Postdoc in Geohazards: Glacier & Volcano Forecasting

European Geosciences Union; Uppsala kommun; Presencial; SEK 390.600 - 502.200; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Prestigious ERC Funding

Career Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Resumo da vaga

Uppsala University is offering two ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in Natural Hazards, focused on glacier instabilities and volcanic eruptions. Successful candidates will develop models to understand and forecast catastrophic failures in geophysical systems.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess strong programming skills. The project emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, providing an opportunity to engage with leading researchers globally.

Qualificações

• Strong foundation in mathematics, mechanics, and physics.
• Substantial experience in scientific programming and computational modelling.
• Evidence of research excellence through peer-reviewed publications.

Responsabilidades

• Develop physics-based modelling approaches for understanding geomaterials.
• Investigate mechanisms governing failure precursors and instability evolution.
• Co-supervise PhD students and contribute to ERC research programme development.

Conhecimentos

Scientific programming

Computational modelling

Mathematics

Physics

Formação

PhD in geomechanics, geophysics, physics, mathematics, or engineering

Descrição da vaga

Uppsala University is offering two ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in Natural Hazards, focused on glacier instabilities and volcanic eruptions. Successful candidates will develop models to understand and forecast catastrophic failures in geophysical systems.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess strong programming skills. The project emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, providing an opportunity to engage with leading researchers globally.