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Science Data and Archiving Lead

Job Description

The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (D/HRE) is a programme directorate within the ESA matrix structure. Using a partnership between humans and robots, the Directorate is dedicated to exploring destinations in space where humans are already living and working – or will live and work in the future – for the purpose of scientific research, economic development, international cooperation and public inspiration.

The Exploration Science Data and Archiving function ensures the preservation, traceability, accessibility, and compliant re-use of the Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) scientific, technical, operational and programme data. The Lead for Exploration Science Data and Archiving is responsible for the coordination, implementation and oversight of all activities related to the archiving, dissemination, exploitation and re-exploitation of scientific data generated through Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) activities. Through the implementation of the European Exploration Envelope Programme (E3P), many datasets of various nature are generated from a large portfolio of ground-based, suborbital and low-Earth orbital platforms, complemented by robotic missions to the Moon/Mars orbit and surface. HRE handling of those datasets is also implemented in synergy with the ESA Science (SCI) Directorate.

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.