14 days ago
Full-time
Junior
Mid Level
23.09.24
#geologie#forschung#potsdam
PostDoc Researcher (f_m_x) Studying radio source structure in geodetic VLBI
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Intro
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences invites applications for a PostDoc Researcher in the research group Astrogeodesy.
Tasks
- Perform geodetic/astrometric VLBI data processing and analysis
- Develop pipelines for calibrating VLBI observations and imaging VGOS data
- Investigate image alignment over frequency and core shift at 3 – 14 GHz
- Understand structure evolution over time for the AGNs in VGOS observations
- Explore VGOS data for tropospheric turbulence
- Estimate ionospheric parameters
- Validate results from VGOS with GNSS, numerical weather models, and water vapor radiometers
- Collaborate in a highly interdisciplinary and international team
- Present results at international conferences and project meetings
- Publish results in international scientific journals
Requirements
- Master`s degree or equivalent and PhD degree in VLBI, radio astronomy, astrophysics, astrometry, geodesy, or a related field
- Good understanding of estimation process and astrophysical/geophysical models
- Strong background and publication record in the development and application of VLBI observation in astronomy, astrometry, or geodesy
- Very good command of English language
- Strong skills in scientific programming with Python, Fortran, and/or other languages
Benefits
- 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
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