Student Assistant (f_m_x) - Modeling mantle flow, true polar wander and core-mantle boundary heat flux

The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of geosciences. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, we address global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, we combine cutting-edge research with social relevance. Our international staff - around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests - work in a multidisciplinary way and with a unique infrastructure to research the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision: “Taking the pulse of the Earth to safeguard a habitable planet.”

For section Geodynamic Modeling (department Geophysics), we are looking for a:

Student Assistant (f_m_x) - Modeling mantle flow, true polar wander and core-mantle boundary heat flux

Reference Number 11558

Our section is working on the understanding of geodynamic processes operating inside the solid Earth and their surface manifestation at a broad range of spatial and temporal scales through advanced numerical modeling. Our research foci are located at both plate boundaries and within the plate interiors, inside the deep mantle and at the surface. To approach our aims, we develop our own numerical methods and tools, but also extensively employ and co-develop numerical techniques provided by the international community.

We are looking for a student assistant to join our team within the DFG Priority Programme DeepDyn. Job responsibilities will include a variety of tasks related to geodynamic research, scientific programming, and data visualisation.

Your responsibilities:

Under the guidance of group members, you will:

• Set up and execute numerical models of mantle convection, including, but not limited to, computing (1) mantle density anomalies and flow, (2) true polar wander, and (3) core-mantle boundary heat flux
• Develop scientific visualisations of the results and prepare graphical output
• Evaluate the output both numerically and visually