Postdoctoral researcher

Vor 6 Tagen

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Universität zu Köln Vollzeit 60.000 € - 90.000 € pro Jahr

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.

Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne

make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in

science, technology, and administration.

The position is part of the project "Soil and Landscape

Dynamics – Quantifying Processes in Earth's Critical

Zone", funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. The focus

of the research is the identification of weathering-induced

luminescence characteristics and the development of a

luminescence-based weathering proxy.

YOUR TASKS

» Conducting laboratory-based experiments to develop

a time series on feldspar weathering

» Analysing petrological and luminescence-based

properties of feldspars from a quasi-natural weathering

environment

» Quantifying luminescence features influenced by

weathering in feldspars altered in both lab and natural

settings

» Presenting results at national and international

conferences

» Writing scientific articles for publication

YOUR PROFILE

» PhD in Geography, Geology, Physics, or a related field

» Experience with experimental laboratory work and with

analysing and interpreting complex datasets

» Experience in luminescence measurements and/or

luminescence dating

» Experience with geochemical and/or petrological

analysis methods is desirable

» High motivation, commitment, creativity, and

excellent communication skills in English

WE OFFER

» A diverse working environment with equal

opportunities

» Support in balancing work and family life

» Extensive advanced training opportunities

» Occupational health management offers

» Flexible working time models

» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities

and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially

in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North

Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG

NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all

suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality,

ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual

orientation and identity.

The position is available from on a full-time

basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited for 24 months.

If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements

and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on

remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the

German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications

without a photo under:

The reference number is Wiss The application

deadline is

For further inquiries, please contact Jun.-Professor Dr

Svenja Riedesel (svenja.-) and take a

look at our FAQs.

Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Institute of Geography

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