PhD Student / PhD Student

Your Tasks

• Utilize Machine Learning models for automated analysis of core image data and geophysical data logs.
• Apply explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques to identify driving features of the ML models and investigate model interpretability.
• Conduct uncertainty quantification to evaluate the reliability of predictions and the robustness of ML/AI models.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences.

Your Profile

• You hold a master's degree in geosciences (such as geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or a related discipline) combined with a strong interest in artificial intelligence and data-driven modeling. Alternatively, you may possess a master’s degree in data science, mathematics, computer science, informatics, or physics, with a strong interest in geoscience applications.
• You have experience with programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, or C/C++.
• You possess an active interest in data, including images, categorical, numerical, and geoscientific subsurface data, along with a keen eye for interpretation.
• You have strong communication and writing skills in English.

We Offer

Our institution thrives on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with personal development opportunities and a robust vocational training culture. If you're seeking to effectively balance work with family life or other personal interests, we are committed to supporting you through our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Dr. Romana Boiger at romana.boiger@psi.ch or call +41 56 310 5373.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland