Geophysicist position to support international research and capacity-building projects employing electromagnetic (EM) methods for groundwater mapping and hydrogeological characterization
The position is part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs–funded project “Scaling Up Electromagnetics Surveys for Large-Scale Hydrogeological Imaging of Groundwater in Complex Ethiopian Geological Settings”, implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) and Addis Ababa University (AAU).
Job assignments
The successful candidate will contribute to the acquisition, processing, inversion, and geological interpretation of large-scale EM datasets for hydrogeological mapping in Ethiopia. The work will involve both airborne and ground-based TEM systems and contribute directly to training and capacity building within MoWE and Ethiopian universities.Responsibilities include:
- Processing, inversion, and geological interpretation of large-scale EM data for groundwater mapping.
- Teaching and training Ethiopian partners and students in EM methods, data processing workflows, inversion software, and geological interpretation.
- Participation in fieldwork campaigns in Ethiopia (typically 2–3 weeks per trip), assisting with survey planning, deployment, and data collection.
- Contributing to the development of processing and modelling workflows that integrate EM data with hydrogeological and geological datasets.
- Collaborating with Ethiopian and Danish researchers to adapt EM methodologies to Ethiopia’s diverse geological settings.
- Supporting parallel TEM-related projects within the Hydrogeophysics Group, including airborne and ground-based EM surveys in other regions such as Kenya.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in geophysics, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience with EM data processing, inversion, and interpretation (e.g., TEM, AEM).
- Experience with geophysical inversion software, such as Aarhus Workbench, or similar platforms.
- Ability to develop geological interpretations from EM datasets.
- Demonstrated experience in training, teaching, or capacity building in geophysics or data processing.
- Strong analytical and programming skills (advanced Python preferred).
- Willingness and ability to participate in international fieldwork multiple times per year, including field campaigns in Ethiopia lasting up to 2–3 weeks.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an international team.
Place of Employment and Place of Work
The place of employment will be Aarhus University, and the place of work is the Department of Geoscience, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000 Aarhus, Denmark.
Further information
Applicants are encouraged to contact Associate Professor Denys Grombacher, Department of Geoscience, denys.grombacher@geo.au.dk for additional information.Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions or similar.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
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