Budding Tipperary scientist to reach for stars at European Space Agency

The Irish Research Council has announced that two young Irish scientists including Tipp's Amy Joyce, have won a national competition to train at the European Space Agency (ESA).

 

The coveted positions are part of an ongoing partnership between the Irish Research Council and ESA, which hosts Irish trainees at its centres across Europe.

 

As part of the programme, the researchers will work on cutting-edge projects and gain practical experience in high-tech space activities such as: space science; Earth observation; telecommunications; navigation; mission control and operations; and human spaceflight. 

 

Following a national competitive process, the two top-ranking candidates who were selected to join the traineeship programme at the European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain are:

 

 

Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation, John Halligan, said: “This is a unique opportunity for Amy and Cillian to train with the best and to develop their skills at the European Space Agency. Supporting a pipeline of talent plays an integral role in taking Ireland forward in its contribution to space research, development and innovation and ensures that we are continuing to contribute and collaborate on an international level.”