Impact & Policy Intern, Exploration Science

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 7,800; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands or Porz-Wahn, Germany, offers an internship in Exploration Science. You will collaborate with the Exploration Strategy Office to map societal benefits from ground-based analogue studies to ISS and lunar/Mars missions.

English and French are the working languages, with opportunities to engage in impact reporting and policy-relevant research. The role targets university students in their final or penultimate year, requiring ongoing enrollment

Qualifications

• You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level.
• You must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Working languages are English and French; knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
• During the interview, your motivation for applying will be explored.
• Background in life sciences, physical sciences, health or biomedical sciences, economics, public policy, or science communication is essential.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Exploration Science Office and HRE Strategy Office to identify and evaluate societal benefits generated by ESA’s exploration science activities.
• Review methodologies to assess societal, economic, technological, health, and educational returns of publicly funded research; propose indicators and a structured methodology.
• Document concrete examples of societal benefit and compile case studies for impact reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with scientists and policy staff to design frameworks, support benefit-mapping methodologies, and communicate research impact.

Skills

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

Master's degree student

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands or Porz-Wahn, Germany, offers an internship in Exploration Science. You will collaborate with the Exploration Strategy Office to map societal benefits from ground-based analogue studies to ISS and lunar/Mars missions.

English and French are the working languages, with opportunities to engage in impact reporting and policy-relevant research. The role targets university students in their final or penultimate year, requiring ongoing enrollment