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Join ESA as Head of the Actionable Climate Information Section and drive vital climate initiatives using cutting-edge space data
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Harwell, United Kingdom
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global efforts to understand and combat climate change, using advanced space technology to gather crucial climate-relevant data. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
- Lead the ESA Actionable Climate Information Section under the Climate and Long-Term Action Division.
- Implement the Climate Change Initiative in alignment with ESA Member States' directives.
- Develop strategic visions for evolving climate activities within ESA's Earth Observation Programmes.
- Advise and support international communities in climate research, modelling, and adaptation strategies.
- Manage and mitigate health and safety risks within the section.
- Proven experience in Earth science research, particularly in Earth surfaces and interior domains.
- Familiarity with current and future space instrumentation and concepts within ESA's programme domains.
- Strong leadership skills, complemented by international and cross-functional work experience.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Under the authority of the Head of the Climate and Long-Term Action Division, the Head of the ESA Actionable Climate Information Section will be responsible for the provision of climate-relevant information based on space data and their exploitation in the international climate network.
You will support and advise on the detailed scientific goals of the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with international climate research, modelling, mitigation and adaptation activities.
Your tasks will include implementing the Climate Change Initiative as subscribed and approved by ESA Member States following the Council meeting at ministerial level in 2022; ensuring that a long-term strategic view is taken for the ESA Actionable Climate Information Section, including the evolution of the Climate Change Initiative in the context of the international climate network and ESA climate activities in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and beyond.
You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
You should have a demonstrable reputation and credibility in the science community, built on experience in performing independent research in a relevant Earth surfaces and interior domain. You should be familiar with current and future planned concepts and instrumentation under study or implementation within the relevant EOP programme domains.
People management experience is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
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.
