PhD Student in Applied Geophysics with Focus on Seismic Methods

PhD Candidate in Applied Geophysics with Focus on Seismic Methods and Petrophysics for Mineral Exploration The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's largest and most versatile institution of its kind, with a unique breadth and approximately 300 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary, combining natural sciences and technology with social sciences. We have research programs in air, water, and landscape studies; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; mineralogy, petrology, and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By studying Earth's history, we understand how the planet has evolved and how our pursuit of sustainable development can benefit from this knowledge. For more information: https://www.geo.uu.se/. Geophysics is about "looking inside" and understanding Earth's structure, its history, and processes – based on measurements of the planet's physical properties. In geophysics, we use quantitative physical methods to investigate the Earth and its environment. The program currently drives several national and international projects and has access to world-class research infrastructures. It also leads the Smart Exploration Research Center (http://www.smartexploration.se/), a collaboration between four Swedish universities and several technology and industry partners. Job Responsibilities The doctoral candidate's tasks will consist of research within a series of planned innovative work in and outside Sweden, sponsored by various industry and research funding organizations (e.g., the Strategic Research Foundation, SSF) and within the recently established Smart Exploration Research Center for sustainable and responsible exploration of critical raw materials. We are seeking a candidate interested in seismic methods, physical properties of rocks and minerals, and machine learning solutions. The doctoral candidate will work within a larger research team, involving collaboration and data sharing. A significant portion of the work will focus on seismic methods and petrophysics, including joint interpretations with other geological and geochemical data. The doctoral position is for four years and can be extended by up to 20% through assistant duties in research, fieldwork, and teaching. Qualifications Eligible for doctoral-level education is someone who has: - Completed a master's level degree in geophysics, geology, physics, geoscience, or similar, or - Completed at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 credits at the advanced level, with an independent thesis of at least 15 credits, or - Acquired essentially equivalent knowledge through other means. The applicant must be able to speak and write English at an advanced level. Since the work partially involves fieldwork, the applicant should be willing to work outdoors periodically, collecting data independently or with others. Desirable/Meritorious Qualifications Experience in seismic field data collection, working with new instruments and electronics, working with seismic data, Linux, and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB or Python) are important and will be considered meritorious. A driver's license is an asset as it may be needed for fieldwork. Doctoral regulations can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, §§ 1-7, and in the university's rules and guidelines. About the Position The position is time-limited, according to HF Chapter 5, § 7. Full-time employment. Start date January 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. For information about the position, contact: Dr. Magdalena Markovic, email: [email protected]. Apply by November 25, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3365 Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment is approval upon security screening. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications will be received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]