PhD position in Geophysics with focus on reflection seismics and deep drilling

Reflection seismics and associated methods, such as traveltime tomography, are used to generate high resolution images of the Earth's interior. The acquired data contain both geometrical information on geological structure and on the physical properties of the material that the waves have propagated through. The reflection seismic group is currently running projects involving studies of major crustal features of the Baltic Shield, mineral exploration, geological storage of CO₂, and siting and/or monitoring of nuclear waste repositories. Research focus is on

1. structural interpretation of reflection seismic data based traditional processing methods,
2. monitoring CO₂ geological storages sites
3. developing novel processing methods for hard rock conditions, and
4. integrating results from the field data with other geophysical and geological data.

The geophysics program runs its own 400 channel seismic acquisition system and uses modern processing software. The interest in mineral prospecting has increased significantly in Sweden in recent years due to the increased global demand for raw materials. Aside from improved interpretation methods, research is required in the fields of seismic processing and seismic waveform tomography. The PhD candidate will perform research within the field of hard rock seismology with applications related to deep drilling, both siting of boreholes and geological interpretation on a more regional scale. Acquisition and processing of seismic data are part of the activities included in the position. Research will focus on

1. interpretation of geological structure based on the reflection seismic data,
2. development of novel and innovative processing methods, and
3. integration of reflection seismic results with other geological and geophysical data from the Jamtland area in Sweden in order to plan deep drilling projects there. 

The PhD candidate will work within a larger research program with other candidates and researchers from Sweden and abroad. The research will be coupled to the Swedish Deep Drilling Program (www.sddp.se) with special emphasis on drilling in the Jamtland area (www.sddp.se/en/cosc). Goals of the research include producing reliable seismic images that can be used for planning of deep drilling to 2-3 km depth. The candidate will also be involved in the planning and execution of the drilling in the later part of the studies.
We are seeking a motivated candidate where a strong background in math, physics, geophysics and geology is desirable, as is documented field experience. Linux/Unix skills are necessary, experience in programming in C is desirable, and using software such as GMT, Seismic Unix and shell scripts is a merit. The successful applicant is expected to, and should be willing, to spend time in the field, as part of her/his PhD studies, operating geophysical instruments. The PhD positions are for 4 years where financing for the first year may be by a grant (utbildningsbidrag) and the following 3 years as an employee of the university as a PhD student. If funds are available, it is possible to extend the PhD study period to 5 years by working as a teaching/research assistant. Uppsala University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for these positions.

For further information contact Prof. Christopher Juhlin, tel. 018-471 2392, e-post christopher.juhlin@geo.uu.se, Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone. +46-18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone. +46-18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone. +46-18-471 3315.

Applications should include a CV, university transcripts that include a list of courses and grades, any publications, and references to two persons who can write recommendations.

The application should be sent , preferrably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se , or by fax + 46 18 471 2000, or by mail to: Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2009/2866. Application deadline on 28 January, 2010.