GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
Scientific researcher (f_m_x) - GNSS Neotectonic
DeutschReference Number 11332
We, as the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, operate interdisciplinary observatories in various countries in collaboration with partners to monitor geodynamic processes in detail. The Central European Volcanic Province Observatory focuses on intraplate volcanism in Germany (the Eifel Volcanic Field and the Vogtland). Observing an active subduction and the earthquake cycle takes place at the Integrated Plate Boundary Observatory Chile (IPOC). Further GFZ observatories and focus areas are located in Central Asia, Italy (Mount Etna), and Iceland.
As a research associate, you will process the associated GNSS data, derive time series, and interpret the observed surface deformations on short and long timescales. You will compare your results with observations from other disciplines and, drawing on your geodetic expertise, actively participate in interdisciplinary exchange within the observatories.
Your responsibilities:
- Processing, analysis, and interpretation of recent crustal movements using GNSS
- Validation of the results obtained against findings from other disciplines and observational methods
- Further development of GNSS analysis and interpretation methods
- Strengthening collaboration between geodesy and geophysics at the GFZ through participation in joint campaigns and the initiation of independent projects
- (optional) Installation, operation and maintenance of GNSS stations at the GFZ observatories as well as
About You:
Essential Qualifications:
- University degree (Master or equivalent) in a scientific field (geodesy, geophysics, mathematics, or computer science)
- Experience in GNSS data analysis using scientific software packages
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- A PhD in geodesy or a related field
- Knowledge of geodynamic processes and investigative methods
- Willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Willingness to participate in fieldwork and GNSS station maintenance tasks both domestically and abroad
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 sit
- Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Fixed-term: 36 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. 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 work.
Place of work: Potsdam
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“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.
