Young Graduate Trainee in In Situ Resource Processes
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Young Graduate Trainee in In Situ Resource Processes
Young Graduate Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality
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.
This post is classified F1 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Mechatronics and Optics Division is the Agency’s centre of competence in areas relating to optics, optoelectronics and robotics, as well as instrumentation development for microgravity experiments and exploration, ECLS design, engineering and verification and in situ resource utilisation. It provides support to projects, preparatory programmes and technology programmes.
Within this framework, the Life Support and Physical Sciences Instrumentation Section is in charge of development of advanced life support systems, in situ resource utilisation and support to operational activities in human spaceflight, among others.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
You will, as a Young Graduate Trainee, be involved in activities related to in situ resource utilisation. A number of processes for oxygen production are being studied in this field. Of particular interest to us are electrolysis-based processes, in which oxygen is produced while reducing regolith. We are collaborating with the Directorate of Human Spaceflight in this area, as well as with the Materials and Processes Section within our own Directorate. Tasks undertaken during this traineeship will include:
• literature review of process-relevant data and techniques;
• process modelling;
• work to support testing and measuring process parameters;
• work to support process optimisation and mechanical design;
• support to other ISRU-related system engineering aspects, such as storage and purification.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
You should have just completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in materials science, chemical engineering or aerospace engineering.
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.
Applicants should have a good understanding of material science and material characterisation (e.g. XRD, SEM, mass spectrometry) and be willing and able to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of high-temperature electrolysis processes is an asset.
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.
During the interview, your motivation and overall professional career goals will also be explored.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information on the Young Graduate Programme please visit: Young Graduate Programme and FAQ Young Graduate Programme
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, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
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 candidates from under-represented or balanced 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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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