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Fully Funded PhD in Earth and Planetary Geodynamics, Venus Tectonics and 3D Geodynamic Modelling University of Freiburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD position with a generous research budget for computational resources, conference travel, and project-related expenses.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
University of Freiburg
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PhD opportunity in Earth and Planetary Geodynamics at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
The Earth and Planetary Geodynamics (EPG) research group, led by Junior Professor Anna Gülcher, is recruiting for a fully funded PhD position focused on the dynamics of Venus and its connections to Earth-like tectonic processes. The project centers on high-end 3D geodynamic modelling of tectonic and magmatic processes in selected Venusian regions, with links to planetary mission observations such as remote sensing, topography, and gravity. The broader scientific goal is to better understand the conditions that favor the onset of plate-tectonic behavior on rocky planets and to draw implications for early Earth geodynamics and volcanic outgassing.
This opportunity sits within an interdisciplinary environment bridging geosciences and planetary sciences. The group combines computational modelling, Earth observations, planetary mission data, and laboratory constraints to study planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres. Research themes include tectonics, mantle convection, volcanism and outgassing, atmospheric evolution, scientific software development, and the interpretation of geophysical and remote-sensing datasets.
The position is advertised as 3.5 years in duration with a flexible start date in late summer/fall 2026. It includes a generous research budget for computational resources, conference travel, and project-related expenses. Training opportunities include geodynamic modelling, computational methods, data science, scientific communication, and international collaboration.
Eligibility / profile: applicants should be strongly interested in geodynamics, planetary science, tectonics, volcanism, and numerical modelling. Experience with computational methods or high-performance computing would be useful. The post does not list a detailed formal requirement set in the text provided.
Application window: review of applications begins on 2026-06-22 and continues until the position is filled.
More information: full details are available on the group webpage linked in the post.
Funding details
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD position with a generous research budget for computational resources, conference travel, and project-related expenses.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong interest in Earth and planetary geodynamics, tectonics, volcanism, and numerical/computational modelling. The post highlights training in geodynamic modelling, computational methods, data science, scientific communication, and international collaboration; prior experience with high-performance computing, modelling, or related geoscience/planetary science work would be advantageous. No specific degree prerequisite is stated in the post, but this is a PhD position.
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Professors
Junior Professor in Earth & Planetary Geodynamics
Germany
Research Interests
Planetary Science
Petrology
Mantle Dynamics
Planetary Geology
Crustal Evolution
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