Internal Research Fellow

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Mission
During this two‐year research fellowship, you will report to the Head of the Science Section in the Green Solutions Division within the Climate Action, Sustainability and Science Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. You will work in close collaboration with other staff of the Directorate. The Science Section leads EO research and Earth system science activities, partnering with European and international scientific groups to maximise the scientific impacts of missions and respond to major scientific challenges.
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for a variety of activities, including:
Advancing EO methods, algorithms and products by conducting advanced research that addresses major observational gaps and scientific priorities in EO, focusing on new Earth Explorers and Sentinel expansion missions.
Front‐line research to advance the understanding of the Earth system, capitalising on the latest EO technology and addressing major science challenges.




Developing an advanced reconstruction of the Earth system by establishing the scientific basis for Digital Twin Earth, through collaborative research and the use of EO for enhanced simulations and predictions.
Supporting the definition, technical supervision and coordination of scientific exploitation projects carried out by external teams of experts across all EO research and Earth system science areas.
Thematic Priorities
Data‐driven and AI‐based Earth system simulations and predictability science.
Hydrology and water cycle research from global to basin scales.
Terrestrial carbon and ecosystem studies, focusing on land processes and the carbon cycle.
Polar science and cryosphere research on ice‐sheet dynamics, permafrost, and sea‐ice.
Ocean science focused on the Mediterranean, monitoring rapid warming and its impacts.
Technical Competencies
Relevant knowledge in the field of research.
Research/publication record.
Ability to conduct research autonomous

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