Intern in the Space Transportation Infrastructure and Value Chain Dept., Europe Spaceport Division

Our team and mission

CSG Infrastructure team is part of the Infrastructure and Value Chain department: we are in particular managing the contracts with CNES that implement the provisions of the ESA/France Agreement on CSG (le Centre Spatial Guyanais) and preparing CSG evolutions (e.g. projects toward a more sustainable Spaceport).

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Climate resilience planning for Europes spaceport

Internship Overview:

As part of strategic planning for the future of Europes spaceport in French Guiana it is essential to anticipate the potential impacts of climate change on infrastructure operations. Situated in a tropical region the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) may be increasingly influenced by evolving climate patterns over the coming decades. Anticipating potential changessuch as shifts in rainfall intensity sea level trends and humidity will be essential to ensure the long-term resilience and operational continuity of the site (2040-2050 Horizon).

Objectives:

• identify key climate hazards likely to affect the CSG in the medium to long term: you will conduct a literature review and data analysis to identify climate hazards relevant to the Guiana region including projected changes in temperatures/precipitation patterns/humidity weather events sea level rise etc.;
• evaluate sensitivity of key CSG assets and operations to the identified hazards;
• perform a benchmark with other spaceports;
• develop a climate risk map.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You must be a university student preferably studying at masters addition you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French.

Due to the nature of this position native-level proficiency in French to interface with our CSG partners is required alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.

Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

• knowledge and background in climatology environmental science geosciences or urban planning;
• genuine interest in space operations and climate adaptation policies;
• strong analytical research and presentation skills;
• ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.