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Join the forefront of satellite data innovation as an Ecosystem Economic Modelling Specialist in Italy
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Frascati, IT
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Join our Earth Observation Programmes Directorate in the scenic town of Frascati, Italy, and contribute to our mission of expanding the knowledge and application of space-based environmental observations. This position offers a unique chance to shape the economic landscape of the Copernicus and DestinE programs, ensuring their growth and sustainability over a fixed 4-year term.
Role Summary:
- Develop an economic model for the Copernicus and DestinE ecosystem.
- Design and implement a configurable cost model tool for ecosystem services.
- Analyse various operational scenarios to guide strategic decision-making.
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in a relevant field.
- Proven Python development skills.
- Expertise in economic modelling within multi-service environments.
- Capability to derive parametric cost models from economic drivers.
- Innovative and adept at solving complex problems.
Application Process Details:
- Potential selection tests during the recruitment process.
- Pre-appointment background screening.
- Open to nationals from specific member states.
- Proficiency in English or French is mandatory, additional languages are a plus.
We are looking for an Ecosystem Economic Modelling Specialist to join our team at the Earth Observation Programmes Directorate. This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years, based in Frascati, Italy.
The Role: As an Ecosystem Economic Modelling Specialist, you will be part of the Copernicus Ground Segment and Data Management Division. Your main responsibilities will include establishing and developing an economic model of the Copernicus and DestinE ecosystem to support its growth and long-term sustainability. You will also be responsible for modelling the economic dimension of the Copernicus data management and DestinE services ecosystem, designing and implementing a parametric and configurable cost model tool for the ecosystem, and analysing different ecosystem operation scenarios based on the developed cost model.
Job Requirements: You should have a master's degree in a relevant domain and demonstrated experience in Python development. Understanding of economic models in a complex multi-services environment and ability to identify economic drivers and translate them into parametric cost models is required. Strong innovation and problem-solving skills are also necessary.
Benefits: We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Application Details: 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.
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.
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.
