Internal Research Fellow (postdoc) In Onboard Data Handling For Cognitive Cloud Computing In Space

European Space Agency

Frascati, Italy
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On-site
Phd in electronics or computer science
Experience with hardware benchmarking for edge computing
Knowledge of ai and machine learning models
This role involves accelerating Earth Observation innovation by integrating disruptive technologies like AI and quantum computing into space systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves accelerating Earth Observation innovation by integrating disruptive technologies like AI and quantum computing into space systems.
  • The fellow will design and prototype efficient onboard data handling processing chains while investigating novel mission paradigms such as space-based data centers.
  • Candidates must submit a five-page research proposal outlining their methodology for developing hardware-aware and trustworthy training pipelines for edge AI.

Matching Summary

This role involves accelerating Earth Observation innovation by integrating disruptive technologies like AI and quantum computing into space systems.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in electronics or computer science
  • Experience with hardware benchmarking for edge computing
  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning models
  • Understanding of space systems and EO missions
  • Ability to design efficient data processing architectures

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with photonic and neuromorphic computing
  • Experience with radiation tolerance testing
  • Background in European AI Act compliance
  • Strong publication record in high-impact journals
  • Collaboration experience with international research networks

Key Requirements

  • Recent PhD completion (within 5 years)
  • Thesis subject relevant to embedded systems or AI
  • Proven research/publication record
  • Autonomous research capability

Work Rights

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