PhD Candidate for the project Employing Distributed Acoustic Sensing to Enhance Comprehension of Glacier Dynamics

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PhD Candidate for the project Employing Distributed Acoustic Sensing to Enhance Comprehension of Glacier Dynamics

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Offer DescriptionThe project aims to develop efficient workflows for processing large Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) datasets, specifically for seismological studies of glaciers. DAS technology, which uses fiber-optic cables to measure strain along their length, enables high-resolution seismic monitoring over large spatial scales, making it a promising tool for studying dynamic glacial systems. The central hypothesis of the project is that efficient DAS data processing workflows will improve the accuracy, resolution, and interpretability of cryoseismic data. The research will focus on developing scalable workflows that can handle large volumes of data, extracting meaningful seismic signals from noise. These workflows will be applied to a recently obtained DAS dataset from the Hansbreen Glacier, Svalbard.Project leader: dr Wojciech Gajek
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Project: NCN SONATA project no. 2024/55/D/ST10/01998, titled: Construction of Effective Procedures for Distributed Acoustic Sensing Data Processing in order to Better Understand the Dynamics of the Hans Glacier, led by dr inż. Wojciech Gajek.Contact e-mail:Where to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field Geosciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequirements: * A master’s degree in seismology, geophysics, glaciology, earth sciences, physics, mathematics, informatics, or a related field.

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab).
• Strong English language skills, both written and oral.
• Preferably, authorship/co-authorship of a scientific publication, conference presentation or participation in student project in seismology or glaciology.

Discipline: Earth and related environmental sciencesResearch experience in seismology or glaciology is an advantage but is not required.Candidates with publications on seismology or glaciology are prior preferred, but publications are not required.Specific RequirementsCandidate must submit the following documents to :
– cover letter
– list of scientific achievements
– documents confirming the scientific achievementsCandidate must submit the following documents via IRK system:
– CV
– personal questionnaire
– a copy of the master’s degree diploma together with a supplement (if the diploma was issued in language other than Polish or English, the certified translation needs to be uploaded as well).Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentInternal Application form(s) neededLIST_OF_SCIENTIFIC_ACHIEVEMENTS_0.pdfEnglish(173.82 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsThe amount of the doctoral scholarship within the project will be PLN 5000gross per month for the first 24 months and PLN 6500 gross for the next 12 months.
The last 12 months of scholarship (in the amount of PLN 5340,90 gross) will be financed from the funds the International Environmental Doctoral School in accordance with the the Act of 20 July 2018. – Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742).The PhD student will work on the research projects with a research team of scientists from the Institute of Geophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences – prof. Ali Gholami and dr Wojciech Gajek.The PhD project is planned for a 4-year period (with possibility extend for 2 years. NOTE: during extension the PhD candidate do not receive the doctoral scholarship).Selection processStages of the admissionsSTAGE I – preliminary evaluation of candidatesThe assessment of the candidate’s academic achievements and the cover letter by the Admission Committee.STAGE II – interviews with candidates
Recruitment interview assesses (i) the general qualifications and knowledge of the candidates in the discipline in which the doctoral dissertation will be completed, (ii) English proficiency, and (iii) motivation and aptitude to conduct scientific work. During the interviews, the candidates will be required to give a 10 minute presentation about their achievements to date and their strengths in the context of the PhD project.The results will be announced on the website of International Environmental Doctoral School by 30 September 2025.Admission Committee
dr Wojciech Gajek, IGF PAN (Chairman of Admission Committee/ Reserch Project Leader);
prof. Ali Gholami, IGF PAN;
prof. Mariusz Majdański, IGF PAN;
dr hab. Grzegorz Lizurek, IGF PAN;
dr hab. Mariusz Grabiec, prof. UŚ, University of Silesia in Katowice;
Magdalena Makola (Secretary of Admission Committee appointed by the IEDS Dean).Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute International Environmental Doctoral School Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Sosnowiec Postal Code 41-200 Street Bedzinska 60Contact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sosnowiec, śląskie

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Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:50:56 GMT

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