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.
For section 4.6 - Geomorphology (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a:
Postdoctoral position (f_m_x) - Landscape response to the Hualien earthquake
Reference Number 9844
Since 2017, we have monitored landscape dynamics in the Liwu catchment, Taiwan. This mountain catchment is located in the area most affected by ground shaking and aftershocks of the M7.4 Hualien earthquake, causing widespread landsliding and rockfall as well as a release of groundwater. Our network of seismic, hydrometric and weather sensors (TESO) is capturing the impact and lingering effects of the earthquake on the landscape, and ongoing high-frequency river sampling will yield detailed insight into the earthquake-induced sediment, organic matter and solute fluxes. We are now aiming to hire a research scientist to join our scientific response to this event, to secure data acquisition and quality, and to develop the TESO monitoring network further. Research will focus on co- and post-seismic sediment production and physical aspects of the landscape’s response to the earthquake.
Your responsibilities:
Your qualifications:
What we offer:
Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years
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 (incl. CV, letter of motivation and list of publications) by 2nd February 2025. Please use our online application form only.
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 Dr. Jens Turowski via email or phone +49 (0)331-6264 28762. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
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