3.5 year PhD position

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geophysics Section) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) in Munich, Germany, is seeking applications from enthusiastic young researchers for a 3.5-year PhD position funded by the German Research Foundation. The position is part of the RING research group that aims at pushing the limits of ring laser instruments for applications in Earth System science with applications in geodesy and geophysics. The PhD project will focus on all aspects of six-degree of freedom (6 dof) aspects of ground motion from observations with ring lasers or portable sensors to simulating seismic wavefields in complex media to using 6 dof networks as “array of arrays”. Research questions include the tracking of seismic sources, analysing and understanding seismic noise, as well as monitoring stress changes in the subsurface. We expect applications from self-motivated students (physics, geophysics, applied maths or other) with knowledge in wave phenomena, experience in (Python) programming, and  a capability to work independently. The successful candidate is also expected to help running the ring laser array ROMY at the Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck.  The PhD is embedded in a large research group with in total 14 PhD positions at several German institutions in physics, geophysics, and geodesy with a strong joint training programme. Complete applications must include a statement of research interests (one page), CV, publication list, and names and addresses of at least two referees. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2026. Later applications may be considered until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Prof. Dr. Heiner Igel, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Theresienstrasse 41, 80333 Munich, Germany, e-mail: Heiner.Igel@lmu.de.