Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences of Uppsala University is one of the most complete such academic
departments in Europe. Our research focuses on subjects that range from the Earth’s core to the
atmosphere, on scales from submicroscopic structures in minerals to the formation of mountains and oceans. We have teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Our courses offer a wide range within the geoscience area and several of the department's programs have received the highest rating in evaluations by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket) and the Swedish Higher Education Authority (Universitetskanslersämbetet). Please visit: www.geo.uu.se for more information about the department.

Geophysics is about "looking into" and understanding the Earth's structure, its history and processes - based on measurements of the Earth's physical properties. In geophysics we use quantitative physical methods to investigate the Earth and its environment

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

Duties
PhD candidate will conduct research within a series of planned projects inside and outside Sweden sponsored by a number of industry and research funding organizations with focus on hardrock seismic imaging for natural and energy resource exploration. Modern fiber-optic sensing methods on surface, borehole and in-mine will be experimented.  The PhD candidate will work within a larger research team including experts from different countries. In the continuation of the PhD study, multi-component seismic imaging of geological structures is also envisaged.

Requirements
We are seeking a motivated candidate with strong interest in research who has an academic magister/master- or engineering degree, or equivalent, in geophysics, geology, physics, earth sciences or a similar field (i.e. a degree at advanced level (Master"s level) or fulfill the requirements for courses comprising of at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits are at advanced level  (Master"s level) or the equivalent).  Good oral and written proficiency in English is required. The project includes fieldworks and the candidate should be willing to spend time outdoor for data collection alone and together with other people involved in the search. The position is full-time for four years and may be extended due to research or teaching assistantship up to 20%. 

Additional qualifications
Experience in seismic field data acquisition, working with seismic data, Linux/Unix and programming skills are important and will be considered a merit. A driving license is a merit as this may be needed at field work. 

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 of April or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Alireza Malehmir tel. +46(0)18-471 2335, e-mail: alireza.malehmir@geo.uu.se, tel. +46(0)18-471 2385.

Please submit your application by 7 of February 2022, UFV-PA 2022/54.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden.  

Type of employment Temporary position
Employment expires 2026-03-31
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2022-04-01
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number ufv-pa 2022/54
Union representative
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 17.Jan.2022
Last application date 07.Feb.2022 11:59 PM CET

Return to job vacancies