苏黎世联邦理工大学、鲁汶大学最新岗位制博士项目分享

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苏黎世联邦理工大学

PhD Monitoring water related mass-balance changes in the Swiss Alps with passive seismic interferometry

ETH Zürich| Seismic imaging and Interferometry group

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 招满即止

The Seismic imaging and Interferometry group at SED has an open position for a PhD student in passive seismic interferometry.

At the interface of seismology, hydrogeology, and energy sciences, this project aims to advance the knowledge of how Earth's shallow fluid systems change over time and space. Being able to closely observe and monitor these processes is pivotal in enhancing our understanding and management of critical resources such as water and energy, as well as geohazards. Switzerland is already heavily affected by climate change, with long hot and dry periods in summer, inexorably melting glaciers and snow-poor winters. In particular, in the Swiss Alpine region, these mass-balance changes have significant impacts on slope stability, induced seismicity and groundwater recharge.

Such mass-balance changes modify stresses in the subsurface, affecting speed and attenuation of seismic waves crossing the regions. Switzerland has one of the densest seismic monitoring networks in the world, allowing us to work toward a near real-time monitoring of the stress state of the subsurface.

Job description

The PhD student will work in the field of passive seismic interferometry and tackle the following aspects:

1. Methodological advances: Quantify the impact of various parameters on seismic velocity and potentially on seismic attenuation.
2. Process understanding: Assess long-term velocity changes at selected locations with the introduction of unsupervised machine learning and study the interaction of mass balance changes (crustal stress changes) and geohazards such as rain-induced seismicity and landslides.
3. Application: Scaling up to assess the spatial distribution of long-term hydrological changes across Switzerland.

As a final project goal stands the development of a real-time monitoring framework for Switzerland using cutting-edge seismic interferometry methods to probe the 4-dimensional (space-time) changes in subsurface fluids.

Profile

Join Our Dynamic Team as a YoungScientist!

What we are looking for:We are seeking a passionate young scientist with a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research and collaborate with a diverse, global team.

Key Qualifications

• MSc in Seismology, Geophysics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A solid grasp of general physics and a keen interest in the physics of wave propagation.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or similar languages. You will also need a solid grasp of physics to power your research.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English, as you will be publishing research and interacting with international researchers at conferences and more.

What will make you stand out

• A proactive, creative mindset when it comes to solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.
• A willingness to work on large data processing tasks on cluster computers.

Curious? So are we.

The application window is open and will remain open until the position is filled. The position is available with a flexible start date from June 2025 until early 2026. We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents prepared in English (please make sure your last name is on all documents, and in all file names):

• A Motivation and Research Interest Statement (max. 2 pages)
• A full CV, including the names of 2 referees who may be consulted at an advanced stage in the selection process
• An academic transcript/ list of courses completed, including grades (please upload a single PDF)

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Anne Obermann (no applications):anne.obermann@sed.ethz.ch.

鲁汶大学

PhD position: The influence of stress-related arousal on habituation of bodily and auditory sensations

KU Leuven | Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 19, 2025

Project

The prevalence of people experiencing persistent aversive bodily sensations such as dyspnea and pain is substantial. Yet, it remains unclear how acute aversive bodily sensations become persistent and increasingly unrelated to bodily dysfunctions that might have initially caused them. The current project studies habituation and sensitization, two simple forms of learning known to be modulated by individual and/or contextual factors in humans, in relation to aversive bodily and auditory sensations. The PhD student shall work on the project’s work package that aims to scrutinize stress-related arousal as a potential key modulator of habituation to stimuli in respiratory, pain and auditory modalities. The PhD student will carry out several studies testing whether a laboratory stress induction procedure reduces habituation, and whether a single or multiple week mindfulness / slow breathing intervention fosters habituation to these stimuli. Studied outcomes will include both self-reports and neural (EEG) & peripheral psychophysiological responses to the stimuli. Apart from the acquisition and statistical analysis of the data, the PhD student will also be responsible for the scientific reporting of the results in international peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences. The conducted line of experimental studies will result in a PhD thesis that will be defended by the end of the research project.

Profile

• You obtained a Master’s Degree in psychology, neuroscience, biomedical science, movement- and rehabilitation science or related field (or will obtain such degree no later than 15/09/2025)
• You obtained good grades during your study trajectory
• You have a strong affinity with research on stress, stress reduction interventions, and/or symptom perception.
• You have a strong interest and/or background in psychophysiology and experimental studies
• You possess excellent data analytic skills
• You have excellent communicative skills in English (both verbally and academic writing)
• You are a team player who can also work independently
• You have strong organizational skills, are flexible and proactive
• You are not afraid of challenges
• You think critically and have a curious mind

Offer

• Full-time PhD position in a 4-year research project
• Duration of contract: 1-year fulltime PhD position, extendable to 4 years (upon positive evaluation after 1 year)
• Excellent working conditions: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/phd/phd-informatie
• Professional development via the KU Leuven doctoral school program and YouReCa (https://research.kuleuven.be/en/career/youreca), participation in (inter)national conferences, workshops, teaching, and working in a creative, interdisciplinary environment where cross-fertilization between clinical practice and science is highly valued

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Ilse Van Diest, tel.: +32 16 32 60 29, mail:ilse.vandiest@kuleuven.be.