ESA Graduate Trainee in Innovative AI4EO for Green and Sustainable Future Job Requisition ID:19334 Date Posted:1 February 2025 Closing Date:28 February 2025 23:59 CET/CEST Publication:External Only Type of Contract:ESA Graduate Trainee Directorate:Earth Observation Programmes Workplace:Frascati, IT Grade Band:F1 - F1 Location - ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The Φ-lab in ESRIN aims to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO) by helping the European industry and research communities to rapidly adopt transformational technologies. A particular interest of the Φ-lab is to promote the use of disruptive innovations to enable users and scientists to extract maximum information from the large amount of Earth Observation (EO) data sets. Of particular interest are all aspects related to Climate change like Climate Adaptation and Mitigation and Green transition.Please visit philab.esa.int- Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship This entails, for example tasks like: - Assessing within the deep tech innovation sectors promising transformative technologies and methodologies; - Preforming research and study activities; - Performing prototipization and testing of transformative technologies; - Connecting with EO ecosystem and internal ESA stakeholders to promote uptake of such innovations.-In particular, your tasks will include: - Assess needs derived from applicable policies and ESA strategic documentations; - Identify gaps and propose alternative approaches to be explored; - Support the generation of narrative of the achieved results for ESA, policy makers and end users; - Presentation of project advancement and preparation of a final report showing the main results of the activity. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domainsRelevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activitiesGeneral knowledge of the space sector and relevant activitiesKnowledge of ESA and its programmes/projectsBehavioural competencies Result OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebookEducation You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in a relevant technical or scientific field.Additional requirements You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.You should also have: - Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. - Understanding of Climate Adaptation and Mitigation and Green transition aspects. Diversity, Equity and InclusivenessImportant Information and Disclaimer - The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. Nationality and Languages 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. - Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States. Who we recruit » Recruitment Process » What we offer » Life at ESA » FAQ »