Two PhD students in space geodesy and geodynamics
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB i Göteborg Space geodesy currently undergoes a tremendous modernization phase. For example, geodetic VLBI advances with the next generation VLBI system for geodesy and astrometry, VGOS. Also more and more Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) become available. This opens for new and exciting research in geodesy and geodynamics. Chalmers University of Technology operates the Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), the Swedish Geodetic Fundamental Station. OSO is very active in VGOS with the Onsala twin telescopes, both operationally and with corresponding data analysis, as well in the field of GNSS. We are looking for two highly motivated PhD student to work on the modernized space geodetic techniques and their combination and integration for the benefit of geosciences.
Project description
The PhD positions focus on the modernized space geodetic techniques, in particular of VGOS and multi-GNSS, for geoscience research. The research topics to be addressed are primarily the fields of geodetic and astrometric VLBI, reference frames, earth rotation and orientation, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, combination of space geodetic techniques, as well as combinations with ground based remote sensing, and global geodynamics. The PhD positions are in the research group for Space Geodesy and Geodynamics. Together we work to increase knowledge on how to best achieve a long-term sustainable planet. Our main working places are the Onsala Space Observatory, 40 km south of Gothenburg, and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg.
Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as a PhD student are to pursue your own doctoral studies to become an independent researcher. You are expected to develop and conduct your own research at the frontier of space geodesy and in particular VGOS, the next generation geodetic VLBI system, in combination to other space geodesy techniques. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, primarily in English. You are expected to write a licentiate thesis within 2-3 years and to defend your doctoral thesis within 4-5 years. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Geodesy, Engineering Physics, Geophysics, Physics or an equivalent education.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230283 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master's thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2023-05-28
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Haas, OSO,
rudiger.haas@chalmers.seAssoc. Prof. Dr. Karine Le Bail, OSO,
karine.lebail@chalmers.seAssoc. Prof. Dr. Maxime Mouyen, OSO,
maxime.mouyen@chalmers.se• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
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