choices and may steer away from red meat and dairy based on an overwhelming amount of misinformation supporting meatless, plant-based diets.

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