Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
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PhD Position in Physics of the Earth (part-time 75%) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
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This PhD position in Physics of the Earth is offered at the Geophysical Institute (GPI) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Black Forest Observatory (BFO) in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The project focuses on understanding how atmospheric forces deform the Earth’s crust. The successful doctoral researcher will work across the full scientific workflow, from field deployment to modelling and application. A major part of the work is designing and operating a large-N barometer network, building on an already-established field setup with around 90 sensors delivering data from the start.
The research also includes data analysis, inversion, and deterministic, physics-based crustal coupling modelling, with time series analysis carried out in Python. The resulting models will be used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of high-precision deformation measurements. The position sits within the research environment of KIT’s Geophysical Institute and the Black Forest Observatory, combining observational infrastructure with computational geophysics.
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What's required
Open to graduates in Geophysics, Physics, or a related discipline. The advert particularly highlights that physics graduates are an excellent fit. The position is part-time 75%.
How to apply
Apply via the official job posting/application link. The advert also provides an extended project information page for further details.
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