Heiner Igel

LMU Munich and partners in Germany are preparing a major DFG-funded Research Unit, RING: Rotations in Physics, Geophysics, and Geodesy , focused on measuring tiny fluctuations in the Earth’s rotation using ring laser technology . The project brings together research in geophysics , geodesy , seismology , quantum optics , and metrology , with applications to Earth rotation, navigation, seismic monitoring, and atmosphere-solid Earth coupling. The announcement states that the research unit will offer 15 positions in total: 14 PhD positions and 1 postdoc . The unit is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for four years, with an opportunity for extension. The project involves around ten institutions in Germany, including LMU Munich, the University of Bonn, BKG, TUM, GFZ Potsdam, KIT Karlsruhe, the University of Hamburg, the University of Hannover, TU Berlin, and the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell. At the time of the post, the positions are to be advertised soon , so no formal application deadline or portal is yet provided. Interested candidates should monitor the LMU news page and the LinkedIn announcement for the individual calls once they are published. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with interests in Earth science, physics, precision measurement, and related computational or observational methods. The post does not specify language-test waivers, tuition details, or salary amounts.