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 section 3.7 Geomicrobiology, we are looking for a:
Postdoc (f_m_x) Microbiology, ERC Project Archean Park
Reference Number 9871
The ERC Synergy project ‘Archean Park’ aims to find insights into life under primitive conditions and previously unknown metabolic pathways that enabled microorganisms to live on the primordial Earth 4,000 to 2,500 million years ago. In addition to the GFZ, the University of Münster (microbiology), the MARUM - Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen (organic geochemistry) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (bioinformatics) are involved in this project. The GFZ is mainly responsible for carrying out the research drillings in Germany and abroad, the biogeochemical characterisation of the samples and the cultivation and enrichment of microorganisms under high CO2 concentrations
The advertised project is in the field of biogeochemistry. In addition, the post holder will support the project manager in the planning and realisation of the research drillings. The samples obtained will be characterised biogeochemically. Based on these data, the conditions for the microbiological cultivations will then be determined. In addition, turnover and incorporation rate measurements with stable and radioisotopes will be carried out in order to decipher metabolic pathways.
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Start date: 1st January 2025
Fixed-term: 36 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 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 by 27th October 2024. Please use our online application form only.
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In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Jens Kallmeyer either via email at kallm@gfz-potsdam.de or phone +49 (0)331-6264-28785. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
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