Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast-moving global company with a family feel? A job where you could have an impact? We are looking for a Near-Earth Object (NEO) Observer to work in Frascati, Italy. You will support and coordinate observational activities of the NEOCC, with a particular focus on scientific data analysis and/or instrumentation-related activities. You will be working at ESA’s NEO Coordination Centre (NEOCC), located inside ESA’s ESRIN centre in Frascati, Italy. - This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”)._ - Questa posizione e’ aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99._ Tasks and Activities: The scope of work will include: - Supporting the testing, integration and commissioning of the Flyeye telescope. In particular reviewing and updating documentation, analyzing test image data, preparing test and commissioning plans and participating in factory and site acceptance tests. - In cooperation with the Space Debris team, using the two Test-Bed Telescopes for survey and follow-up observations. - Setting up a ‘near-Sun’ survey for the Test-Bed Telescope 2, which is planned to become operational in Chile in 2020. - Remote scheduling the Flyeye telescope and ensuring proper data analysis. - Providing on-call support for the Flyeye operations. - Preparing and coordinating astrometric observations of NEOs for all collaborating telescopes. - Preparing an observing plan for faint NEOs from the risk list for ESO’s Very Large Telescope, coordinating with ESO to get the observations done. - Performing astrometric measurements when needed. - Coordinating with other observing programmes, e.g. of the US, or the EU-funded NEOROCKS activity. - Supporting the preparation of physical properties observations of NEOs. - Supporting all observation-related discussions in the Planetary Defence office. - Informing the observations manager of any issues. - Presenting observational successes at conferences and workshops. - The activities will mostly be done during nominal working hours; however, you are expected to do night and/or week-end shifts, such as: - Typically, four nights per month are dedicated to the use of ESA’s OGS telescope. - At least once per month urgent observations require a (partial) night shift. - Part of the Flyeye testing, integration, commissioning and/or calibration campaigns will be carried out at night. - On-call service for the Flyeye operations: you may be contacted in case of emergency, e.g. you may be required to restart or update the foreseen schedule. - Most of the observations are executed remotely. However, you shall also be ready to travel to participate to relevant meetings and observational campaigns if required. Skills and Experience: The following skills and experience are mandatory: - Degree in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or closely related fields. - Expertise in optical detector system integration, test and validation. - Expertise in data reduction and calibration of detector system. - Familiarity in using telescopes. Why should you apply?: - You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution. - We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry. - Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.