Intern in the Science Engagement and Oversight Office, Euclid Mission Science Communication
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
- Scientist and Researcher
- Closing Date: 2024-11-30
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Intern in the Science Engagement and Oversight Office, Euclid Mission Science Communication
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Science.
Location
| Noordwijk |
Our team and mission
This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands
Under the direct authority of the Directorate of Science, the Head of the Science Engagement and Oversight Office is responsible for overseeing the scientific content of the Programme, interfacing with the scientific community and providing scientific expertise to studies, projects and missions, also in other Directorates as needed.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Science Communication for the Euclid mission
You would support the Euclid Project Scientist and coordinate with the ESA Science Communication team. Objectives include communicating about Euclid via social media to the general public and the astrophysical community. Tasks will include coverage of the Euclid Q1 data release planned for March 2025, as well as other scientific highlights that will be available during the 6 months of the internship.
For the detailed topic description please visit the following webpage: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esac-trainees/3.-estec.-science-communication-for-the-euclid-mission
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
Additional requirements
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.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in science communication, preferably with a background in science/physics;
- Experience in managing one or more professional social media accounts is preferred.
Other information
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.
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 via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.