Institution

Geophysical Imaging and Monitoring Teaching and Research Unit

Our Profile

RWTH Aachen University is one of the leading technical universities in Europe and offers an excellent research environment. At the teaching and research area Geophysical Imaging and Monitoring under the direction of Prof Florian M. Wagner, we are looking for a dedicated Ph D student to join our team as soon as possible.
We deal with the development and application of multi-physical methods for subsurface imaging and process monitoring. This includes the integration of various geophysical and non-geophysical measurement methods, rock physics relationships and numerical process simulations. The methodological developments are used in many environmentally relevant applications.
In teaching, we participate in the B.Sc./M.Sc. programs "Applied Geosciences" and "Georesource Management" of the Department of Geosciences and Geography (www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de) and in the international joint M.Sc. program "Applied Geophysics", which is offered together with TU Delft and ETH Zurich (www.idealeague.org/geophysics).
Further information on our research and teaching activities can be found on our website: www.gim.rwth-aachen.de.

Your Profile

• Completed university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in geophysics, physics, geosciences or a related field
• Sound knowledge of applied geophysical measurement methods such as reflection seismics and ERT
• In-depth programming skills (e.g. in Python), initial experience with version control and ideally willingness to participate in geophysical open-source software development (www.pygimli.org)
• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage
• High motivation, ability to work independently and in a team.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration in the "ET-Plan" research project, which deals with the detailed characterization of the subsurface for the construction of the Einstein Telescope. The aim is to minimize the planning risk with the help of geological and geophysical investigations.
• Carrying out geophysical field experiments, in particular reflection seismics and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), to characterize the subsurface.
• Developing and applying models and methods for joint inversion and interpretation using Python.
• Cooperation with project partners in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Support in teaching, especially in the supervision of exercises and practical courses, as well as in the preparation and implementation of lectures.
• Preparation, writing and communication of research results in the context of project meetings, project reports, scientific publications and national and international conferences (e.g. DGG and EGU).

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term for three years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a part-time position (75 % of the standard weekly hours for full-time employees).
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

About us

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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