Doctoral Researcher (f_m_x) – Hydro-Geophysics
Core
Investigate hydrological dynamics and mass-attraction effects on ring laser measurements at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell to assess groundwater and soil moisture impacts on Earth rotation observations.
Role type
Doctoral Researcher (Hydro-Geophysics)
Builds
Hydrological models and monitoring data for the RING project (Rotation in Physics, Geodesy, and Geophysics)
Domain
Geophysics / Hydrology / Geodesy
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Hydrological process understanding, Physically-based hydrological modelling (HYDRUS), Python programming, Environmental process modelling
Preferred skills
Hydro-geophysical monitoring device expertise, Potential field modelling with elementary bodies, Fieldwork experience
Technologies
HYDRUS, Python, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
Responsibilities
Deploy hydro-geophysical monitoring systems (soil moisture sensors, ERT transects), Derive spatial/temporal water storage variations from sensor data, Implement local physically-based hydrological models, Adapt methods for modelling hydrological mass attraction effects on tiltmeters, Interpret and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
Seniority
Doctoral Researcher (Early career, research focus)