The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
PostDoc (f_m_x) Real-time GNSS positioning for geohazard monitoring
Reference Number 9578
For our „Real-time GNSS“ group we are looking for a PostDoc (f_m_x) in full-time to start as soon as possible. The research work will be in the area of multi-GNSS Precise Point Positioning (PPP) with the constellations GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS, on carrier-phase ambiguity resolution for PPP-RTK, and on PPP corrections. As an application of real-time GNSS positioning, the position includes the support of our team in the analysis of regional GNSS networks for geohazard monitoring. The work of the candidate will combine innovative research under operational aspects together with international and interdisciplinary partner institutions.
Your responsibilities:
- Research in real-time high precision GNSS positioning with focus on PPP-RTK, multi-GNSS and multi-frequency integration, and PPP-RTK corrections
- Real-time analysis of regional GNSS networks for the monitoring of geohazards such as earthquakes
- Further development of the GNSS analysis software RT-PPP (C++)
- Active cooperation and support of international and interdisciplinary partner institutions with the application of GNSS real-time data in geosciences
- Publication of results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals
Your qualifications:
- Scientific university education and PhD in geodesy or related disciplines
- Experience with GNSS data processing, PPP, RTK
- Advanced knowledge of linear algebra, estimation theory and adjustment theory
- Experience in scientific programming, e.g. with C++, MATLAB, Python
- Knowledge in Unix/Linux-based operating system environments would be a plus
- Very good command of written and spoken English
- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
- High motivation and personal responsibility
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- Institute day-care centre on site
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Fixed-term: 3 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam
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