Geophysicist (f/m/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research Uni­ver­sity in the Helm­holtz Association creates and imparts know­ledge for the society and the environ­ment. It is our goal to make signi­ficant contri­butions to mastering the global challenges of man­kind in the fields of energy, mobi­lity, and infor­mation. For this, about 9.800 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disci­plines in research, aca­demic education, and inno­vation.

We are looking for the Insti­tute for Nuclear Waste Dis­posal (INE) as soon as possible and limited for 3 years for a

Geo­phy­sicist (f/m/d)

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is currently building the research infra­struc­ture DeepStor for high-temperature heat storage as well as the generic under­ground labora­tory GeoLaB for research on the EGS techno­logy in crystal­line bedrock. In connection with both infrastructures, geophysical data will be col­lected and processed. The exploration depths are up to approx. 1'500 m. The aim is to test or develop novel approaches beyond conven­tional methods and eva­lu­ation proce­dures for specific scientific questions. INE offers many years of experience in geothermal exploration, as well as colla­boration in an inter­disci­pli­nary and inter­national team. The research infra­struc­tures offer a long-term research pers­pective and the opportunity to take responsi­bili­ty for individual areas.

Your area of responsibility will mainly comprise:

• Collection of geophysical data in the explo­ration areas of "KIT Campus Nord II" and "Tromm" as well as planning and quality assurance of campaigns
• Evaluation of geophysical data
• Modeling and cooperation in the inversion of geo­physical data
• Modeling of the reactivation potential of fault zones
• Publication of the results in scientific journals as well as their presenta­tion at symposia
• Development of monitoring methods

Personal qualification:
You have a university degree in geo­sciences (Diplom (Uni)/ Master) with a comple­ted doctorate. Further­more, we expect many years of professional experience with seismic and/or non-seismic geo­physical methods (Magento­tellutirk, gravimetry) and experience in field work. Personally, you convince with strong commu­ni­cation skills, very good written and spoken German and English, and the ability to work in a team.

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Please apply online until October 15, 2023 using the vacancy number 574/2023 to Ms Ratzel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Eva Schill, phone +49 721 608-24360.

You can find further information on the internet: www.kit.edu

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