Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego we Wrocławiu

Rector of the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław

announces an open competition for the PostDoc position in the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformatics

The PostDoc position will be funded by the Polish National Science Center in the framework of the project “Integrated terrestrial reference frames based on SLR measurements to geodetic, active LEO, and GNSS satellites” (project number: 2019/35/B/ST10/00515).

Main tasks:

• Time series analysis of global geodetic parameters: station coordinates, low-degree gravity field parameters, and Earth rotation parameters derived from space and satellite geodesy techniques
• Analysis of geodetic parameters based on SLR and GNSS data and a comparison with geophysical models with geodynamic interpretations
• Combination of Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Lunar Laser Ranging (LLR) observations
• Publishing scientific papers and presentation of results at scientific conferences
• Assist in education of master and D. students

Requirements:

• D. University degree in geodesy, informatics, physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering, or a similar discipline acquired between June 2015 and June 2022(the Ph.D. degree must be obtained outside the host institution that is outside the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences)
• Excellent record of scientific achievements, including publications as the first author in high-level journals, such as Journal of Geodesy, GPS Solutions, Journal of Geophysical Research, Geophysical Research Letters, or similar
• Proficiency in programming (e.g., in C++, Fortran, Python or others) including data visualization
• Experience in processing satellite geodetic data and deriving geodetic parameters, e.g., Earth rotation parameters, station coordinates, gravity field parameters based on GNSS/SLR/LLR/VLBI data
• Proficiency in English (oral and written)
• Capability to work independently and timely, enjoying to participate actively in meetings of international teams and to present complex research matter concisely and appealingly (oral and written).

Required documents:

• Application with the motivation letter
• CV
• list of publications (track record)
• copy of the doctoral degree (D. diploma)

Application deadline: May 8, 2022

Beginning of the employment in the project: June 1, 2022

Salary: 10000,00 PLN per month (double gross), which is equal to about 2125,00 EUR per month (double gross)

Contract: 24 months

Contact: Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Sośnica, e-mail: geodesy.upwr@gmail.com 

We offer working opportunities in the inspiring, young, international team of the SPace And Close Earth Observation Sciences (SpaceOS) Working Group (see https://spaceos.igig.upwr.edu.pl/ ). More information about the project can be found at the website: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2019-09-16/streszczenia/463943-en.pdf

Applications and the selection procedure will follow the regulations from Annex to NCN Council Resolution No 90/2019 of 12 September 2019 amending the Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects: https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala90_2019-zal1_ang.pdf
The Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women for the PostDoc position will be strongly encouraged.