Job description

The research group of environmental geophysics at the University of Bremen has an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team. Our group focuses on the development of electrical and electromagnetic methods for the improved characterization of subsurface properties and processes of the Critical Zone. By combining near-surface geophysical data with other in-situ measurements, remote sensing data, and physical models, we aim to address a range of earth and environmental phenomena linked to challenging and emerging issues, such as geohazard assessment and mitigation, sustainable management of water, energy and food resources, and environmental protection.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will develop and implement novel monitoring methodologies needed to improve the multi-scale quantification and prediction of geophysical, hydrological and geomechanical properties and processes in the Critical Zone. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work within a newly established and growing team to advance the predictive understanding of subsurface and surface dynamics important for managing water resources, water and carbon cycle, contaminations, and natural hazards. This position, which is intended for further academic qualification (e.g., habilitation), should focus on at least one of the following topics:

• Advanced numerical modelling and inversion approaches for geoelectrical and electromagnetic monitoring data (deterministic, geostatistical or based on machine learning)
• Assimilation of subsurface, in-situ, and remote sensing data with physical models via artificial intelligence
• Optimization of geoelectrial and electromagnetic data acquisition through novel measurements schemes
• Laboratory studies to establish property-relationships between geophysical and hydrological and geomechanical parameters for an improved interpretation of field monitoring data

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be supported in the preparation of their own research proposals and is expected to author peer-reviewed journal articles and technical reports.

Research and teaching activities are to be provided in accordance with § 23a BremHG. Teaching activities include participation in predominantly English-language courses of our Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and the supervision of student work.

Requirements

• A completed academic university degree (Master/University Diploma) and a PhD in applied geophysics, or a comparable field
• Practical expertise in geoelectrical and electromagnetic methods and data processing
• Experience in scientific programming (MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++) and preferably experience in the application of machine learning methods
• Applicants should be fluent in English and enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team

General Information

The Faculty of Geosciences offers an excellent working atmosphere, direct involvement in international research and attractive facilities.

We offer you, among other things:

• Educational leave
• Additional pension provision (VBL)
• Participation in university sports (HOSPO)
• Company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• The option of a job ticket

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue international scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to dare new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and in the world.

The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will be given priority if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially the same.

For questions of the research project, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Uhlemann, e-mail:suhlemannprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

Please send your application documents (cover letter detailing your research interests, CV incl. publication list, and copy of your degree certificates) until 15.12.2024 by indicating the job id A316-24 as a single PDF file via e-mail to martinabprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

or by mail to

University of Bremen
Faculty 5 – Geosciences
Office Prof. Dr. Sebastian Uhlemann
Ms. Martina Braun
Postbox 330 440
28334 Bremen
Germany

We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed.

Eventual costs arising from your application cannot be reimbursed.