PHD POSITION

Doctoral researcher (f_m_x) – Terrestrial and Cryo-Hydrological Gravimetry

Deadline: 4 Dec 2026 · 22 days left

Institution: GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung
City: Potsdam
Country: Germany
Field: Earth, environment and agriculture
Type: PhD position
Deadline: 4 Dec 2026 · 22 days left

About this position

Geosciences. Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3). Area of research: Scientific / postdoctoral posts Job description: The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of geosciences. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, we address global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, we combine cutting-edge research with social relevance. Our international staff - around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests - work in a multidisciplinary way and with a unique infrastructure to research the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision: “Taking the pulse of the Earth to safeguard a habitable planet.” For section 1.2 Global Geomonitoring and Gravity Field (department "Geodesy"), we are looking for a: Reference Number 11591 The GFZ department "Geodesy" has five independent sections that together advance the goals of the Helmholtz research programme "Changing Earth - Sustaining our Future" and provide important GFZ services and infrastructure within the Modular Earth Science Infrastructure (MESI). With this call, we are looking for a PhD student for section 1.2 "Global Geomonitoring and Gravity Field". This section focuses on developing and operating infrastructure for gravity field observations from global to local scales, with applications spanning geodynamic and climatic processes, water bud

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