Aarhus Universitet
Job title:
A geophysicist is wanted for the Department of Geoscience
Company:
Aarhus Universitet
Job description
At the Department of Geoscience, Hydrogeophysics group, a position as academic employee is available for occupation per 1 March 2025 or as soon as possible. This is a time-limited position of 2 years.Your work will range widely within research support tasks and you will be part of an informal and dynamic research environment. You will have very varied working days both in the office and collecting data in the field in different parts of the world. You will be part of an international working environment, and the group’s internal communication takes place in English.The hydrogeophysics group includes researchers, developers, administrative staff, post docs and Ph.D. The group carries out research and development of geophysical methods to support groundwater mapping in Denmark. In addition to Denmark, the group works with projects in Europe, India, the USA, and several countries in Africa.Tasks Your tasks will include:
- Data collection, processing and interpretation of geophysical data, primarily TEM and ERT/IP data, but also magnetic, NMR (surface and logging), and GCM/EMI data, including processing in Aarhus Workbench
- Preparation of scientific articles and reports in English
- Dissemination of geophysical knowledge to Danish and foreign partners
- Active participation in geophysical research projects
- Teaching geophysical methods and software for Danish and foreign partners
The applicant will be expected to participate in a significant amount of field work both domestically and internationally. Internationally, the applicant will be expected to participate in 2-4 campaigns per year with each campaign on the order of 2-3 weeks duration. A portion of these activities will involve training programs to audiences of 15-20 persons including software and field training. In some cases the field work takes place in challenging conditions (e.g. rural settings in East Africa).The applicant must also have experience in Python and/or be willing to learn Python for use/development of experimental data handling protocols.Qualifications Your background is in geophysics. In terms of language, you can express yourself fluently in English, and you would like to have experience of collaboration on an international level. You have experience with the software program Aarhus Workbench, and in-depth knowledge of various geophysical methods, such as ERT/IP and TEM. It is also a great advantage if the applicant has experience with the MRS method and magnetometer instruments. The applicant must also have experience in geophysical data collection. Previous experience as a trainer of geophysical methods is considered a plus.The applicant is also expected to be self-motivated, able to work independently, detail-oriented, and flexible. You can handle diverse tasks and have many balls in the air. At the same time, you have personal impact and are willing to take responsibility. You will also be required to coordinate regularly with international partners and must enjoy working in a dynamic environment.Place of work Your place of work will be the Department of Geoscience, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.Further information You can read more about the Department of Geoscience on the department’s website You can also read more about the Hydrogeofysik group atMore information about the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Denys Grombacher via email .Formalities and salary rangeSalary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at
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Location
Aarhus, Midtjylland
Job date
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:44:55 GMT
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