Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in Solutions for Space System Cyber Security Resilience

Our team and mission You will join the Ground Segment System and Cybersecurity Engineering Section in the System and Applications Engineering Division, Ground Systems Engineering & Innovation Department, Directorate of Operations at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC). The Section is responsible for driving cyber security research and development applied to the ground segment and operations domains, for the procurement and delivery of data systems in support of ESA’s Space Safety Programme, and as a matrix support provider to ESA programmes and mission operations infrastructure for ground segment system security engineering.

The role The European Space Agency is seeking a post-doctoral Internal Research Fellow to perform state-of-the-art research in solutions for space system cyber security resilience. The focus of the activity is to advance the state of the art and develop solutions that can be used to support users throughout ESA and the wider European community.

Job requirements You should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in cyber security, computer science or engineering. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. You should have proficiency in at least one major programming language, such as Java, C/C++/C#, Python, and preferably in several languages; proficiency in the Linux operating system and deployment and configuration of virtualised environments, such as virtual machines, containers and network configurations; project-based experience (e.g. EU, ESA, Industry); natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas in space security and technology; the ability and interest in conducting prospective interdisciplinary research; Aptitude to contextualise specialised areas of research and quickly assess their potential with respect to other domains and applications; academic networking skills to add functioning links to universities and research institutes; the ability to work in a team, while also being able to work individually and autonomously on your own personal research plans and directions.

Benefits 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.

Application details In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please prepare a research proposal of no more than 5 pages. This proposal should be uploaded to the 'additional documents' field of the 'application information' section.