Two PhD positions in computational near-surface geophysics
The Exploration and Environmental Geophysics Group (EEG) has immediate openings for two PhD positions in computational near-surface geophysics. The primary objectives of the projects are centred on seismic and ground-penetrating-radar (GPR) full-waveform inversions (FWI). These techniques have a tremendous potential to address many long-standing near-surface problems of high societal concern. Unfortunately, acquisition and FWI of 3D seismic and GPR data sets are associated with very high costs and require very large computational resources, and the results may still be ambiguous. To address these problems, the two PhD projects will provide a series of developments that will make shallow 3D FWI affordable, both on the acquisition and the data analysis side, and combined seismic and GPR FWIs will reduce the interpretational ambiguities.
We are a dynamic international research group working on a wide variety of high-profile topics in applied and computational geophysics. The working languages in our group are English and German.
Job description
Key elements of the two PhD projects include further developments of viscoelastic FWI, optimized model parameterizations, joint FWI of seismic and GPR data, and establishing novel target-orientated data acquisition strategies. The usefulness of all these developments will be tested with applications to synthetic data, laboratory experiments in the unique Center for Immersive Wave Experimentation and field applications. The subdivision of all these tasks into two PhD projects will be made, once individuals have been identified.
We offer
ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.
Your profile
You should hold a Master's degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics or electrical engineering, and should have a keen interest and preferably some experience in numerical forward modelling and inversion. It is also planned to perform a limited amount of laboratory experimentation and fieldwork in the framework of both projects.
About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in
science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,
cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our
university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an
environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,
yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to
develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
Curious? So are we.
We are looking forward to receiving your application until May 31, 2022.
Please contact Prof. Dr Hansruedi Maurer ([email protected] ), if you require further information. Only online applications will be considered. We explicitly encourage female candidates to apply. The start dates of the PhD projects are flexible, but we prefer start dates as soon as possible.
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