The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
For section 2.2 Geophysical Imaging (department “Geophysics”), we are looking for a:
Research Fellow (f_m_x) - Fibre Optic Sensing Methods
Reference Number 10056
Fibre optic sensing methods have been shown to be of great value for Earth Sciences. Some methods provide distributed dense strain/temperature measurements which allow access to dense spatial information, useful for assessing structural features and dynamic processes in the crust, however, they are limited to short-distance observations (10s km). Other methods allow trans-oceanic measurements but their spatial resolution is limited. The SENSEI EU project will investigate new fibre optic sensing methods (tested in the lab), with the goal to bridge this distance/resolution paradox. Within a team of photonic scientists and geophysicists, the project will test and validate these various methods in the field.
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Start date: 1st of May 2025
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 work.
Place of work: Potsdam
Have we piqued your interest?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, a letter of motivation, a publication list and your certificates by 2nd February 2025. Please use our online application form only.
Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.
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In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Philippe Jousset either via email or phone +49 (0)331-62641299. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
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