Job Vacancy No. 23/2/13 G

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association.

The Department 2 “Physics of the Earth”, Section 2.1 “Earthquake Risk and Early Warning”, invites applications for a

PhD Position (m/f).

The PhD project aims to further develop and implement automatic array processing methods in combination with a mobile real-time rapid monitoring system to be developed at GFZ within section 2.1. The rapid monitoring system shall be used for task force monitoring applications and enable a near-real-time data processing and analysis of local and regional seismicity. The developments shall concentrate on seismological array processing and build on the python toolboxes PYROCKO and OBSPY and link to existing established GFZ packages as SEISCOMP.

Innovative research aspects comprise feasibility study for seismological case studies and the analysis of field data from earthquake swarms and volcanic unrest.

The project is accompanied by a technical team. It is performed in close cooperation with sections 2.2 (Geophysical Instrument Pool Potsdam) and 2.4 (GEOFON, seismology) of GFZ and the University of Potsdam (F. Krüger, M. Ohrnberger).

The successful candidate will work at GFZ in section 2.1 in close cooperation with GEOFON and the University of Potsdam in an excellent environment with excellent infrastructure and possibilities at one of the national leading research institutions in Geosciences in Germany.

Tasks:
 

Qualifications:

We expect motivated candidates with solid basic knowledge and experience in seismology, modeling, inversion and programming with enthusiasm for the scientific problem solutions.

Good programming skills (e.g. Python, Fortran or C/C++) are expected. Experience in seismological field work and data analysis is of advantage.

We further expect good English language skills and enthusiasm to contribute to a global earthquake database and information system.

A MSc or diploma degree in Geophysics, Physics or a related field is mandatory to be enrolled in the PhD program of the University Potsdam, Germany.

Special Skills:  

Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

There is a kindergarten service available.

Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.

Please submit your applications, stating the above given code no. 23/2/13 G to:

Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam
Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum
- Personal- und Sozialwesen -
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

Email Please apply exclusively to bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de.

Please contact us under +49 (0) 331-288-28787 if you have any questions.