Postdoc position in hydrogeophysics - airborne electromagnetic methods
The HydroGeophysics Group (HGG), Aarhus University, invites applicants for a post doc position within the near-surface/hydrogeophysical research area. The post doc will participate in airborne electromagnetic (SkyTEM) instrumental and data processing/inversion developments and will be involved in a number of international high profile projects.
The current position is founded by 2 international high profile projects where HGG conduct or guide data collection of large quantities of airborne SkyTEM data for mapping of groundwater resources and permafrost. The projects have components of data processing, partner capacity building, integrated interpretation of airborne, hydrological and geological data etc.
The successful candidate will together with the rest of the team participate in development and adaption of necessary processing and inversion algorithms. The candidate also has to processes and invert airborne data and participate in field work.
In one of the projects, the candidate can expect stays of longer duration abroad (with our partner) to facilitate data collection, processing and capacity building. The data is in this project collected in close collaboration with SkyTEM Surveys Aps.
The successful applicant will have a solid theoretical geophysical background in electromagnetic methods on the PhD level. The candidate must demonstrate experience in theoretical developments, methodology development, data processing, data inversion and interpretation and the application of the methods in geological and hydrological modeling.
Good interpersonal skills and flexibility is required as much of the work is done in a high level multidisciplinary group of geophysicists, PhD students and technicians. The candidate must be outgoing and enterprising in task performance. A thorough knowledge of English, both written and oral is demanded.
The applicant will demonstrate experience in working with complicated and fragile geophysical instruments and has in depth experience with complex fieldwork.
The HydroGeophysics Group is one of the largest of its kind worldwide. It has a large staff group as well as a number of PhD students and postdoc-toral researchers from all parts of the world. The group develops its own geophysical instruments and data handing and inversion algorithms. The group is strongly internationally oriented, with an extensive network to other internationally well recognized research institutions.
We have a vibrant, diverse, innovative and informal working environment with constant attention to improve the quality of research and development. The group has a significant pool of modern geophysical equipments, airborne SkyTEM, groundbased TEM, DC/IP, magnetic, El-log and MRS. Some of the instruments are developed within the group, and some are acquired from external manufactures. For numerical simulations and data interpretation the group has a centralized and very power full computer system.
The position is for 1 year. For the right candidate the position can be extended for another 1 - 2 years.
For further information on the position contact Associate Professor Esben Auken (esben.auken@geo.au.dk, phone +4528992587), Institute for Geoscience.
References
HydroGeophysics Group: www.hgg.au.dk Aarhus University: www.au.dk
Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 20 January 2012.
Please apply online here:
http://science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/
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