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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Power Management for Space Applications
2018-10-24 11:27:41| 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 Power Management for Space Applications This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Power Systems, EMC and Space Environment Division is responsible for all aspects of power systems required for ESA spacecraft and payloads. The Divisions activities cover power generation, power management, electromagnetic compatibility, energy storage and space weather. The Power Management Section provides specialist support in the domain of power management and distribution to current ESA missions and development projects. The Section is also responsible for ESA RD activities in its competence domain, working on internal activities as well as collaborating with industry and academia throughout Europe developing future power management technologies. The work of the Section is supported by the Power Conversion Lab Test Facility on site at ESTEC. The Section performs testing and prototyping in the Power and High Voltage Laboratories to support projects and internal andor external RD activities, to promote new concepts and to serve didactical purposes knowledge and education. In the recent past, the power management domain has been going through important evolutions due to the generalization of digital control and the disruption of new semiconductor technologies based on GaN and SiC. The Section strives to spin in all those new technologies into space applications in order to improve the performance and reliability of power units. Fields of activitiesresearch Power electronics is a vast field with various research fields. Power applications in space systems particularly deal with High efficiency DCDC conversion topologies Control techniques Reliability Failure detection and failure isolation Thermal management of power losses. Nowadays, the technology trends point at higher switching frequencies, GaN and SiC devices and enhanced functionality and performance thanks to the use of digital control. The combination of those techniques opens the door to many research topics that could improve the performance of space power electronics and the selected candidate will carry out their fellowship in one of these domains. 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 General 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 power electronics or related field of electrical engineering. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements A solid knowledge of power electronics, digital control techniques and FPGA programming is also required. The Research Fellow must be able to work in a team with other international investigators in a spirit of positive cooperation and, at the same time, be capable of working autonomously in hisher area of research. At the end of the fellowship, the Research Fellow will be required to summarize the work completed so that it can be included in papers to be submitted to relevant specialised conferencesjournals. 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 23 November 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, 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 Ocean Colour and Carbon Cycle Science
2018-10-15 17:28:29| 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 for Ocean Colour and Carbon Cycle Science This post is classified F2. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The holder of this post will report to the Head of the Science Section in the Applications Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the holder of this post will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Applications Division is a dynamic RD team leading research and development activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to establish an European ecosystem of exploitation platforms to maximize the impact of European missions in society. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch ESA, together with the scientific community, is actively engaged in a number of scientific developments in the domain of ocean colour, ocean biology and ocean carbon cycle research aiming at Developing innovative methods, algorithms an products to improve our capacity to observe and monitor ocean carbon cycle Enhance our knowledge of the global ocean biology and marine ecosystems Advancing our capacity to better characterise CO2 fluxes and airsea interactions Exploring innovative methods to estimate the different components of the ocean carbonate system and monitor acidification from space Improving our knowledge of the ocean carbon cycle and its biochemical, physical and ocean circulation components. The advent of the sentinel missions, its synergies with the Earth Explorers e.g., SMOS and other data including insitu as well as the exploitation of the longterm EO data archives open new frontiers for science and research in the domain of ocean colour, marine ecosystems and carbon cycle research. In this context, the candidate will be involved in three main activities Support the scientific development, definition and technical supervision of science projects, carried out by external teams of experts and scientists, addressing mainly EO for ocean colour, ocean biology and ecosystem research, CO2 fluxes and seaair interactions, acidification and ocean carbon cycle science. Support the ESA interface and dialogue with the relevant scientific communities, including international science groups such as SOLAS, IMBER, IOCCG, etc Carry out a dedicated research focusing on the scientific exploitation of European and other EO missions with special focus on fostering new methods, algorithm, products and innovative science results with special focus on the ocean carbon cycle and its physical and biochemistry components. 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 must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in Oceanography, Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed Additional requirements Experience with computing programing will be an asset. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in an autonomous manner. 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. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. 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 12 November 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, 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 on EO Agriculture
2018-09-21 09:26:37| 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 on EO Agriculture This post is classified F2. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The postholder will report to the Head of the Applications Section in the Data Applications Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Data Applications Division is a dynamic team leading research and innovation activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to establish an European ecosystem of exploitation platforms to maximize the impact of European missions in society. In the coming year activities in the area of applications will focus particularly on exploitation of data from the existing Sentinel missions as well as the preparation of the Copernicus evolution. Overview of the field of activity proposed Global food production must double by 2050 to meet the increasing nutritional demand of the growing world population. In parallel 70 of available freshwater is globally consumed by agriculture, in particular for crop irrigation. Consequently the geographical and temporal variability of water availability is increasingly becoming a limiting factor for agricultural productivity and with this a driver for food security. As part of the Copernicus evolution the high spatiotemporal Land Surface Temperature Monitoring LSTM mission is proposed to provide dynamic information on water use and productivity at field scales relevant for agricultural management. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The successful candidate will, in this context, conduct research in the following domains Investigate requirements for thermal EO observations for agricultural monitoring in the frame of the LSTM mission preparation Develop and validate evapotranspiration EO products at field scale resolution Demonstrate the use of Sentinel1, 2 and 3 observations for agricultural monitoring, in particular for yield estimation Participate in the development of products and applications related to EO for food security and water productivity in developing countries. In addition the candidate will also Liaise with project teams and endusers of relevant ESA RD projects Contribute to the scientific exploitation of the campaign data sets for the LSTM mission Contribute to preparation of training materials, training events, and workshops, some of which may be held in Africa Publish results in relevant scientific journals and present at relevant ESA conferences and workshops. 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 must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed Additional requirements Experience with computing programing and relevant offtheshelf EO image processing tools and software will be an asset. The position requires also stateofart knowledge on analysis and processing methods for data from missions such as Sentinel1, Sentinel2 and Sentinel3. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work autonomously in a multicultural team environment. 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 18 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 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 Space Science at ESAC
2018-08-31 15:27:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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 ESAC This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada, Spain Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the Science Operations Department at ESAC. Both the Science Support Office at ESTEC and the Science Operations Department at ESAC offer the opportunity for the successful candidates to conduct research programmes covering many areas of Space Science. 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 Programme 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 applicants 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 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 Space Science at ESTEC
2018-08-31 15:27:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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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