Job Vacancy No. 10/1/08 D
The GeoForschungsZentru m Potsdam (GFZ Potsdam) presents as member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres the national Research Centre for Earth Sciences.
The department 1 „Geodesy and Remote Sensing", Section 1.1 „GPS/GALILEO" technologies invites for a research opportunity applications for a PhD Position (m/f).
The work is related to the international GITEWS (German Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System) project.
Tasks:
The main goal of the research work is to develop and implement within our working group new remote sensing methods using state-of-the- art GPS receiver technology and reflected GPS signals. Special emphasis is to be put on the challenges to extract soil moisture information about the reflecting ground surface. This work includes support during the preparation and accomplishment of field experiments and flight
campaigns. The position will be based at Potsdam.
Qualification:
M.Sc. (or equivalent) in (geo)physics/ aerospace engineering/ geodesy/mathemat ics or an allied field. Experience in digital signal data processing and scientific data analysis. The position requires computer programming knowledge of C/C++. Skills in LINUX and FPGA programming are a plus. Experience in scientific visualisation and analysis software (e.g. MATLAB / Octave) is preferred. Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team and to communicate with national and international partners. Good command of English language.
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: 2 years (with the option of a one year extension)
Working time: 19,5 hours/week
Salary: EG 13 TVöD-O
Further infomation:
Achim Helm
Tel.: +49-331 288-1812
Email: helm@gfz-potsdam. de
Application deadline:
Review of applications will begin 6 weeks after announcement
and continue until position is filled.
Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam
encourages applications from qualified female candidates. There is a
kindergarten service available. Handicapped applicants will be given
preference in the case of equal qualifications.
The Letter of application should include a resum, a list of
publications and a statement of research interest. Applications,
stating the above mentioned code number, should be submitted to:
GeoForschungsZentru m Potsdam
Abt. Personal- und Sozialwesen
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam
website link:
http://www.gfz- potsdam.de/ stellen/html/ 2008/10-1- 08-engl.html
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