Our team and mission

This position can be based:

• At the ESA HQ - Paris, France
• At the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands

The Foresight, Strategy and Coordination Department team is leading coordination, strategic and foresight activities in line with the ESA Agenda 2025. One of the five priorities of Agenda 2025 is “Develop Space for Security and Safety”. In this regard, this safety and security priority aims at addressing international security challenges resorting to space-based capacities. The COVID-19 crisis is a painful reminder of the fact that we live in an ever-changing world, with existing and emerging risks. With the rise of global challenges, the understanding and definition of safety and security have become much broader, extending beyond the military dimensions.

Today, many programmes such as weather satellites, the Galileo Public Regulated Service, satellite-based communications or European launchers already serve national dual use needs on an operational basis. Most risks to our society and economy require space to be properly involved. It is leading a transversal work with the other DG services and Directorates concerned.

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

You can choose between the following topics:

1) Topic 1: GHG Assessment collection tool – Set up and guidelines development

Tasks:

• Support the Cority set-up (structure and inputs needed, collection of emission factors, training of focal point, etc.)
• Develop the material for training and user guidelines   

2) Topic 2: Board game on environmental impact – User guide and training material development

Tasks: 

• Identify if update is necessary
• Develop user guide 
• Develop training material
• Set up and run a training session for volunteers

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3) Topic 3: Planetary boundaries and their potential application to the space sector

Tasks:

• State of the Art of regulation, concepts and methodologies (literature + interviews) 
• Methodological development and application to a potential case study (perimeter TBD)
• Proposal of roadmap for further methodological development

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

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:

For all topics:

• Environmental science and sustainability knowledge