Research Scientist (f_m_x): Earth surface response

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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.
For section 4.6 Geomorphologie (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a:
Research Scientist (f_m_x): Landscape response to the 2024 Hualien Earthquake
Reference Number 9370
Since 2017, we have monitored landscape dynamics in the Liwu catchment, Taiwan. This mountain catchment is located in the area most affected by ground shaking and aftershocks of the M7.4 Hualien earthquake, causing widespread landsliding and rockfall as well as a release of groundwater. Our network of seismic, hydrometric and weather sensors (TESO) is capturing the impact and lingering effects of the earthquake on the landscape, and ongoing high-frequency river sampling will yield detailed insight into the earthquake-induced sediment, organic matter and solute fluxes. We are now aiming to hire a research scientist to join our scientific response to this event, to secure data acquisition and quality, and to further develop the TESO monitoring network. Research opportunities range from co- and post-seismic sediment production and routing to the impact of the earthquake on the groundwater system, chemical weathering, and organic carbon cycling.
Your responsibilities:
Conception and coordination of research addressing the landscape response to the 2024 Hualien earthquake with a focus on the Liwu catchment and the TESO network
Planning and execution of work at the site, for example for maintenance, installation of new instruments or sampling protocols, advancing scientific projects, and liaison with local partners
Coordination of data acquisition and sampling, data quality control, and organization of analysis
Optimization and automation of data workflows
Documentation of activities, processes and observations
Analysis and interpretation of data and writing of scientific publications
Support of internal and external partners working at the site and using the data
Representation of the TESO consortium and its work on landscape response to the 2024 Hualien earthquake
Your qualifications:
A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a completed doctorate in geosciences, hydrology, hydraulic engineering or related disciplines
A proven ability to work in a scientific consortium and to coordinate diverse activities
An aptitude for working constructively and respectfully in different cultural settings
A substantial interest in earth surface processes
Experience with organization and execution of complex fieldwork
Expertise in one or more of the following: analysis of time series data, data management and automatic workflows, environmental seismology, weathering geochemistry, organic geochemistry
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