Internal Research Fellow (Postdoc) in AI: The European Space Agency (ESA) invites applications for an Internal Research Fellow position to explore the integration of AI with Earth observation technologies to address climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation challenges. Join a stimulating environment dedicated to accelerating Earth observation innovation.
Internal Research Fellow (Postdoc) in AI for Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Mitigation
Designation
Internal Research Fellow
Research Area
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Earth Observation (EO), Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Mitigation
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy, with partial work at ECSAT, Harwell, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- Recent PhD or close to completion in a relevant field (data science, AI, computer science, machine learning, Earth system science, climate, etc.).
- Preference for candidates within five years of receiving their PhD.
- Sound knowledge of EO, AI, ML, quantum computing, and edge computing.
- Experience with programming languages like Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Job Description
As a Research Fellow, you will:
- Conduct advanced research on using disruptive technologies to develop innovative solutions.
- Investigate AI’s role in enhancing EO for climate actions.
- Design AI pipelines integrating EO data and climate projections to support decision-making.
- Explore explainable AI techniques to enhance transparency and maintain effective communication with the scientific community.
- Collaborate with various teams and publish research outcomes in high-impact journals.
- Contribute to the development of open datasets and tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their CV, a motivation letter, and a research proposal (max 5 pages) answering the outlined questions in the application information section.
Last Date for Apply
21 October 2025, 23:59 CET/CEST
For further information and to apply, please visit ESA’s careers website.
