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Niklas Linde

6 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Geophysical Characterization of Ancient Roman Mole Structures University of Lausanne in Switzerland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Postdoctoral research position for 2 years total: 1-year contract renewable for 1 additional year, 100% activity rate. The post is research-focused; no stipend amount is stated.

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Expired

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Switzerland

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University of Lausanne

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Geophysics
Archaeology
Earth Science
Marine Archaeology
Inversion
Ground Penetrating Radar
Physics

About this position

Postdoctoral position in geophysical characterization of ancient Roman mole structures at the University of Lausanne (Institute of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment).

The TRANS-PORTUS project is an international and transdisciplinary research effort focused on reconstructing the trajectories of ancient Roman harbours by combining archaeology, harbour deposits, and urban/environmental context. The postdoctoral researcher will work on the characterization of mole structures, with fieldwork primarily at Portus near Rome and also at Civitavecchia.

Research activities include geophysical logging, surface-to-borehole geophysics, high-resolution seismic reflection, and ground-penetrating radar. The role also involves processing and analysing geophysical data using standard and innovative approaches, with results published in applied geophysics and archaeo-geophysical journals, and broader implications integrated into maritime archaeology publications.

Applicants should hold a PhD in geophysics or a related field and have strong skills in fieldwork, modelling, and inversion. Experience with high-resolution seismic reflection or GPR is an advantage. Strong English communication skills are expected; Italian or French is a plus. A valid driving licence for Switzerland and Italy is essential, and occasional night/weekend fieldwork may be required.

The position is a 100% research appointment for 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year. Start date is 01.09.2026 or by agreement. Deadline to apply is 2026-06-01. Apply via the linked website with a cover letter, CV, diplomas, and three referees.

Funding details

Postdoctoral research position for 2 years total: 1-year contract renewable for 1 additional year, 100% activity rate. The post is research-focused; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

PhD in geophysics or a related field; strong skills in geophysical fieldwork, acquisition, processing, modelling and inversion; experience with high-resolution seismic reflection or ground-penetrating radar is an advantage; strong oral and written communication skills; high-level English required; working knowledge of Italian or French is an advantage; valid driving licence for Switzerland and Italy is essential; willingness to occasionally work nights and weekends; interest in archaeology and collaborative transdisciplinary research.

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Professor of Environmental Geophysics

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Geophysics

Hydrology

Waveform Inversion

Data Inversion

Ecohydrology