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Annette Eicker

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PhD Researcher in Climate Science, Geodesy and Superconducting Gravimetry for Snow and Cryosphere Research GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Geology

Funding

The position is a three-year PhD researcher position, with possible extension. No specific salary, stipend, tuition coverage, or other funding details are provided in the post.

Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

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Germany

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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

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Geology
Environmental Science
Climate Science
Geophysics
Earth Science
Snow Science
Geodesy
Cryosphere Science
Gravimetry
Physics

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About this position

PhD opportunity in climate science, geodesy and superconducting gravimetry at the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany.

The PhD researcher will join SnowShifts, an ERC Synergy Grant project investigating how snow regimes are changing in some of the world’s most extreme environments. The research will explore how superconducting gravimetry can measure changes in snow mass and improve understanding of climate-driven changes in the cryosphere.

Field and research contexts include the Zugspitze, Tibetan Plateau, Antarctica and the Arctic. The successful candidate will work within an international, interdisciplinary team alongside colleagues from Oslo, Vienna, Lausanne and Toulouse.

Applicants should have an academic background in geodesy, geophysics, geosciences, physics or a related discipline. Interest in data analysis, gravity measurements, measurement technology and cryosphere research is desirable. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

The position is for three years, with a possible extension. The application deadline is 4 December 2026. Full details and application instructions are available through the linked GFZ announcement.

Funding details

The position is a three-year PhD researcher position, with possible extension. No specific salary, stipend, tuition coverage, or other funding details are provided in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in geodesy, geophysics, geosciences, physics, or a related field. They should enjoy working with data and be interested in gravity measurements and the cryosphere. The post particularly encourages women to apply.

How to apply

Review the full details and submit an application through the linked GFZ job advertisement/application page. Applications are due by 4 December 2026.

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Climate Science

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Cryosphere Science

Environmental Science