Chiara Cocchiara

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Φ-lab team at ESA ESRIN, Frascati, Italy. This exciting opportunity focuses on advancing resilience and security applications by leveraging multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) data, explainable AI (xAI), and decision intelligence. The successful candidate will develop innovative AI architectures for threat detection, early warning, and situational awareness, integrating satellite data with complementary sources to build robust, validated prototypes for mission-critical security workflows. The position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or earth science, particularly those experienced in explainable AI and decision intelligence. The research will contribute to the development of responsible, traceable, and robust AI solutions for resilience and security in EO applications. The role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment at one of Europe's leading space research institutions, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to cutting-edge advancements in AI for EO. Applicants should hold a PhD or be near completion in a relevant field and possess strong programming skills, experience with multi-sensor data fusion, and a demonstrated ability to develop AI solutions for security or resilience. The fellowship is a paid position, though specific funding details are not disclosed in the announcement. The application deadline is 4 March 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the ESA careers portal using the provided link.