Intern – Science Engagement and Oversight – Evolution of Borealis Planitia, Mercury

European Space Agency - ESA

. Investigate the relationship between hollows, pitted ground, and their parent smooth plains unit on Mercury .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipVillanueva de la Cañada • CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in geosciences, particularly in the context of planetary sciences and the geology of Mercury. Proficient in GIS for analyzing image and spectral data, with a keen interest in scientific research and collaboration with international teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GIS AnalysisGeosciences BackgroundPlanetary Sciences InterestScientific Research InterestLanguage Proficiency in English or French

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Hard Skills

GISImage AnalysisSpectral Data AnalysisGeology KnowledgeRemote Sensing Data Familiarity

Industry Keywords

Mercury GeologyBepiColombo MissionsVolcanic Material EvolutionSpatial Distribution AnalysisESA Member State Nationality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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