GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.
Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.
The research unit “Paleo-Oceanography“ of research division 1 “Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics” is offering the permanent position of a Scientist in Paleo-Oceanography in the frame of the ERC Synergy-Grant “T-SECTOR”. Available from October 1st 2023.
Project Description
For the understanding of the Earth system a quantification of climate-solid Earth feedbacks is required. The global glacial/interglacial climatic changes of the past 1,5 million years led to the periodic waxing and waning of continental ice sheets and caused a vast mass transfer between the continents (ice load) and the oceans resulting in sea level changes of up to 140 m. Mid ocean ridges where 80% of Earth’s volcanism occurs, are sensitive to such pressure changes, but their response to glacial cycles is largely unknown. Models of MOR response to sea level fluctuations predict changes in crustal thickness, chemistry of lavas and hydrothermal activity but comprehensive time series of these MOR parameters have so far not been accessible.
Recent studies have shown, however, that MOR eruptions deposit samples of lava as glass particles on nearby sediments. These carbonate-rich sediments provide an archive of ridge eruptions (glasses) and hydrothermal activity (trace metals) that can be sampled by gravity coring. Through closely spaced new cores, high-resolution time series of volcanism and hydrothermal activity can be achieved and directly linked to the climate record. We plan to obtain such records from slow, intermediate and fast spreading ridge segments over the past 1.5 Ma.
Job Description / Duties
The successful candidate will be part of the international team of researchers of the ERC Synergy Grant „T-SECTOR“. She:he will lead the recovery of sediment cores during the planned seagoing expeditions and their correlation and chronostratigraphic evaluation. She:he will be responsible for the interpretation of data obtained from application of various core logging methods as well as the production of high resolution oxygen isotope stratigraphies of selected reference cores. In addition, she:he will play a key role in the planning of and preparations for the expeditions. Further tasks include the scientific interpretation of the data, their presentation at national and international conferences as well as their publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The successful candidate will regularly communicate with the other team members and will contribute to the management of the project.
Qualification
- A PhD in geology or closely related field is required.
- An internationally competitive research profile in paleo-oceanography based on expertise in one or more specific subject areas proven through publications in peer reviewed scientific journals is necessary.
- Experience in the determination of oxygen and carbon isotope compositions of biogenic carbonates using IRMS and their stratigraphic application is required.
- Comprehensive practical experience in using geological devices for sediment coring and sea floor sampling.
- We expect establishment and self-responsible leadership of a working group.
- Proven success in acquiring third party funding for research projects.
- We expect experience and willingness to participate in sea-going expeditions.
- We expect excellent English language skills.
- Experience in the determinantion of trace element contents of biogenic carbonates using ICP-OES is desirable.
- International academic networking is desirable.
At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:
- Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
- Support services for professional and personal life situations
- An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
- Exciting topics in an international environment
- Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
- 30 + additional time off at Christmas and New Year’s Eve
- Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
This is a full-time permanent position according to 100% of a full-time equivalent. The position cannot be split. Flexible work time models are possible.
The salary depends on qualification and can be up to the class 14 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees.
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 send your application for this post including a letter of motivation and CV not later than June9th 2023 under the following link: online application
As soon as the selection procedure will be finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Frank (mfrank@geomar.de).
However, we will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung@geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “Frank – ERC T-SECTOR Paleo-Oceanography”.
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