GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation of public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90 %) and the state of Schleswig-Holstein (10 %) and is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine sciences. Currently GEOMAR disposes over an annual budget of approx. 80 million Euro and has approx. 1000 employees.
The research unit “Paleoceanography” of the research division “Ocean Circulation and Climate” and research unit “Marine Geosystems” of research division “Biogeochemistry” jointly offer a
Doctoral Researcher position (m/f/d)
North Sea Sedimentation
available from April 1st 2021.
Job Description
The successful candidate will use geochemical (radiogenic isotopes, elemental and mineralogical compositions) and sedimentological properties (deposition rates) of marine sediments to reconstruct changes in the sedimentation patterns and sediment sources of the North Sea (in particular in the Kattegat, Skagerrak, Norwegian Channel). These areas constitute the main sink for sediments exported from the North Sea, which consist of contributions from various terrigenous and riverine input sources. The high resolution deposits, which will have to be dated by the candidate using natural and anthropogenic radionuclides, offer insights into natural versus anthropogenically driven changes in sediment supply over the past centuries. The project is embedded into a collaborative project and the results will be integrated with those of the other partners.
Qualification
This position requires a Master of Science degree in Geosciences or Environmental Sciences and knowledge of paleoceanography, sedimentology, marine geochemistry or a related field. The ability and willingness to participate in sea-going research cruises to collect the sediments for the project are also a requirement. Very good written and spoken English skills are also essential. Experience in working in a laboratory environment and in data analysis are desirable.
The position is funded for a period of three years. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a part-time position according to 75 % of a full-time equivalent. The position cannot be split. Flexible working times are possible.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply.
GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Please mention the keyword in the subject line and send your application (cover letter, CV, abstract of Master thesis (in English language)) for this post not later than March 5th, 2021in asingle pdf-file in English using the keyword “North Sea sedimentation” to the following email address:
As soon as the selection procedure will be finished, all application papers will be destroyed according to data protection regulations.
Please do not contact us by phone about the present state of procedures. However, we will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword.
For further information regarding the project please, contact Prof. Dr. Martin Frank (0431 600-2218, mfrank(at)geomar.de) or Prof. Anton Eisenhauer (0431 600-2282, aeisenhauer@geomar.de).
GEOMAR is a member of the Helmholtz Association and the German Marine Research Consortium (KDM). For further information please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.
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