Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Reporting to the Head of the Applications Section, you will be responsible for defining and implementing projects supporting the development of innovative, biodiversity-related Earth observation (EO) applications.
You will manage EO applications R&D projects in the context of ESA programmes, particularly for the EO Science for Society activities (https://eo4society.esa.int).
Your tasks will cover a wide range of R&D projects for biodiversity science and applications in response to the United Nations Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework whose targets were recently adopted at the COP 15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the EU’s nature restoration policies, biodiversity strategy and zero pollution action plan. Your activities will also be closely linked to the ecosystem services accounting concepts of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting. Examples of applications may include the development of essential biodiversity variables, nature-based/positive solutions, biodiversity services accounting, ecosystem health with degradation and restoration dynamics monitoring, specific analysis of the multiple drivers of biodiversity loss, biodiversity credits system development, nature-related disclosures by businesses, overexploitation of resources, and pollution.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
In addition, you will:
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
A master’s degree in remote sensing, geophysics or relevant subjects in relation to biodiversity applications is required for this post
At least four years of experience in relevant remote sensing applications R&D with a multi-mission approach would be considered an asset.
Other information
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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.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
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. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.