Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) - Experimental rock deformation GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
For the section 4.2 Geomechanics and Scientific Drilling (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a:Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) - Experimental rock deformation
ERC funded project RockDeath (Role of Fluids in rock deformation and the earthquake cycle)
The aim of the project “RockDeath" is to identify and quantify the coupled mechanical, hydraulic, and chemical processes occurring across the lithosphere, from slow creep to rapid earthquake slip, and to determine the role played by fluids on deep and shallow seismicity, slow slip, and long-term evolution of plate boundaries.
The postholder will advance part of this research programme by conducting rock deformation experiments aimed at constraining the hydro-mechanical properties of rocks and fault zone materials under crustal conditions. The experimental plan includes the use and further development of innovative laboratory and data analysis techniques to determine the coupling between fluid pressure and rock deformation.
Your responsibilities:
- Design and conduct laboratory rock deformation experiments
- Use existing and, if necessary, develop new models to interpret the data
- Maintain and, if necessary, develop laboratory equipment as needed
- Prepare and present findings of research activities to colleagues
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
- Present scientific and technical results and products at international conferences
About you:
Essential Qualifications:
- A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD (or thesis submitted subject to examination) in Earth Sciences or in a related field with a focus on rock deformation, rock physics or fault mechanics
- Breadth of knowledge in materials and rock physics (e.g., friction laws, fluid flow, fracture mechanics, flow laws)
- Experience in experimental rock physics or rock deformation techniques
- A track record of publication(s) in the peer-reviewed literature in a relevant branch of the physical sciences
Desirable Qualifications:
- Preferred, but not essential: experience with quantitative data analysis techniques (e.g., inverse methods)
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- Institute day-care centre on site
- Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam
Reference number
11316
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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
The GFZ is Germany’s national center for research on the solid Earth. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges—ranging from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and preserving our environment in times of global change to the responsible management of natural resources. We are a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization. With approximately 1,200 staff and around 500 visiting researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz research area “Earth and Environment,” combining cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration.
Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies of Earth’s systems and leverages advanced technologies and infrastructures to explore solutions and bring our knowledge into society. We do all this in line with our vision: “In tune with the Earth—to preserve it as a habitable planet.”
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