Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mineralogy: The University of Münster (WWU) is a leading institution with 45,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research, and administration. We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Institute of Mineralogy in the Faculty of Geosciences. The successful candidate will join the externally funded project SA 2585/4-2 and contribute to investigating deep volatiles cycles and geodynamic processes in planetary interiors. This is a full-time position for 2.5 years.
Summary Table:
- Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Designation: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin
- Research Area: Mineralogy
- Location: University of Münster, Münster, Germany
- Eligibility/Qualification: Doctoral degree in Geosciences, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Duration: 2.5 years (30 months)
- Salary: TV-L E 13
- Application Deadline: 28 July 2023
Job Description:
- Investigate deep volatiles cycles and related geodynamic processes in planetary interiors.
- Perform density measurements on volatile-bearing melts and conduct thermodynamic modeling to understand the mobility of deep mantle melts.
- Participate in laboratory tasks and provide supervision and mentoring to Master’s and PhD students in the group.
- Collaborate in the acquisition of third-party funding.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in high-pressure/high-temperature experiments using large volume presses (Paris-Edinburgh and multi-anvil) and/or synchrotron techniques.
- Availability for travel.
- Doctoral degree in Geosciences, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field at the time of appointment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- German language skills are desirable but not mandatory.
Advantages:
- Access to excellent experimental and analytical facilities.
- International and interdisciplinary working environment.
- Dynamic research team with opportunities for collaborations and exchanges.
- Supportive work culture emphasizing appreciation, commitment, openness, and respect.
- Flexible work-time models and work-from-home options.
- Family-friendly working conditions with support from the Family Service Office.
- Occupational training and continuing education opportunities.
- Sport and health programs for a healthy work-life balance.
- Attractive benefits afforded to public servants.
How to Apply: Please submit your application in PDF format to Prof. Dr. Carmen Sanchez-Valle at sanchezm@uni-muenster.de. The application should include:
- Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of publications.
- A short statement (2 pages max.) outlining your research interests and plans.
- Name and contact information of three potential referees.
Alternatively, you can send your application by mail to: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Institute for Mineralogy Prof. Dr. Carmen Sanchez-Valle Corrensstrasse 24, 48147 Münster
Please ensure that your application is received by 28 July 2023.
Note: Only applications in PDF format will be considered.
The University of Münster is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. All qualified applicants, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Carmen Sanchez-Valle at sanchezm@uni-muenster.de.
