Earth Dynamics and Near-Space Scientist

We are looking for an Earth Dynamics and Near-Space Scientist to join our team in the Earth Surfaces and Interior Section of the Earth Science Division of the Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

The role: You will be expected to perform activities requiring the Earth Surfaces and Interior Section’s scientific expertise and staff support. You will report to the Head of the Earth Surfaces and Interior Section of the Earth Science Division. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include providing mission scientist support to Earth’s interior dynamics and near-space scientific missions, establishing and managing mission objectives and requirements during the preparation of new mission ideas and concepts, supporting calibration/validation activities during the in-orbit commissioning and operations phases of EO missions, and initiating and conducting in-house and external scientific studies supporting mission feasibility, development and implementation.

Job requirements: A PhD in a relevant scientific discipline is required for this post. You must demonstrate at least five years of experience in a relevant scientific discipline since completing your PhD. Experience in performing mission science activities would be an asset. You must contribute EO research experience and demonstrated credibility in the domain of the thermosphere, near-space environment and Earth’s gravity field.

Benefits: We are 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.

Application details: Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. 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.