PhD Position in Applied Geosciences: The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) invites applications for a PhD position focusing on subsurface imaging using drilling-induced noise recorded by geophones and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). This research is part of the RUBADO project, examining High Temperature Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (HT-ATES) systems.
Designation
PhD Position (F/M/D) in Applied Geosciences
Research Area
Subsurface Imaging, Geophysics, Seismology, Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Location
Karlsruhe, Germany (KIT Campus North and Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Geophysics, Physics, Computational Earth Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong background in seismology, seismic methods, and numerical modeling.
- Programming experience (e.g., Matlab, C/C++).
- Interest in geothermal applications and enthusiasm for fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Job Description
The research will include:
- Data acquisition and pre-processing.
- Field installation and maintenance of acquisition campaigns.
- Developing forward synthetic models for 3C-seismic nodes and DAS.
- Quality control and processing of downhole accelerometer, geophone, and DAS data.
- Analyzing the signal from drilling-induced noise.
- Velocity model inversion and seismic imaging.
- Comparative assessment of DAS and geophones, exploring hybrid approaches.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online, referencing vacancy number 1310/2025. For additional information, contact Emmanuel Gaucher (emmanuel.gaucher@kit.edu) or Jérôme Azzola (jerome.azzola@kit.edu).
Last Date to Apply
November 30, 2025
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in geothermal energy research and application.
