Netherlands Job Openings
European Space Agency
Science Lead for Radiation
Noordwijk
November 14, 2024
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
- establishing and managing a radiation research roadmap and implementation plan in line with the Explore2040 Strategy;
- leading the definition of experimental and scientific requirements for space radiation research activities implemented by ESA and coordinating science teams with international partners as required;
- coordinating the definition and implementation of radiation research activities across the science offices (the Lunar Science Office (HRE-LS), the Mars and Beyond Science Office (HRE-MS), the Human Exploration Enabling Science Office (HRE-HS) and the Enabled Science Office (HRE-SU), including data generated or being generated on the ground and on the flight platforms, data analysis and interpretation, and identifying consequences;
- coordination of scientific development and exploitation of propagation models of radiation in the heliosphere and transport of radiation through shielding for mission planning, design, and operational forecasts of the environment;
- coordination of science relating to radiation health risk modelling and biophysical models to provide input for the Space Medicine Team (HRE-HM) on the impact on astronauts and to support safe crew operations in deep space, as well as mission design;
- supporting the creation of tools for planning safe crew operations in deep space, working closely with ESA’s Space Medicine Team, particularly in relation to radiation protection services;
- supporting the establishment and maintenance of environments and effects models for the Moon and Mars, which include radiation aspects, ensuring careful management of interfaces between these models and other radiation-related models used by D/HRE;
- acting as ESA Project Scientist for specific flight projects and research activities in ground-based facilities, selecting and working with external scientific teams;
- acting as Technical Officer for specific radiation research activities and ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget;
- providing radiation science expert support to other groups and teams within D/HRE, in particular the Ex Pe RT Team;
- coordinating with radiation-related activities undertaken by other ESA programmes in other ESA directorates, including Space Weather, and the Technology Development Programmes;
- supporting engagement with the science community, ESA’s science advisory structure, and Member States for radiation science topics;
- harmonising data from various radiation research activities and working closely with HRE-SD in ensuring proper archiving and accessibility in compliance with the ESA HRE Data Policy and open science frameworks;
- staying up to date on the latest scientific advancements in space radiation research, with a particular focus on crew-related aspects;
- supporting ESA outreach, communication and education activities relating to Human and Robotic Exploration science;
- promoting ESA’s activities and scientific results to a variety of audiences, including the general public;
- supervising Young Graduate Trainees, interns, Research Fellows and/or persons involved in other similar programmes in their radiation-related areas of expertise as required.
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;
- The ability to foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the Directorate and the organisation;
- Understanding of ESA’s exploration strategic priorities;
- Academic networking to create active links to universities and research institutes.
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.
Important Information and Disclaimer
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.
Please note that applications can only be 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.
- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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