Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) ,,Physics-Based and Data-Driven Machine Learning for THM Systems"

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious research center in Germany seeks a PostDoc for an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of geoscience and AI, focusing on induced seismicity. The candidate will innovate strategies that merge data-driven insights with physical models, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in geothermal energy technology.

Leistungen

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic environment

Flexible working hours and conditions

Extensive training opportunities

Public service benefits

Professional career advice

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in machine learning and geosciences.
• Strong programming skills in Python/C++.

Aufgaben

• Develop strategies combining data-driven and physics-based approaches.
• Integrate models into decision-making systems.
• Present results at conferences and publish findings.

Kenntnisse

Machine Learning

Data-driven approaches

Physics-based modeling

Programming in Python/C++

Induced Seismicity

Ausbildung

PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Geophysics

Master's degree (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Research Field Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Jul 2025 - 21:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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 according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

For section 4.5 Subsurface Process Modelling (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a: Reference Number 10504

Are you seeking a PostDoc project at the interface between geoscience, machine learning and mathematics – with an application to the highly relevant topic of induced seismicity?

Then a position in this project might be appealing to you. The aim of the project is the further development and optimisation of hybrid artificial intelligence systems. A specific focus is on sparse data applications and the reliable incorporation of physical knowledge, to produce explainable models. The project focuses on the use of AI methods in procedures for determining sensitivities, uncertainties and an optimal experimental design. The topic of induced seismicity is important for the further development of technologies in the field of geothermal energy, resulting in a high social relevance of the project.

Your responsibilities:

• Development of new strategies to combine data-driven and physics-based machine learning approaches
• Further development of error metrics and evaluation criteria for the goal-orientated construction of surrogate models
• Integration of the development model into traffic light systems
• Further Development of the code basis
• Presentation of the results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD degree in mathematics, computer science or geophysics or in related subjects
• Experience in the field of induced seismicity, mathematics, or computer science
• Programming skills in Python/C++ as well as experience in the field of machine learning

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• 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
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
  
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: 1st September 2025
Fixed-term: 24 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. 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 Have we piqued your interest?If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 2nd July 2025. Please use our online application form only.Requirements for the application:

• Paragraph delineating your background, interest in the position and career goals (letter of motivation)
• Academic credentials -mark sheets and degree statements- (certificates)
• Names and contact details of (at least) two referees (letter of recommendation)
• Summary of the PhD thesis or equivalent

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Denise Degen. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number [phone].

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.