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Job Vacancy No. 24/2/13 D
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.
Within the Volcanology Working Group, Department 2 "Physics of the Earth", Section 2.1, invites applications for a
PhD or Post-Doc position (m/f).
to investigate optical images of volcanic and non-volcanic activity. The subject is part of FUTUREVOLC, a European Collaborative Project, dedicated to develop and apply a monitoring system and network for the future, and to increase scientific understanding of magmatic processes. The PhD candidate will work on modern time-lapse cameras that are to be installed at active volcanoes and innovative image analyzing methods. Digital image cross correlation and particle image velocimetry algorithms are to be improved and applied for sites located in Iceland and elsewhere. Geoscientific aim is to analyze near vent characteristics such as degassing activity, thermal images and displacements using time-lapse camera data streams, and to automate the procedure of data processing for natural hazard and early warning strategies. Close collaboration with international partners is expected.
Tasks:
Qualifications:
- Master of Sciences or equivalent in Photogrammetry, Geoinformatics, Geophysics, Geodesy, Geology, Engineering Sciences, or Physics
- Strong mathematical and programming background (Fortran, Matlab, or C/C++)
- Experience in photogrammetry is of advantage
- Willingness to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment and to travel to collaboration partners
Special Skills:
| Date | as soon as possible |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years for PhD or 1.5 years for Post-Doc, depending on qualification |
| Salary | EG 13 TVöD-O (1/2 for PhD) |
| Contact |
Dr. habil. Thomas R. Walter |
| Application period | 31th May 2013 |
| Employment location | Potsdam |
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. 24/2/13 D 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.