Heiner Igel

The RING project in Germany is advertising 1 postdoc and 14 PhD positions in a highly interdisciplinary research environment spanning physics, geophysics, geodesy, hydrology, and seismology . The project is part of the RING research unit (Rotations in Physics, Geodesy and Geophysics) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) . The scientific focus is on improving the sensitivity and stability of ring-laser based observations of rotational motion . Research topics include laser physics , quantum optics , metrology , Earth Orientation Parameters (EOP) , polar motion, length-of-day variations, and the development of portable ring lasers for broadband 6 degree-of-freedom ground motion observations. The project also connects to atmosphere-solid Earth coupling and seismic applications. Successful candidates will join a vibrant multidisciplinary team with 14 PhD students, one postdoc, lead and associate scientists. The announcement is especially relevant for applicants interested in experimental and observational work at the interface of physics and Earth sciences . The post does not specify detailed eligibility criteria, funding amounts, or a deadline in the announcement text provided. Interested applicants should consult the project website and the Jobs page for the individual research projects and application instructions. Institutional context in the post includes Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the broader RING consortium.