W2 - Professor (f/m/d) in Hydrogeophysics (according to the Jülich model)

The Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Cologne and the Forschungszentrum Jülich invite applications for a position as

W2 - Professor (f/m/d) in Hydrogeophysics (according to the Jülich model)

The W2-Professorship aims to establish hydrogeophysics as an interface between hydrology, hydrogeology, and near-surface geophysics by strengthening the hydrogeophysical research in the field of the development and application of electromagnetic methods (EM) and improving the characterization of terrestrial hydrosystems. The main research topics include the high-resolution 3D modelling and inversion of electromagnetic data with a strong focus on ground penetrating radar (GPR), tomographic imaging of the subsurface and on the technical development of the GPR method. The professorship targets to develop novel inversion methods (especially GPR) on the laboratory- and field-scale with high spatial and temporal resolution. The research will provide a more detailed understanding of hydrological and hydrogeological systems and their processes which can be included in terrestrial models.

Applicants are expected to have extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of the GPR method and the inversion of GPR data. Additionally, comprehensive knowledge and experience in the field of near-surface geophysics and hydro-geophysics are expected, as well as educational skills.

The joint appointment (according to the Jülich model) between the Forschungszentrum Jülich and the University of Cologne will strengthen the collaboration between both institutes in the field of terrestrial research, geophysics, and, in particular, in hydrogeophysics.

The tasks of the professorship include the further development and implementation of courses in the fields of "Hydro-geophysics" and "Numerical Methods and Inverse Modelling for Geophysicists" in the German- and English-language Bachelor's and Master's programs (Geophysik und Meteorologie, Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The recruitment requirements according to Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW) apply.

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are expressly encouraged to apply and given priority in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with special needs or of equal status. Both institutions also offer support for dual career couples. The successful candidate will be offered support in the form of comprehensive human resource development.

Applicants should include a letter of motivation with teaching and research statements accompanied by supporting documents (CV, complete publication list highlighting the three most important publications, information of external funding, academic achievements and honors). Applications should be submitted via the Academic Job Portal of the University of Cologne (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) no later than December 13, 2019.

Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Herr Prof. Dr. Günter Schwarz
University of Cologne,
Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany
E-Mail: mnf-berufungen@uni-koeln.de