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Join the European Space Agency to pioneer deep space exploration and contribute to groundbreaking research that impacts both space and Earth
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Location
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany
Expires
Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global efforts in space exploration and research, with a clear vision set by its Explore2040 strategy. This esteemed organization is not only focused on advancing human missions beyond Earth but also on utilizing space exploration to foster scientific discoveries across various disciplines. ESA’s commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that have the potential to benefit humanity on a universal scale.
- Conduct cutting-edge research in blood coagulation, hemodynamics, and deep venous thrombosis in microgravity and space missions.
- Choose research areas and projects based on your expertise and the strategic direction provided by the Human Exploration Science Office and the Space Medicine Team.
- A recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline is required.
- Specialization in biomedical sciences, physiology, medicine, or a related field, with a focus on blood coagulation, thrombosis, or space physiology.
- Fluency in English or French is mandatory, and knowledge of another Member State language is beneficial.
The European Space Agency's Exploration Science Programme, a cornerstone of its Explore2040 strategy, invites scientists, researchers and innovators to join us in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and technological capabilities. Our programme uniquely balances exploration-focused science, essential for enabling future human missions beyond Earth, with exploration-enabled science that leverages our capabilities for groundbreaking research across disciplines.
The main objectives of the team are to better understand the fundamental mechanisms and responses to the different deep space stressors on biological and physiological processes; to optimise and personalise countermeasures to manage spaceflight adaptation and mitigate the risks of deep space; to push the frontiers of habitability to advance sustainable human exploration in deep space; and to foster and inspire translation of space-acquired scientific knowledge to address terrestrial challenges.
You will propose and carry out research in the field of blood coagulation, hemodynamics and deep venous thrombosis in relation to microgravity and space missions. The areas of research and research projects will be partly chosen by you based on your own expert judgement and insight into trends and developments, and partly chosen by the Human Exploration Science Office and the Space Medicine Team to follow the Agency's strategic directions and operational needs.
You should have recently completed, or be close to completing a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates who have received their PhD within the past five years. In particular for this position, the following is required: a degree in biomedical sciences, physiology, medicine, or a related field; a PhD (completed before taking up duty) in biomedical sciences, physiology, medicine or a related field, with a focus on blood coagulation, thrombosis, or space physiology.
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.
