Seismologist (f_m_x) [english] in Potsdam bei Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ

Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum - GFZ

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres we are part of the largest scientific organization in Germany. With approximately 1,500 employees our key mission is to secure a profound understanding of the systems and processes of solid Earth, to develop strategies and options for action in addressing global change and its impacts on a regional level, to understand natural hazards and to minimize associated risks, to ensure the sustainable provision of energy and raw materials for a high-tech society and to evaluate the influence of human activity on system Earth.

For section 2.1 Physics of Earthquakes and Volcanoes (department “Geophysics”), we are looking for a:

Seismologist (f_m_x)

Reference Number 8376

The section 2.1 studies the physical processes associated with earthquakes and volcanoes, to better understand the triggering mechanisms, time scales, consequences and interactions of earthquakes and volcanic phenomena. For this, we host a modular pool of instruments (seismometers, tiltmeters, drones) that allow efficient and flexible monitoring in the field, including data acquisition during rapid response (task force) operations. To support our active team in modern approaches of seismological data analysis, worldwide field activities, and theoretical model developments, we invite highly motivated candidates to apply. The post is independent from third-party funds, and is currently for 2 years. Depending on the continued availability of funds the position can be extended for longer term if guidelines for tenure track can be fulfilled.

The successful candidate is expected to conducting independent and coordinated excellent research in the field of earthquake source processes and earthquake and volcano physics, both from experimental and theoretical side. Responsibilities should also cover the initiation and writing of third party research projects and leading teams for joint publications. Contributions to our Wave Physics and Tool Development Lab are welcome.

Your responsibilities and opportunities:

Develop new ambitious research ideas and apply advanced techniques for full waveform analysis
Presentation of research results in peer reviewed journals and scientific meetings
Write scientific proposals to acquire third-party funding
Ability and willingness to coordinate small research teams
Planning, coordinating and conducting field work in earthquake and volcano physics
Supervision and mentoring of PhD and master students
Experience in development and application of software tools
Motivation and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams in the section and with collaborators
Provide training for students and scientists and contributing to our international training courses
Other duties - as assigned

Your qualifications:

MSc and PhD in Earth Science, with focus on seismology and geophysics
Solid geophysical and seismological background
Documented experience in research and outstanding publication record with respect to the stage of the career
Experience in designing and writing research proposals
Good knowledge in multi-language programming and open source tool development, strong skills in Python
Preferably experiences in continuous multichannel data processing
Familiar with seismology toolboxes as e.g. Pyrocko, ObsPy, GMT
Experience in multiple operating systems, primarily Linux
Good written and oral skills in English

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Public service benefits
Extensive training opportunities
Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
Flexible working hours and conditions
Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
Institute day-care centre on site

Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time wor