Seismology is the study of earthquakes and related phenomena. Seismological data is used for studying the seismic source and for elucidating Earth’s internal structure and dynamics. The geophysics program is currently engaged in research projects relating to volcanic and tectonic earthquake sources, earth structure and deformation processes, especially beneath Sweden and Iceland. The program hosts the Swedish National Seismic Network (SNSN) which currently consists of 66 permanent broad-band stations. In addition, about 20 further stations are currently deployed in field campaigns.



Current projects focus on source characteristics, including studies of volcanic tremor and geothermal, volcanic and tectonic earthquakes on Iceland, as well as active neo-tectonic faults in Sweden. For structural studies, current focus is on local source tomography, surface wave ambient noise analysis and other crustal scale structural studies. We now intend to strengthen the research group with two new PhD students.

The PhD candidates will perform research within the field of seismology related to the above-mentioned research topics. One of the two positions will focus on crustal structure and earthquake monitoring at Icelandic volcanoes within the Futurevolc EU supersite project (in negotiation phase) starting this autumn. The other position will focus on microseismicity and local- earthquake source studies. Both PhD candidates will work within a larger research group , in collaboration with other PhD students and researchers in Sweden and abroad.