Scientist / PostDoc position (m/f/x) Near‐Surface Geophysical Data Harmonization

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is looking for a motivated Scientist / PostDoc to optimize the usability of near-surface geophysical data for precision farming and archaeology. The successful candidate will develop workflows ensuring data harmonization, quality assurance, and long-term accessibility, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations among agriculture, archaeology, and geoinformatics.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family office support

Excellent research infrastructure

Subsidised Germany Job Ticket

Special annual payment

Qualifikationen

• University degree preferably with a PhD in a geoscientific discipline.
• Experience in interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration.
• Proven experience in near-surface geophysical methods.

Aufgaben

• Develop harmonised metadata standards for near-surface geophysical data.
• Acquire and provide quality-assured datasets from geophysical sensors.
• Collaborate with various scientific fields to promote shared data use.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geophysical methods

Data management

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in geoscientific discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Scientist / PostDoc position (m/f/x) Near‐Surface Geophysical Data Harmonization

Employer

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research ( UFZ ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

Geomorphology (GM)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Soil System Sciences (SSS)

Type

Full time

Level

Experienced

Open

Preferred education

PhD

Posted

We are looking for a motivated scientist (m/f/x) to optimise the usability of near-surface geophysical prospection datasets for use in precision farming and archaeology. This role involves developing and implementing a structured workflow to ensure data harmonisation, quality assurance and long-term accessibility. This workflow will promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and facilitate the creation of multimodal datasets for use across diverse scientific domains.
Your tasks
- Development of harmonised metadata standards for near-surface geophysical data within the framework of the National Research Data Infrastructure ( NFDI )
- Acquisition and provision of quality-assured datasets from various geophysical sensors (e.g., electromagnetic induction, electrical resistivity tomography, gamma spectrometry, magnetics) at a reference site, with a focus on multifunctional landscapes
- Development of practical guidelines to ensure data quality in the application of geophysical sensor systems
- Close interdisciplinary collaboration with partners from agricultural sciences, archaeology, geoinformatics and other fields to promote shared data use and cross-domain integration
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office‘
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- University degree in a geoscientific discipline, preferably with a PhD
- Strong motivation and experience of interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration, ideally gained through involvement in relevant scientific projects
- Extensive and proven experience in the application of near-surface geophysical methods
- Ability to work independently with strong conceptual skills, creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
- Ideally, experience and knowledge in managing heterogeneous and cross-disciplinary datasets
- Communication skills in both written and spoken German and English