The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
To complement the various research foci in the Interface Geochemistry team we are looking for a:
Research Fellow (f_m_x) in Terrestrial, Aqueous Biogeochemical Cycles
Reference Number 10003
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic aqueous analytical geochemist / chemist interested in assessing environmental biogeochemical element cycles in terrestrial polar environments. She/he/they will work in a highly interdisciplinary team that evaluates mineral-fluid-microbe interactions in Earth Surface environments.
The successful candidate must have a well-documented aqueous analytical skill-set (i.e., low level nutrient and trace metal analyses using spectroscopic or spectrometric analyses) that they use to quantify changes in biogeochemical element cycles in terrestrial aqueous environments. She/he/they should be willing to further develop these skills, while applying them to geochemical questions related to thawing permafrost soils and glacier-to ocean river transects in polar regions.
She/he/they will join an international and diverse team of researchers led by Liane G. Benning, who is very committed to fostering a fully inclusive research environment. Non-discrimination and equal treatment are integral parts of our group policy.
Your responsibilities:
Your qualifications:
What we offer:
Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam
Have we piqued your interest?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 12th December 2024.
Only online applications containing the following four documents and submitted via the "Apply" button below will be considered:
(a) max 2 page cover letter explicitely detailing how you fit the responsibilities and qualifications
(b) CV and publication list
(c) max 1 page research interest statement
(d) names and contact of at least 2 referees
Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.
In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Liane G. Benning via email at benning@gfz-potsdam.de. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
Contact
Consultant
Franca Buge
Human Resources
0331 6264-1676
Clerk
Steffanie Gallwitz
Human Resources
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