The Institute of Mineralogy in the Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate in Experimental Geochemistry (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in , salary level TV-L E 13)
starting on 1 March 2025. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (75%) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
- This DFG-funded position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
- This fully funded PhD project will investigate the role of aqueous fluids in the mobilization and transfer of organic and inorganic carbon in subduction zones.
- The selected candidate will perform in situ hydrothermal diamond anvil cell experiments coupled with Raman spectroscopy, and thermodynamic modelling.
- The project will be conducted in collaboration with Dr. Carla Tiraboschi from the University of Perugia (Italy) and secondments in Perugia are planned during the project
Our expectations:
- Applicants should hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Earth sciences, physics, chemistry or a related field at the time of the appointment.
- The candidate should have a strong background in mineralogy, fluid (geo)chemistry and thermodynamics.
- Experience with diamond anvil cell techniques and/or Raman spectroscopy is preferred.
- Excellent English skills (written and spoken), computational skills and availability for travel are required. German language skills would be advantageous, but are not a requirement.
- We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in experimental work and the ability to work independently.
Advantages for you:
- Excellent experimental and analytical facilities (https://www.uni-muenster.de/Mineralogie/en/).
- An international and interdisciplinary working environment and a dynamic research team with excellent opportunities for inter-laboratory collaborations and exchanges.
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof Carmen Sanchez-Valle (sanchezm@uni-muenster.de).
General information about the Institute for Mineralogy at the University of Münster is available at:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/Mineralogie/en/
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2024-12-16.
Please send your application, via email, to Prof Carmen Sanchez-Valle at sanchezm@uni-muenster.de. Candidates should submit, in a single PDF file, a short statement of their research experience and interests, a CV including a list of publications, and the names and contact information of three potential referees.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Reference number: 2024_11_17
