Research Fellowships
Veröffentlicht am 05/09/2025
ESA - European Space Agency
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ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme aims to offer young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research for two years in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the Research Fellowship Programme you must:
- Have recently completed, or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD.
- You must be a citizen of one of the ESA Member States, Associate Members, certain European Cooperating States (the full list of eligible countries is provided in each vacancy notice) or Canada as a Cooperating State.
What we offer
The Research Fellowship Programme offers:
- Inspiring missions and a unique opportunity to carry out advanced research related to space science, space applications and technology in ESA Establishments.
- A friendly, international and multicultural working environment.
- A two year contract (with the possibility of renewal for a third year) with days paid leave per month.
- ESA Research Fellows receive a monthly salary exempt from national income tax in ESA Member States, as well as excellent employment ;
- Travel expenses reimbursed at the beginning and end of the contract;
- Expatriation allowance and/or an installation allowance on arrival if you meet the conditions of entitlement. Excess luggage costs are reimbursed.
- Affiliation to ESA’s comprehensive social security scheme and pension ;
- ESA also makes provision for pregnancy, bonding, parental/family care and sick leave, as well as special leave for personal and family related reasons.
