An internal research fellow opportunity is currently open for applicants who have recently completed, or are close to completing a PhD in physics, engineering or Earth system science with research experience and peer-reviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed.
During the two-years period you will be involved in scientific activities within one of the following thematic areas:
- Terrestrial carbon cycle
Enhancing our capacity to observe, quantify and understand the terrestrial carbon cycle, its sensitivity to climate change and its interactions with human activities and land use (e.g., agriculture, forestry, energy, water consumption). Activities shall particularly focus on synergistic use of novel capabilities (e.g., Copernicus Sentinels, FLEX, BIOMASS, novel national and international missions). You will also contribute to the coordination and implementation of ESA carbon science cluster.
- Ocean science
With focus on exploiting the latest advances in EO satellite technology for enhancing our observation capacity and fundamental scientific understanding of the ocean’s role in the Earth and climate system. Priorities include e.g., ocean carbon cycle, ocean extremes, coastal processes, Polar oceans, ocean health and marine biology and ecosystems. You will also contribute to the coordination and implementation of the activities of the ESA Ocean science cluster.
- Polar science and cryosphere research
With focus on advancing our EO-based capacity to observe, understand and predict the onset and amplitude of changes in Polar regions, its associated processes and potential impacts: ice sheets, glaciers and ice caps dynamics, ice shelves-ocean-atmosphere interactions, snow processes and surface mass balance, permafrost, sea-ice and polar ocean studies. You will also contribute to the coordination and implementation of the activities of the ESA Polar science cluster.
Deadline for application is 3 June 2024. Find more details and apply here.