PhD position on sensing for seismic exploration of geothermal reservoirs, GFZ Potsdam

Within the BMWi (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy) funded project SENSE – “Distributed fiber optic strain sensing along existing telecommunication networks for efficient seismic exploration and monitoring of geothermal reservoirs”, we will develop and apply the distributed strain technology to acquire seismic information along existing telecommunication infrastructure. We aim to explore the shallow and deep subsurface using state of the art passive and active seismic exploration techniques.

Your responsibilities:

• design and implementation of fibre optic distributed strain sensing measurements under laboratory as well as field conditions
• implementation of seismic processing routines
• data analysis of data collected in measurement campaigns
• comparison of fibre optic data with data from conventional seismic acquisition systems
• close collaboration with project partners from academia and industry in the field of data acquisitions as well as section 2.7 “Near Surface Geophysics” at GFZ

Your qualifications:

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in geophysics, physics, optical engineering, mathematics, informatics or equivalent
• expertise in fibre optic measurement techniques or seismic data analysis will be considered an advantage, but is not a necessity for the application
• the ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment
• proficiency in written and spoken English are mandatory, German is considered an advantage

Starting date: as soon as possible

Fixed term: 3 years

Working hours: part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)

Salary: This position has been assessed as being salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group will be determined by the conditions of the collective wage agreement and the appropriate personal qualifications.

Location: Potsdam, Germany

?You can expect a very diverse and challenging job in an international work environment that is characterized by exciting research projects. The compatibility of work and family life is of particular concern to the GFZ. Therefore, it offers the opportunity for flexible working time and workplaces. Moreover, there is a kindergarten located on the research campus.

The GFZ is a partner with Geo.X (www.geo-x.net), and as such it is well connected with other geoscience institutions in Potsdam and Berlin. Geo.X forms the largest regional cluster of geoscientific expertise in Europe and offers excellent opportunities for cooperation and development.

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Please submit your application online by 16th February 2020 using the “Apply” button.

If you have any questions regarding this job offer, please feel free to call Ms Buge at +49 0331 288-28878.

Equal opportunity is an inherent part of our personnel policy. Therefore we are particularly welcoming applications from qualified women. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential treatment in the case of equal qualification.

?We will retain your application documents for at least three months, even if the application is not successful.

Areas of Research

• Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing
• Optics and Photonics
• Geophysics

Source: GFZ – Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam