This research fellowship in the field of quantum sensing will be undertaken in both the ESA Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC) and the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (D/EOP). In this way, as a Research Fellow you will benefit from the blue-sky, theoretical focus of the Advanced Concepts Team within D/TEC at ESTEC during your first year, transferring in your second year to the D/EOP Future Missions Division (EOP-FM) to enable the practical application of your research.

The Advanced Concepts Team (ACT) is a team of postdoctoral research fellows and young graduates from a broad variety of academic fields. Its task is to monitor, perform and foster research on advanced space systems, innovative concepts and working methods. It interacts externally almost exclusively with academia and operates as a truly interdisciplinary team bound by high scientific standards. Through its research, the team acts as a cross-departmental pathfinder to explore novel, potentially promising areas for ESA and the space sector, ranging from applied to basic fundamental research topics.

The Future Missions Division thrives on advanced system architecture design, robust mission performance analysis and ground-breaking technology developments, vital for ESA’s pioneering Earth observation missions. Here, you will leverage your insights from your first-year experience, applying theoretical concepts to specific applications, contributing significantly to mission advancements and gaining hands-on experience in an innovative environment.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

More details can be found at the full advertisement:
https://jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwijk-Internal-Research-Fellow-%28PostDoc%2...