ESA planetary science intern using GIS and spectral data to study Mercury’s Borealis Planitia volcanism. Supporting BepiColombo mission science and target refinement.
Responsibilities
Investigate the relationship between hollows, pitted ground, and their parent smooth plains unit on Mercury
Use GIS to analyse image and spectral data
Decipher how pitted ground and hollows evolved over time based on their spatial distribution
Contribute to understanding the evolution of Mercury's volcanic material
Provide context for BepiColombo's MPO and MIO missions
Help refine targets for the extended phase of the mission, particularly in Borealis Planitia's Vallis and surrounding areas
Work directly with members of the BepiColombo science team
Requirements
Must be a university student, preferably in the final or second-to-last year of a Master's-level university course
Must be able to prove enrollment at university for the entire internship duration
Good knowledge of English or French required
Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
Background in geosciences
Competency using GIS
Familiarity with remote sensing data useful but not essential
Knowledge of Mercury geology desired but not essential
Interest in Planetary Sciences
Interest in Scientific Research
Applicants must be nationals of an eligible ESA Member State, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia, or Malta as European Cooperating States
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness
Necessary workplace support and recruitment assistance for individuals with disabilities
Opportunity to work directly with BepiColombo science team members
Opportunity to observe a planetary mission as the science campaign commences
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