Planetary Scientist
ESA · ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands or ESAC, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain (with preference for ESTEC).
About this role
Apply now » Planetary Scientist Job Requisition ID: 20891 Date Posted: 22 September 2026 Closing Date: 13 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: Internal & External Type of Appointment ( learn more) : Fixed-Term Directorate: Science Workplace: Noordwijk, NL Villanueva de la Cañada, ES #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Grade Band: A2 - A4 $(function(){$('span.joblayouttoken-label').filter(function() {return $(this).text().trim()==='Grade Band:';}).html('Grade Band ( learn more ): ');}); This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands or ESAC, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain (with preference for ESTEC). Description The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Its mission is to “empower Europe to lead space science”. The Office of Science Engagement and Oversight (SCI-E) oversees the scientific content of the Science programme and provides scientific…