The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.

For section 2.3 Geomagnetism (Department „Geophysics“), we are looking for a:

Research Scientist (f_m_x) - Leader of the paleomagnetic laboratory

Reference Number 9727

The GFZ laboratory for Earth’s magnetism in space and time is optimized for paleomagnetic measurements on sediments, but also well-equipped for other paleo-, archeo- and mineral magnetic measurements. We are looking for a new leader of the laboratory, who will carry out independent research and maintain the laboratory. The position offers the opportunity for a wide range of collaborations across GFZ, with other Helmholtz institutes and internationally and across a wide range of disciplines, from geomagnetism and solid Earth sciences to landscape dynamics and climate science.

Your responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the laboratory instruments and related software, assisted by a technician
• Own scientific research (incl. grant procurement) related to the GFZ strategy, e.g., in the fields of paleo-, archeo- or mineral magnetism or magnetostratigraphy
• Collaboration with other GFZ groups such as geomagnetic field evolution or paleoclimate, as well as national and international cooperations
• Briefing and supervision of guest scientists in the laboratory
• National and international networking regarding the laboratory within the national and international scientific community

Your qualifications:

• Master’s degree and PhD in geophysics, geology or geosciences
• Experience in paleomagnetic laboratory work and maintenance
• Technical experience in handling paleomagnetic laboratory instruments
• Programming experience in C and/or Python
• Good English language skills
• Commitment to national and international cooperations

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: 3 years with tenure option

Salary: The position is classed as salary group 14 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

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application including an outline of research interests by 3rd November 2024. Please use our online application form only.

Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Monika Korte either via email at monika.korte[at]gfz-potsdam.de. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

Contact

Consultant

Franca Buge

Human Resources

0331 6264-1676

recruiting@gfz-potsdam.de

Clerk

Steffanie Gallwitz

Human Resources