Planetary GIS Intern: Mercury Volcanism & Hollows Analysis

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Villanueva de la Cañada; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

ESA at ESAC in Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain, invites a university student to join the Science Engagement and Oversight internship focused on Mercury. You will apply GIS to analyse image and spectral data to study Borealis Planitia and related terrains, with emphasis on hollows and volcanic plains.

Working with the BepiColombo science team, you will develop skills in planetary geology, geospatial analysis, and scientific research while contributing to mission planning and interpretation.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student, preferably in final or penultimate year of a Master's program.
• Proof of enrollment for the entire duration of the internship is required.
• Background in geosciences is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use GIS to analyse image and spectral data to understand hollows, pitted ground and smooth plains on Mercury.
• Investigate relationships between hollows and volcanic features and their spatial distribution.
• Collaborate with the BepiColombo science team and contribute to planning targets for extended mission phases.

Skills

GIS competency

Geosciences background

Planetary sciences interest

Mercury geology knowledge

Education

University student (Master's level)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ESA at ESAC in Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain, invites a university student to join the Science Engagement and Oversight internship focused on Mercury. You will apply GIS to analyse image and spectral data to study Borealis Planitia and related terrains, with emphasis on hollows and volcanic plains.

Working with the BepiColombo science team, you will develop skills in planetary geology, geospatial analysis, and scientific research while contributing to mission planning and interpretation.