Internal Research Fellow - Frascati, Italia - European Space Agency

European Space Agency

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Frascati, Italia

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EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Internal Research Fellow (Post-Doctoral) in AI On Board for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions

Job Requisition ID:18683
Closing Date:29 May :59 CET/CEST
Publication:External Only
Type of Contract:Internal Research Fellow
Date Posted:8 May 2024- Internal Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations' salary scale.
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Our team and mission

Reporting to the Head of the Explore Office in the ESA Φ-lab, you will work in close cooperation with other staff in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

We offer:

- a stimulating multinational and interdisciplinary open work environment;
- access to high-performance computing infrastructure and dedicated EO and technology expertise;
- a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions to address global problems;
- freedom and focus to conduct creative research while making an impact related to ESA strategy;
- a wide network of relationships and collaborations with top academics, industry and research centres;
- the possibility to contribute to the Φ-lab's strategy and activities.

Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeshipIn particular, you will:

undertake advanced research activities, exploring and expanding the use of disruptive/transformative innovation (AI, ML, etc.) to develop new frameworks and solutions for onboard SAR. Your research can cover a wide range of innovative topics, from the development of novel methods, algorithms and ML pipelines to high-level products;

- support the definition and implementation of rapid prototyping activities, research sprints and open challenges of innovative EO solutions addressing upcoming lab activities and wider strategy;
- engage with the innovation ecosystem to promote the uptake of new techniques and capture the latest developments in EO and disruptive/transformative innovation;
- publish the research project outcomes in high-impact journals;
- drive collaboration within the Φ-lab community and ESA internal teams to promote the uptake of these new techniques and solutions;
- contribute to the Φ-lab's strategy, activities and outreach on disruptive technologies for EO;
- maintain a continuous dialogue with the scientific community, including major international programmes and initiatives in the field of AI, ML, SAR and Edge Computing, etc ;
- support Φ-lab's research network of Young Graduate Trainees, National Trainees, Interns, and Visiting Researchers, as applicable.

Technical competencies
Knowledge relevant to the field of research
Research/publication record
Ability to conduct research autonomously
Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities
Ability to gather and share relevant information
General interest in space and space research

Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

Additional requirements

You should also have:
- sound knowledge of themes of interest, such as EO, AI, ML, Edge Computing, ICT revolution technologies in general
- experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g. Python) and with general purpose deep learning frameworks (e.g. Tensorflow or PyTorch)
- the ability to share knowledge with other ESA units
- knowledge relevant to your field of research, including AI, SAR and edge computing
- knowledge of SAR signal processing, including raw signals, would be an asset

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.

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.
During the interview motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information on the Internal Research Fellowship Programme please visit: Internal Research Fellowship
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.