NEPOMAK is proud to partner with the CSEO, an NGO established by key international people in industry and academia, based in Cyprus. It promotes scientific research and development in the field of space exploration and enhances and actively develops the local space industry, leading to the advancement of high-tech industry and collaboration with other space-faring nations in the scientific, space and planetary missions.
NEPOMAK and the CSEO are proud to present Year-Round Internships at the CSEO Education Centre in Cyprus. This is a unique opportunity to eligible NEPOMAK members to gain hands on experience working alongside experts on a number of space outreach campaigns, in numerous fields and professions that will ignite innovation and technological growth and have impressive results of public benefit and for Cyprus as a whole.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to apply, candidates must:
- Be a current, registered member of NEPOMAK (its quick, easy and free to sign up online)
- Possess certain skills/education if required for the particular position (see below description for further information)
- Be a diaspora Cypriot (i.e. have at least one Cypriot grandparent)
How can I apply?
To be considered for an internship, candidates must complete our online application form.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.
Internships are available all year round, with plenty flexibility regarding the duration as well as the activities that each intern may choose to participate in.
The internships are unpaid and interns will be required to organise and fund their own accommodation, medical insurance, and other expenses during the course of the internship.
For further information, please email info@nepomak.org.
Available Internship Opportunities
CSEO is more than just astronauts. They are scientists, engineers, lawyers, writers, technicians, film makers, co-ordinators, marketers, and many, many other kinds of people. There are a number of internship positions available in a number of sectors.
All interns that participate may become ambassadors in their particular jurisdictions and programmes should they show a particular aptitude and talent for it, promoting their particular fields of interest and gaining a world of experience in the process.
Please note that the programmes listed below are a guideline to what is available for interns to participate in. Accepted interns who wish to participate in more than one programme or field will be able (and are encouraged) to do so, should they show the willingness and ability for it.
Administration
- Legal Assistance Internship
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To aid CSEO in legal matters such as generating and organising Memorandums of Understanding with CSEO’s associates, as well as being part of CSEO’s legal assistance team.
Requirements
Legal education/experience will be of assistance.
- Communications Internship
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To be involved in business communications and the distribution of information in commercial fields, particularly with international organisations and space faring countries.
Requirements
Knowledge of commercial communications will be of assistance.
- Copernicus Academy Network Administrator
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Organisation of focus groups in Cyprus to identify Environmental, Industrial and Civil needs that can be solved with satellite data from Earth Observation and Monitoring. The focus group results will be used by Training and R&D groups to stimulate individuals and innovation start-ups to utilise space technologies in order to solve problems on earth.
Requirements
Leadership skills
Education and Outreach
- Trainer/Educator
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Assistant Trainers and Educators at CSEO education facilities (schooling) or other outreach events, spreading space and science education, assisting/giving public lectures, as well as the creation of training materials for schools. The continuation of tasks after the internship period is possible.
Requirements
Knowledge in education techniques will be of assistance.
- NASA / ESA Trainer Assistant
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To assist established NASA and ESA professionals in the training of industry related fields. Great opportunity to receive training under the best space experts in the world.
Requirements
Academic knowledge in a scientific or engineering topic or education techniques will be of assistance.
- “Space Club” Coordinators
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The “Space Club” Programme is a high profile and unique CSEO, NASA and ESA partnership activity to provide education, training and stimulate innovation. This programme is geared towards summer schools and out of school space clubs.
Requirements
Knowledge in education techniques will be of assistance.
- Copernicus Academy Network Internship
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To assist in the education and training of the local space industry and/or innovation start-ups. Building on the results of the focus groups in (4) above, this group will train innovative start-ups/teams/companies and individuals in utilising space/satellite data in preparation of the activities of the Research & Development group, below, in order to optimally use space data in software and other earthbound space solutions.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years in a Scientific or Engineering degree.
Promotion and Marketing
- Editorial/Copywriting Internship
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Writing articles and publications, that will be distributed through all media outlets of CSEO, such as website, newspapers, social media and magazines. These will be covering space news, CSEO activities and events. It may also involve augmenting CSEO’s website functionality.
Requirements
Writing skills will be of assistance.
- Graphic Design Internship
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The creation and design of CSEO Promotional magazines and leaflets.
Requirements
Creative skills and graphic design knowledge will be of assistance.
- Film Production Internship
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The creation and editing of audiovisual material and documentaries for television and internet display.
Requirements
Knowledge in multimedia, filming and audiovisual skills will be of assistance.
- Economic Growth Planning Internship
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To formulate and execute economic strategies in order to ensure the financial growth and sustainability of the CSEO. To assist in sponsorship and marketing programmes and strategies.
Requirements
Knowledge in marketing, advertising, business, finance will be of assistance.
Design and Research
- Space Center Design and Physical Modelling Internship
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The interior design and physical modelling of exhibits as well as improvement and expansion of the space centre itself.
Requirements
Knowledge of interior design and creative skills will be of assistance.
- Research and Publication Internship
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The authoring and publication of academic papers as well as the participating in research. Results to be presented at COSPAR Scientific Assembly.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years in a Scientific or Engineering degree. Knowledge in programming languages such as MATLAB will be of assistance.
- Copernicus Academy Network -Research & Development Internship
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Building on the results of the focus groups in above, and the training of teams on the use of space/satellite data, these activities will develop software, engineering and other earthbound space solutions that optimally use space data in solving earthbound problems that were identified during the focus group sessions.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year in a Scientific or Engineering degree. Computing or Earth Observational skills will be of assistance.
- CSEO Space Mission Participation
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Participation and assistance in the design, construction and analysis of one of three CSEO Space Missions. Possibility to become full time intern.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 year in any Engineering or Physics / Mathematics / Astronomical involved degree. Electrical and Computer Engineering knowledge will be of extreme use. Due to the highly prestigious and confidential nature of this programme, candidates will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. High levels of dedication and commitment.
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