Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in am Institut für Kernphysik bei Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster

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The Institute of Geophysics (FB11) at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill a post for a

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
(salary level TV-L E 13)

for the externally funded Project "ErUM Wave: Antizipation 3-dimensionaler Wellenfelder". We are offering a fixed-term full-time position (100 %) until 28 February 2026.

Your tasks:
The tasks associated with this position include: the design and running of advanced numerical simulations of wave propagation, Python programming and the analysis of seismological data recorded at the future location of the Einstein Telescope. The candidate should collaborate with the team of the ErUM wave project in Hamburg, Dresden, Aachen and Maastricht on developing an underground model of the upper mantle and performing seismological wave propagation simulations.

Located at the Institute of Geophysics in Münster, the position will be a collaboration between University Münster, RWTH Aachen, University Hamburg and DESY, HZDR Dresden and Bergische Universität Wuppertal and the main aim of the project is focused on deep learning methods of artificial intelligence (AI) to reconstruct 3dimenaional wavefields.

Our expectations:
The following requirements must be met by the candidate: a PhD degree in seismology with emphasis on analysis of seismic data (body and surface waves as well as free oscillations), wave propagation and modelling of seismic data, completed before the start of the position. Knowledge of numerical programming (Python) and a basic understanding of machine learning methods and inversion methods are required. Fluency (written and oral) in the English language is essential. The successful candidate will combine seismology and machine learning methods to develop an underground model of the region of the future Einstein Telescope and predict the arrival of seismic waves at stations in this area. For this the candidate will collaborate with project partners, and will show a large degree of independence in maintaining collaborations. German and Dutch language skills are not a prerequisite for the position but are desirable for the collaboration with project partners. We expect the candidate to be motivated with the ability to work independently, possess excellent teamworking skills and presentation skills.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Please submit your application either by e-mail (as a single PDF file) or post together with the usual documents by 14 January 2024 to the following address:

Prof Dr. Christine Thomas
c/o Lia Heinhold
Institut für Geophysik
Corrensstr. 24
48149 Münster
pgpsek1@uni-muenster.de