It also coordinates closely with the ESO Supernova - Planetarium & Visitor Centre for astronomy education activities. The Department is based partly at the ESO Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, and partly in Santiago, Chile. Candidates currently studying or having recently completed a University degree in science, science communication or science journalism, are preferred. ESO ValuesAn important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people. The ESO Values are:ESO strives for excellence through innovation.