PhD Researcher

75% work time (29,25 hours per week), limited to 3 years (36 months)

Your tasks:

• Use mobile Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensors (CRNS) to measure the spatial distribution of soil and snow water at the field to regional scales in Germany and Austria
• Study the influence of various landscape features to the measurement signal with dedicated experiments as well as neutron physics simulations
• Develop new techniques to correct for these features, e.g. using data from OpenStreetMap, remote sensing, or camera images
• Concept development and experimentation with airborne neutron sensing, using mobile CRNS on blimps or other aircrafts
• Support data processing and transfer to applications in agriculture, for hydrological model calibration, or remote sensing validation
• Connect with students and scientists of the DFG Research Unit “CosmicSense” (Phase II) across Germany and Austria

Your profile:

• General understanding of physical measurements in the environment, especially hydrogeological and geophysical methods
• Knowledge of data processing and programming (e.g. Python)
• Ability to organise measurement campaigns and to cooperate with other groups
• Independent, structured way of working
• Degree in physics, environmental sciences, earth sciences, engineering or similar
• Interest in interdisciplinary research

Please submit the following with your application:

• a cover letter stating your motivation for the doctorate, your interest in the announced doctoral topic and your professional experience (including applied methods)
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• copies of degree certificates (high school/B.Sc./M.Sc.) and a transcript of all subjects and grades covered (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

We offer:

• Top level interdisciplinary research at a research centre which enjoys an excellent reputation within Germany as well as internationally
• Excellent technical facilities
• Work in inter-disciplinary and multinational teams
• Excellent links to national and international research networks

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