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GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences & Potsdam Doctoral Fellowship (TV-L E13)

Three-year salaried doctoral research appointment based at the Albert Einstein Science Park on Telegrafenberg investigating satellite gravimetry and earthquake hazard modeling.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Geophysics, Geology, Geoinformatics, or Planetary Sciences
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent professional fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis on seismology, satellite geodesy, or plate tectonics
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full German public research salary (TV-L E13, 75–100%, approx €42,000–€52,000 gross/year)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Tuition-free academic staff employment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Potsdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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