Recent satellite missions have provided the scientific community with state-of-the-art gravity and gravity gradients observations. Moreover, a vast amount of high-quality seismological data from permanent and temporal networks are currently emerging. However, the full capabilities of these datasets have not been fully exploited yet. You will apply an innovative integration of satellite gravity (gradients and total field) with seismological modelling techniques. The main task is to improve the global Moho discontinuity map and to develop a methodology to image the density structure of the crust. In this work, global upper mantle velocity models will be tested to correct for upper mantle contribution to the gravity signal. The corrected signal will be then integrated with seismological surface wave and receiver function techniques in a joint inversion scheme to improve the Moho map globally. Finally, the developed inversion scheme will be used to make 3D high-resolution crustal models for three different regions in Africa, the Mediterranean, and South America.

You have:

• A PhD in Earth Sciences, geodesy or physics (with affinity to Earth sciences)
• Strong programming skills
• Experience in working with gravity data
• An affinity with seismology and/or seismological techniques
• You have an excellent command of English. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Dutch, is an advantage.

You must have a PhD at the time of employment, and show a demonstrated record or strong promise of research productivity. There are opportunities to mentor MSc and PhD graduate students, and teach graduate courses in your speciality.

Information and application

Additional information regarding the position can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Mark van der Meijde (e-mail: m.vandermeijde@utwente.nl). You are also invited to visit our homepage.

Please submit your application before 3 June 2019 (choose “apply now” below). Your application has to include (i) a motivation letter clearly stating how you meet the selection criteria and also outlining your research and teaching interests, and (ii) a detailed CV with references. Applications that do not include both documents will not be considered.

We offer an inspiring and challenging international environment. You will be employed for two years.

• Gross monthly salary between € 2709.- and € 4274.- depending on experience and qualifications (job profile Researcher level 4).
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development
• A solid pension scheme
• Minimum of 41 holiday days in case of full-time employment

 

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The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC's activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies.