Research Associate (PostDoc) in Environmental Mineralogy (f_m_x)
Research Associate @ResearchTweet posted 1 month ago in Environmental Science , in Geology , in Physics Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience No Preference
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Qualifications Master’s
Job Description
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic mineralogist who wants to develop her/his/their skills in a highly interdisciplinary work environment in order to obtain a holistic understanding of mineral-fluid interactions in Earth Surface processes.
The successful candidate will contribute their specialist mineralogical skills in diffraction, spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging to projects aimed at elucidating kinetics and reaction mechanisms of nucleation, growth and transformation of amorphous and crystalline mineral phases in low temperature (< 100 °C) aqueous media. The prime focus will be on in situ experimental approaches that allow us to monitor how changes in inorganic or organic aqueous species affect fundamental solid state mineralogical and geochemical reactions at mineral-water interfaces. The ideal candidate has a well-documented pedigree in experimental (ideally in situ) low temperature mineralogy and crystallography, and preferentially 1-3 years of postdoctoral experience.
She/he/they will join an international and diverse team of researchers led by Prof. Liane G. Benning, who is very committed to fostering a fully inclusive research environment. Non-discrimination and equal treatment are integral parts of our group policy.
Your responsibilities:
- Conduct original research and apply your specialised mineralogical/crystallographic knowledge/skills in diffraction, spectroscopy and imaging to address fundamental questions linked to (bio)mineral nucleation, growth and transformation in low temperature systems
- Develop and apply in situ experimental methods to follow change in aqueous and solid state mineral formation and transformation reactions and evaluate kinetic parameters linked to such reactions
- Publish in international peer-reviewed journals; present research results at scientific meetings
- Development of own research directions complementary to those in the Interface Geochemistry team is strongly encouraged
- Lead and/or considerably contribute to writing proposals for 3rd party funding
- Help with supervision of Master’s and PhD students
Your qualifications:
- MSc and PhD degree in mineralogy, crystallography, material sciences or geosciences with specialization in experimental low temperature mineral formation/transformation reactions
- An indispensable requirement for this post is a clearly documented hands-on expertise in acquisition and complex analyses of diffraction/scattering/spectroscopic data related to mineral formation and stability (i.e., XRD, PDF, FTIR, Raman, TGA/DSC, etc)
- Proven experience in mineralogical/crystallographic data modelling is desired
- Excellent publication and 3rd party funding records
- Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
- Experience in the supervision of students
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and German is an asset
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
Fixed-term: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
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