PhD student position in Geodesy and earthquake science

Earthquakes are a spectacular but sometimes disastrous demonstration of the forces at work on our planet. With the development of the plate tectonics theory, significant progresses have been achieved in understanding why and where they occur, yet the mechanisms that really initiate them remain unclear. Recent studies suggest that plate tectonics may not be the only factor involved in seismic fault activity. In this PhD project, you will explore the influence of non-tectonic forces on seismic fault activity worldwide.

Information about the research and the division
This PhD positions aims at combining geodesy and earthquake science to assess the influence of external forcings such as tides and climate on the activity of seismic faults. The PhD position is in the research group for Space Geodesy and Geodynamics which belongs to the Onsala Space Observatory Division (OSO), one of the five division of the Department of Space, Earth and Environment (SEE). On the one hand, we att SEE focus on questions emanating from a long long time ago - the origins of universe, of our planet and of life. On the other hand, we observe what is happening on Earth today and develop methods, tools and models that enable us to look towards the future and find solutions to global challenges about resources, energy supply and environmental impact. Together we work to increase knowledge on how to best achieve a long-term sustainable planet. The department hosts two research infrastructures: Onsala Space Observatory and Chalmers Power Central. Your main working places will be the Onsala Space Observatory, 40 km south of Gothenburg, and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility will be to develop and conduct your own research at the frontier of geodesy and earthquake science. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, primarily in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

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. 

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Our offer to you
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200234 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

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. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 14 June, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Maxime Mouyen, OSO
E-mail: maxime.mouyen@chalmers.se

Professor Rüdiger Haas, OSO
E-mail: rudiger.haas@chalmers.se

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