POST: IMS/LAB/Κ/P/PostDoc-5 Post-Doc Researcher with a PhD in one of the following topics: geophysics, geology, electrical engineering, surveying engineering, navigation technologies, satellite remote sensing, geology, physics, archaeological sciences, a.o.

POST: IMS/LAB/Κ/P/PostDoc-5

Post-Doc Researcher

with a PhD in one of the following topics: geophysics, geology, electrical engineering, surveying engineering, navigation technologies, satellite remote sensing, geology, physics, archaeological sciences, a.o.

The Lab of Satellite Remote Sensing and Archaeo-environment of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies - Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (IMS-FORTH) announces a Post-Doc scholarship for scholars to participate in its research projects dealing with Archaeolandscape Europe & Mobile Archaeological Lab - Star-Lab.

The researchers will be involved in one or more of the following modules:

Systematic geophysical survey of archaeological sites (Greece, Cyprus, etc), geophysical processing, testing of new instrumentation, training activities of the personnel of Cyprus Institute in Cyprus. He will be also involved in providing lectures at international seminar series.  Candidates will participate in the publications of the results of the projects they shall be involved in and they will be encouraged to publish in international peer reviewed journals.

Candidates need to have a strong stimulus and be able to collaborate and interact constructively within an international team with various disciplines.

The term of contract: 18-28 months (starting from May 2013 or after)

Necessary Requirements:

  1. PhD in one of the following topics: geophysics, electrical engineering, surveying engineering, navigation technologies, satellite remote sensing, geology, physics, archaeological sciences, a.o.
  2. Participation in a number of research projects of applied geophysical prospection in archaeology and a good number of peer reviewed publications.
  3. Knowledge of geophysical data processing (Geoplot, Surfer, GPRslice, GPRViewer, Sensors&Software packages, BartSoft, a.o.), GIS (ArcGIS), topographic mapping through GPS and post processing of GPS data, will be positive.
  4. Previous experience with fluxgate magnetometers, GPR, resistivity measurements will be positive but not necessary.
  5. Very good knowledge of English

Applications, including identification and communication details, a CV, copy of the PhD degree, and the names, e-mails, and phone numbers of three referees should be sent to Dr A. Sarris by 22 February 2013 at the address: asaris@ims.forth.gr or asaris@ret.forthnet.gr

EXTENSION FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS 03/03/2013