Research Staff

vor 4 Wochen


Potsdam, Deutschland Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Vollzeit
Reference Number 9346

The appointed researcher will coordinate the SEM work and develop novel sample preparation methods. She/he/they will work on a series of conventional and cryogenic sample preparation and SEM micro-spectroscopic projects spanning across biogeochemistry, geobiology, materials science, chemical physics, mineral physics and inorganic (geo-)chemistry. For full details of our research please see on our Interface Geochemistry webpage.

The instruments that will be within the scientific responsibility of the post holder are: a Zeiss Ultra Plus and a FEI Quanta 3D (FIB-SEM) as well as various sample handling and preparation methods.

Your responsibilities:

Contribute to SEM data collection and analysis for a variety of academic collaborations within and outside the GFZ Coordinate the scientific work as well as use and maintenance of the SEM microscopes within PISA Develop, validate and implement novel geo-bio-material specimen preparation methods for conventional as well as cryo-sample handling and analyses Application of various state-of-the-art multi-modal and multi-dimensional SEM methods for the analysis of diverse geo(bio)material characteristics Publish in international peer-reviewed journals Present research results at internal, national and international scientific meetings Lead and/or considerably contribute to 3rd party proposals Co-supervise Master's and PhD students Developing own research direction is strongly encouraged 

Your qualifications:

Master´s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD degree in mineralogy, biogeochemistry, materials science or equivalent An absolute must is a demonstrated strong focus on scanning electron micro-spectroscopic research and documented skills in imaging/analyses of complex materials with Thermo Fisher and/or Zeiss microscopes At least 3 years of electron microscope maintenance and lab management responsibilities Knowledge of and experience in various SEM sample preparation techniques including cryo-methods Proven track record of achievements (publications, 3rd party funding acquisition, conference/workshop presentations etc) Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills Demonstrated experience in the supervision of students Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is an asset

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment State-of-the-art equipment Public service benefits Extensive training opportunities Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre  Flexible working hours and conditions Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work Institute day-care centre on site  Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: Permanent position
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

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Please upload all the following documents during the online application process:( a) cover letter detailing how you fit the responsibilities and qualifications of the advertised post (max 2 pages)
(b) detailed CV
(c) publication list
(d) max 1 page personal interest research statement
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