Dear MSA members <>

I would appreciate if you would advertise this postdoctoral position among your teams.
Thanks
Liane

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The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/about-us/organisation/facts-and-figures, 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.

Applications are invited for a postdoc to join the Interface Geochemistry https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/overview section.

PostDoctoral position in electron microscopy of mineral-microbe interfaces (f_m_x) / Reference Number 9590

The research focus of the selected candidate will be on the use of scanning electron microscopy https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/infrastructure/potsdam-imaging-and-spectral-analysis-pisa-facility/fei-quanta-3d-dual-beam-sem-fib to image/analyze mineral-microbe interfaces in samples from aquatic biofilms and/or soils. The selected candidate will also become a member of the Potsdam Imaging and Spectral Analysis (PISA) Facility https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/infrastructure/potsdam-imaging-and-spectral-analysis-pisa-facility and contribute to projects within the Horizon Europe infrastructure program EXCITE2 https://excite-network.eu/.

She/he/they will employ a series of electron micro-spectroscopic characterization tools to derive fundamental knowledge about complex mineral/microbe interfaces in Earth materials working on projects that span across biogeochemistry, geobiology, environmental mineralogy or geochemistry.

Developing own research directions is strongly encouraged. The final research focus will depend on the candidate's interests/skills. The expectation is that the work will lead to publications, while allowing for her/his/their career development, co-supervision of postgraduate students and the development of 3rd party funded proposals.

Your responsibilities:
Develop and apply scanning electron microscopy https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/infrastructure/potsdam-imaging-and-spectral-analysis-pisa-facility/fei-quanta-3d-dual-beam-sem-fib sample preparation and analyses methods to study interfaces in geo(bio)materials with the aim to solve biogeochemical Earth Surface processes
Research focus on reactions and interactions between minerals and microbes in aquatic biofilms and/or soil matrixes
Correlate scanning electron microscopic results with other analytical data sets acquired with analytical tools at the disposition of the Interface Geochemistry  https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/infrastructuresection or partners
Publish in international peer-reviewed journals
Present research results at national and international meetings
Lead and/or contribute to writing 3rd party funding proposals
Help co-supervise students

Your qualifications:
Master`s and PhD degree in biogeochemistry, environmental mineralogy or equivalent with a demonstrated strong focus on and experience in electron microscopic characterization
Documented skills in imaging/analyses of complex Earth material interfaces
Knowledge of and experience with sample preparation for inorganic/geobiological materials
Proven track record of achievements (talks, publications)
Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English, 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
Start date: as soon as possible
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

Have we piqued your interest?
Please prepare an application that contains the following:
(a) max 2 page cover letter detailing how you fit the responsibilities and qualifications
(b) CV and publication list
(d) max 2 page research interest statement
(e) names and contact of at least 2 referees.
If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 30th September 2024 using the "Apply" button. Only online applications via https://gfz-potsdam.concludis.de/candidate/formapply?prj=9590&b=12&oid=&quelle=0&ie=1&gpid=580P9590&lang=en_GB are accepted.
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 recognized 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 mailto:sbv@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 mailto:gba@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 post, please contact LIANE G. BENNING via email at benning@gfz-potsdam.de mailto:benning@gfz-potsdam.de. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team under +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

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Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

Liane

I often send e-mails out of hours but do not expect others to do the same.

Liane G. Benning (she/her) | Professor in Interface Geochemistry
German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ | 14473 Potsdam, Germany
benning@gfz-potsdam.de mailto:benning@gfz-potsdam.de | URL:  http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/staff/profil/liane-g-benning/Interface Geochemistry https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/interface-geochemistry/overview/ | Twitter lianegbenning https://twitter.com/LianeGBenning
Major Projects: Deep Purple ERC Synergy https://www.deeppurple-ercsyg.eu/ | EXCITE https://excite-network.eu/ | IceBio https://www.icebio.eu/pages/project/index.html

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Department of Earth Sciences, Free University of Berlin, 12249 Berlin, Germany

“Cogito, ergo sum” René Descartes 1596-1650

Dear Colleagues,
I would like to draw your attention to upcoming a PhD position at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) beginning Fall 2025.  Thank you so much for your time and kind consideration in advance!

Dr. Bojeong Kim (Environmental Nanogeoscience Laboratory (temple.edu)https://sites.temple.edu/bkim/) in the Earth and Environmental Science Department at Temple University is seeking to fill a PhD position for Fall 2025.  The PhD student will work on a NSF-funded project for studying important geochemical processes in estuarine wetlands.  Preference will be given to who possess (1) a Master’s degree in geoscience, geochemistry, environmental chemistry, or environmental engineering and (2) experience in electron microscopy and/or other analytical instruments and data interpretation for various environmental samples.  This position will be fully funded by research and/or teaching assistantships.
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to reach out to Dr. Bojeong Kim as soon as possible via email at bkim@temple.edu with a short introduction including CV and transcript(s).  Application deadline for Fall 2025 admission will be on January 15, 2025, but it is recommended to submit the application package prior to the deadline.

More information about the admission requirements is available at:
For Prospective Graduate Students | Department of Earth & Environmental Science | Temple University College of Science and Technologyhttps://cst.temple.edu/research-priorities-departments/departments/department-earth-environmental-science/academics/prospective-graduate-students

More information about the Earth and Environmental Science department is available at:
Department of Earth & Environmental Science | Temple University College of Science and Technologyhttps://cst.temple.edu/research-priorities-departments/departments/department-earth-environmental-science
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia, PA.  Temple University is a dynamic urban university with around 40,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and diverse learning environments.  Temple is classified as a university with the highest research activity (R1) and is ranked by the National Science Foundation as among the top 100 universities in the country for research expenditures.  Temple University is also an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.

Bojeong Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Earth and Environmental Science
College of Science and Technology
Temple University
1901 N. 13th Street, BE325C
Philadelphia, PA 19122
E-mail) bkim@temple.edumailto:bkim@temple.edu
Office) 215-204-3304
Web) http://sites.temple.edu/bkim/
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