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Young Graduate Trainee for Support to Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera

2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship 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 Young Graduate Trainee for Support to Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera This post is classified F1. Location ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada, Spain Our team and mission Mars Express is the first European mission to Mars, launched in 2003 and still operational nowadays, the operations being coordinated by the Mars Express Science Ground Segment at ESAC, Madrid. The mission is analysing the planet at all levels from the interior up to the magnetosphere, providing very high resolution images and mineralogy information of the surface, probing the Martian subsurface waterice deposits, monitoring the atmosphere gases and its interaction with the solar wind in the magnetosphere, and even observing regularly the two Martian moons Phobos and Deimos. The Visual Monitoring Camera VMC onboard Mars Express has been used extensively in the last 10 years for outreach purposes, but only recently in 2016 it was upgraded to the status of scientific payload and started to perform scientific observations, with a new international science and technical team coordinated at ESAC in Madrid. Mars Express related information httpsci.esa.intmarsexpress httpswww.cosmos.esa.intwebmarsexpress Visual Monitoring Camera related information VMC blog httpblogs.esa.intvmc VMC twitter httptwitter.comesamarswebcam VMC image archive httpwww.flickr.comesamarswebcam Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities The main goal of this Young Graduate Trainee YGT project is to provide adequate support to the MEX Science Ground Segment team for the operations, data processing, archiving and distribution of the data obtained by the Visual Monitoring Camera VMC, providing scientific and technical support in all the necessary areas to maximise the scientific outcome of the data. These tasks cover the preparation of science observations, maintenance of the new data processing pipelines, support to the final archiving and distribution of the data files to the community as well as support for scientific analysis of the images. Moreover the use of VMC images will be extended to educational purposes, with the preparation of scientific and technical use cases for students worldwide. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. Additional requirements The following skills would be desirable Programming skills, especially knowledge of IDL andor Python language Experience in science data handling andor image processing Experience with servers and unix operating system Experience in educational and outreach programmes and activities Interest in planetary science 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. In addition, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. 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 UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, 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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Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering

2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship 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 Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Our team and mission The Mission Studies Office is responsible for assessmentdefinition studies and associated technology preparation activities of the ESA science missions in early phases 0, A, B1. The Office is organized in 2 sections, namely Solar System Missions Section, handling system definition studies in the field of solar system missions and Astrophysics and Fundamental Physics Missions Section, in the field of astrophysics and fundamental physics missions. The Mission Studies Office is part of the Future Missions Department, which has the overall responsibility for definition and technology preparation of future science missions, and for small missions implementation. Read more here. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities Various opportunities can be offered within the Office in the context of assessmentdefinition studies and associated technology development for future ESA science missions, either in the Solar System Missions Section or in the Astrophysics and Fundamental Physics Missions Section, depending on the background of the Young Graduae Trainee YGT. Activities identified where the candidate could play a role working alongside experienced engineers and physicists are Mission concept and mission profile tradeoffs Definition andor review of instrument and mission requirements Analysis of spacecraft design and related system budgets Studies of instrument accommodation at spacecraft level Instrument performance and sensitivitytolerance analysis Mission related Technology Development Preparation of study tools. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline in the field of system engineering or other technical fields with a space mission background. Additional requirements In addition, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. 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 UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, 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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Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering for Lunar Exploration

2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship 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 Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering for Lunar Exploration This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Our team and mission The Lunar Exploration Office is responsible for the set up and implementation of a cooperation between ESA and the Russian Space Agency ROSCOSMOS on Lunar Exploration. The objectives are to flightprove technologies and capabilities for future exploration missions and to gain knowledge to plan safe, effective and efficient human exploration at the Moon. Within this cooperation framework, ESA will provide products and services to the upcoming Russian robotic missions, particularly to a landing mission planned in 20222023, followed by a sample return mission. The European contributions encompass several elements precision and safe landing, lowtemperature drilling and sample analysis instrument, landing site characterisation and operations support. Phase C of these elements will start in 2018 including detailed design, engineering models manufacturing and extensive testing in various facilities, contracted to European industries. The Lunar Lander Team is also supporting feasibility studies of other future lunar missions as well as related technological activities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.intESA Fields of activities The selected Young Graduate Trainee YGT will be assigned in support to the Lunar Exploration Office. The YGT shall work principally in support of the Phase C activities of the European elements in view of preparing the Critical Design Review. This includes the support of technical coordination activities between the Russian mission and system, and the European elements. The associated analyses and simulations, particularly in the area of landing Navigation and Hazard Detection and Avoidance shall represent a major part of the work. An additional focus on mission and system aspects shall be tailored depending on the precise needs at the time and on the capabilities of the selected individual. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. In particular... Additional requirements Knowledge in one or more of the following fields is a plus simulation environment e.g. MatlabSimulink, computer vision. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. In addition to the above competencies, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. 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 UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, 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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Budget 2017: Issues for the young

2017-11-20 01:04:30| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

What should young people be watching out for in this year's Budget?

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The man helping turn young lives around

2017-11-18 02:24:17| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Despite leaving school with no GCSEs, Louchavan Lemard has been named Black Business Man of 2017.

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