Computer-scientist position at the Liège University
The group of Extragalactic Astrophysics and Space Observations (AEOS) of the Liège University invites applications for a computer scientist to work on the development of software aimed at detecting and characterising quasars with the Gaia mission. The position is initially for 10-11 months with a possibility of prolongation. For more information, see this document.

Research Fellowships
ESA's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme is aimed at providing young scientists and engineers, holding a doctorate or the equivalent, with the means of doing research in space science and space applications. The Fellowships are open to nationals of ESA Member States and Canada (associated member). Fellows are hosted at one of the ESA establishments. All Fellowships in ESA's Research and Scientific Support Department (RSSD) at ESTEC belong to this category. More details are available from the RSSD web site.

Young Graduate Trainees
ESA’s Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) programme offers recently graduated men and women, a one-year non-renewable training contract designed to give valuable work experience and to prepare for future employment in the space industry and/or research. More details are available from the ESA web site.

Student placements
ESA’s Internship Programme assists young people within its Member States interested in space and related areas. It helps them to meet their university requirements to carry out an internship as part of their degree course, and promotes their academic and professional development by placing them under the guidance of experienced professionals. More details are available from the ESA web site.

European Commission: The Marie Curie Actions
In the Framework Programme of the Human Resources and Mobility initiative the European Commission provides funding to researchers and research organisations with a view to promoting new skills and participation in multinational research teams. More details on eligability and application procedures are available on the Marie Curie Actions web site.

European Researcher's Mobility Portal
This web Portal links to a full range of organisations offering training, mobility and career development opportunities for researchers across Europe. A special section is devoted to Fellowships and Grants.