Senior Researcher in Applied Geophysics - DTU Space

DTU Space invites applications for a senior researcher in applied geophysics, with focus on near-surface geophysical data collected by UAVs. This includes the collection, processing, modelling, and interpretation of data.
DTU Space invites applications for a senior researcher in applied geophysics, with focus on near-surface geophysical data collected by UAVs. This includes the collection, processing, modelling, and interpretation of data.

The division of Geomagnetism and Geospace at DTU Space is renowned for its pioneering work on the Earth’s magnetic field, which pushes the boundaries of both fundamental research and practical applications.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be on the collection, processing, modelling, and interpretation of geophysical data, and on teaching/supervision of students.

You will communicate effectively with colleagues and be able to work as part of a team to achieve ambitious goals. You will also contribute to research-based teaching and running student projects in DTU’s Earth and Space Physics and Engineering study programme.

For this position the following skills are essential:

• You must have experience working with geophysical data
• You must have experience in conducting field campaigns
• You must have expertise in data processing and inverse modeling techniques
• You must have demonstrated the ability to publish at the highest-level in the international peer-reviewed research literature
• You must have presentation skills appropriate for communicating research findings at international conferences
• Passion to teach and supervise students
• Ability to thrive on collaboration and teamwork

You must contribute to teaching at the Department. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as a researcher or postdoc. To be appointed as a senior researcher, you must have completed a didactic/pedagogic education. If you do not have the necessary education, then it is possible to complete this requirement within a period of two years of appointment.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from professor and head of the division of Geomagnetism and Geospace Nils Olsen, email [email protected]. This is a permanent part-time position, with weekly number of hours to be agreed with the candidate.

You can read more about DTU Space at www.space.dtu.dk

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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday 5 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About DTU Space
DTU Space is Denmark's largest space research institute and a recognized international institution. With space as the starting point, we develop new technology, conduct research, educate engineers and PhD candidates, and provide advice, innovation and collaboration nationally and internationally.

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