Research Scientist

Are you a highly motivated and talented researcher looking to take your career to new heights? Do you have a passion for space exploration and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research? If so, we invite you to apply for our Research Fellowship programme at the European Space Agency (ESA).

About the Programme

Our Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to conduct independent research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications, or space technology. As a Research Fellow, you will have the chance to work with renowned scientists and engineers at the forefront of space science, and experience firsthand how ESA collaborates with communities across the Member States to maximize the scientific return from our missions.

Our Team and Mission

The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and fundamental physics. Within ESA's Directorate of Science, the Science Engagement and Oversight Office (SCI-E) and the Department for Science and Operations (SCI-S) host the scientists and engineers who oversee the space missions from study to end of operations; they develop the science operation systems for the missions and conduct their science operations in flight; they archive and curate the mission data during operations and beyond. The main objective is to maximize the scientific return of the missions for the benefit of humankind.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to conduct independent research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications, or space technology
• The chance to work with renowned scientists and engineers at the forefront of space science
• Experience in collaborating with communities across the Member States to maximize the scientific return from ESA missions
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research and publications

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated and talented researcher looking to take your career to new heights, we invite you to apply for our Research Fellowship programme. Please submit your application, including your CV, a cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you