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Internship - Edinburgh

About the company

know.space is a specialist space economics and strategy consultancy, with offices in London and Edinburgh. We are motivated by a single mission: to be the source of authoritative economic knowledge for the space sector. We combine cutting-edge analysis with deep understanding of the space sector to deliver trusted knowledge for our clients to help them navigate hype, risk and uncertainty.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive, and supportive place to work - a happy team is a productive team! Each individual’s success brings team and company success, which in turn creates opportunities for further personal development and career progression. Our current team are our greatest ambassadors, and we would be pleased to set up a meet & greet ahead of contract signature.

About the role

With our mission to be the authoritative source of economic knowledge for the space sector, having the right in-house expertise is critical to our work. Our advice is built on excellence in primary and secondary research, statistical analysis, and economic modelling.

Typically, you will be working to support the delivery of analytical projects such as monitoring and evaluation studies, market analyses, and business case development, engaging in both quantitative and qualitative work. Work topics are wide ranging, with recent projects including examinations of emerging in-space markets, evaluations of high profile space science missions, exploration of the potential for Artificial Intelligence applications in space, industry surveys, and a study on UK satellite launch.

As the space sector is continuously evolving, we also often need to develop novel and innovative methodological solutions for our clients, which requires creative thinking as well as having a strong grasp of analytical fundamentals.

We are open to different models of working, including both part and full time roles, and to different durations of the post.

Salary

£30,000 annual salary Full Time Equivalent (FTE), pro rata, depending on duration and working pattern.

Location

Edinburgh (at our office in Commercial Quay, EH6 6LX), with option for remote working in addition to office days.

Duration

3 - 6 months

Deadline

End of day, 30th September 2025

We offer

  • Flexible working practices, including opportunities for remote working and a good work-life balance;

  • The opportunity to specialise in a fast-growing and intellectually stimulating area;

  • Direct working with, and mentoring by, the co-founders - who are both professional economists with 20+ years’ experience each - with a focus on development opportunities;

  • The opportunity to work closely with senior officials in leading space agencies & companies.

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You need to have (essential):

  • Studying for, or with a degree in social science or economics, or in another subject in which you can clearly demonstrate economic or social research skills;

  • An analytical mindset and the ability to synthesise and gain insight from ‘softer’ analytical data and evidence;

  • Good people skills, and ability to contribute to interviews as part of primary research;

  • A creative, solution-orientated ability to work with imperfect and incomplete evidence;

  • A genuine interest in space, satellite technology and applications, and the space industry/economy;

  • A strong work ethic, motivation, and organisational skills;

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;

  • A high proficiency with Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

  • The right to live and work in the UK.

You may also have (desirable):

  • Experience of working within or on topics related to the space industry;

  • Demonstrated interest in wider science and innovation matters;

  • Fluency in European or other languages.

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How to apply

Please send a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email (explaining how you fulfil the essential/desirable requirements and if you would like to be considered for Space Analyst/Economist or Junior Analyst/Economist, or both) – by email to careers@know.space including the reference EdinburghInternship-2025 in the subject line. Please include details of your start date availability. You can also send questions to this address prior to applying.

What happens next?

  • Selected applicants will be invited to a first-round interview (to take place virtually, via Teams or Zoom).

  • We may include written/analytical tests and further interview rounds in the selection process.

  • Please note that due to the high volume of applications typically received, only applicants selected for interviews will receive feedback on the outcome of their applications.

  • Start date: as soon as possible!

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING:

  • This opening is for an internship in our Edinburgh office.

  • Whilst space experience is not essential, you will need to have an academic background in economics, social sciences, or a closely related analytical field, and/or practical economics experience to be eligible.

  • Please note that pure engineering backgrounds are unlikely to be the right match for this role.

  • We actively encourage applications from female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

  • We envisage these roles will be most suitable for early career analysts/economists.

  • You must also have the right to live and work in the UK. If you have a visa, please specify in your application what kind of visa you hold and when it is valid until.