The Institute of Geology and Palaeontology in the Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 65%)
commencing on 1 January 2025. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (65% FTE) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.
Your tasks:
- Work towards a doctorate on the topic of effect-directed analysis of polycyclic aromatic compounds in the environment by use of GC-APLI-MS and ecotoxicological tests (e.g. Micro-EROD)
- Publication of academic publications
- ndependent teaching in study courses related to geo- and water sciences particularly in the fields of environmental analysis and geology
- Support for BSc and MSc students
- General laboratory work
- General tasks related to the organization and administration of the applied geology working group
Our expectations:
- An MSc or German Diplom in the field of geosciences, environmental sciences, biosciences, food chemistry, analytical chemistry or a related field
- Knowledge of and, ideally, experience in gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
- Knowledge of environmental pollutants
- Good written and spoken English, at least basic knowledge of German
- The ability to work in a team, good communication skills and an independent working style
Advantages for you:
- Working in a friendly, open-minded team with open-door policy
- Support from technical and administrative staff
- Appreciation, engagement, openness and respect – values which are important to us
- Support from the Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers
- Access to the University’s programmes related to culture, health and fitness to facilitate good work-life balance
- The opportunity to experience the City of Münster, one of the most liveable cities in the world (winner of the LivCom Award 2004)
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 Professor Christine Achten (achten@uni-muenster.de).
Are you interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application including a CV and degree certificates, by email, in a single PDF file, by 2024-09-16 sent to:
University of Münster
Institute of Geology and Palaeontology
c/o Judith Wegener
judith.wegener@uni-muenster.de
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Reference number: 2024_08_19
