PhD in Geodesy, GFZ Potsdam, Germany

website link:
http://www.gfz- potsdam.de/ stellen/html/ 2008/10-1- 08-engl.html

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