Planetary & Materials Science Intern (Vulcan Analogue Lab)

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Harwell; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen) in Harwell, United Kingdom, invites university students to join the Vulcan Analogue Sample Facility on a Planetary & Material Science internship. You will explore analogue samples, develop experimental approaches, and collaborate with ESA teams across ECSAT.

Applicants should be in the final year or penultimate year of a Master’s degree, able to prove ongoing enrollment, and demonstrate knowledge of planetary science or geoscience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planetary science or geoscience.
• Willingness to learn experimental techniques in analogue materials.
• Proficiency in English or French.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing analogue samples and related technologies.
• Collaborate with ESA teams to support lunar and Martian exploration research.
• Contribute to laboratory characterization and data analysis.

Skills

Planetary science

Geoscience

Python

Education

University student (Master’s level)

Job description

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen) in Harwell, United Kingdom, invites university students to join the Vulcan Analogue Sample Facility on a Planetary & Material Science internship. You will explore analogue samples, develop experimental approaches, and collaborate with ESA teams across ECSAT.

Applicants should be in the final year or penultimate year of a Master’s degree, able to prove ongoing enrollment, and demonstrate knowledge of planetary science or geoscience.