Internal Research Fellow
Pubblicato il 11-10-2026 - European Space Agency in Firenze
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Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in AI on board for Synthetic Aperture Radar Missions
Job Requisition ID: 20932
Date Posted: 7 October 2026
Closing Date: 4 November :59 CET/CEST
Publication Method: External Only
Type of Appointment : Internal Research Fellow
Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes
Reporting to the Head of the Explore Office in the ESA Φ-lab, you will work in close cooperation with other staff in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and colleagues from the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. There may also be collaboration with scientists and engineers in other divisions at ESA. You will be part of the ESA Φ-lab. Our mission is to accelerate the future of Earth observation via transformative innovation and commercialisation actions strengthening ESA Member States’ world-leading competitiveness. Our vision is to be the “EO innovation hub”, connecting EO with a growing ecosystem of disruptive and transformative innovation such as AI, ML, quantum computing, edge computing, metamaterials,
photonics, etc. Many of the challenges posed by new technologies still need to be tackled at the scientific, application and capability level to deliver maximum value from satellite-derived EO assets for our climate, society, and economy. The Φ-lab will bring together early career and senior researchers from a variety of disciplines across EO and disruptive/transformative innovation to help develop innovative EO solutions.
We offer:
- a stimulating multinational, interdisciplinary and open work environment
- access to high-performance computing infrastructure and unparalleled EO and technology expertise
- a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions to address global challenges
- freedom and focus to conduct creative research while making an impact in relation to ESA’s strategy
- a wide network of relationships and collaboration with top academia, industry and research centres
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