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Under the authority of the Head of the Climate and Long-Term Action Division, the Head of the ESA Actionable Climate Information Section will be responsible for the provision of climate-relevant information based on space data and their exploitation in the international climate network.
You will support and advise on the detailed scientific goals of the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with international climate research, modelling, mitigation and adaptation activities.
Your tasks will include:
You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
A master’s in a relevant Earth Observation satellite remote sensing-based Earth science discipline is required for this post.
A PhD in a relevant Earth Observation satellite remote sensing-based Earth science discipline will be considered a substantial asset.
You should have a demonstrable reputation and credibility in the science community, built on experience in performing independent research in a relevant Earth surfaces and interior domain.
You should be familiar with current and future planned concepts and instrumentation under study or implementation within the relevant EOP programme domains. Particular importance will be attached to your ability to manage a team, your credibility within the Earth Observation remote sensing user community, and your familiarity with the programmatic outlook in the Earth Explorer, Earth Watch, and Copernicus Programme domains.
You should have:
People management experience is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be 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, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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