Research Scientist and Lecturer in Isotope Geochemistry / Petrology
Published on: 16.05.2025
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Geochemistry/Petrology section of the Institute of Geosciences (IfGeo), invites applications for a position of a full time
Research Scientist and Lecturer in Isotope Geochemistry / Petrology, with temporary civil servant status (“Akademische*r Rätin*Rat)
to be filled starting October 1, 2025, for a period of three years, extendible to 6 years subject to performance.
Geochemistry/Petrology
The Geochemistry/Petrology section at IfGeo carries out research in the fields of petrology, petrophysics, structural geology and geochemistry of the Earth's crust and mantle, and it provides teaching and scientific training in Geosciences for students at the Bachelor / Master / Doctoral levels. Section facilities include a piston cylinder press, a Netzsch differential thermo analyser, several powder diffractometers, a JEOL JXA-8200 electron microprobe (to be upgraded to a new EPMA within the next 2-3 years), a Thermo Scientific ELEMENT XR high-resolution inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer (to be coupled with a new ESI imageGEO193 excimer laser ablation system for geochemical microanalysis), two Horiba Scientific Raman spectrometers, and a clean laboratory dedicated to highly siderophile element geochemistry.
Deadline:
21.06.2025
Reference number:
2025/48
Working time model:
full time
Starting date:
October 1, 2025
Duration:
temporary for a period of 3 years
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
Application documents:
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Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
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CV with publication list
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Please send your complete application documents electronically (compiled in one single PDF file)
Your tasks
- teaching lessons in petrology and in-situ analytical methods at both the Bachelor and Master level (teaching load 4 SWS)
- (scientific) operation and maintenance of the isotope geochemical clean laboratories and the LA-ICPMS facility,
- Developing and setting up new geochemical procedures to widen the spectrum of the current research at IfGeo towards lithophile isotopic systems (radiogenic and stable) in high- and low-temperature environments,
- The candidate will be expected to strengthen their own research profile through SCI publications and to contribute to ongoing research projects through co-supervision of BSc and MSc students.
We offer
- A varied and challenging position with one of the biggest employers in the area
- Participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL),
- Support for applications for additional third-party funding for your own research in the fields of petrology/geochemistry
- Pathways for further academic advancement (habilitation)
- Collaborative, international work environment that fosters cross-disciplinary exchange
- Extensive university sport programs
- Centrally located workplace in Bonn with excellent public transport connections
- Salary according to pay grade A 13 LBesO NRW.
Your profile
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher
- with a doctorate in Geochemistry and/or Petrology,
- with expertise in the analytical methods used for in-situ geochemical and/or bulk isotope geochemical research,
- showing a good record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations in international conferences,
- able to work well in a team,
- having excellent English language skills, and showing the willingness and ability to communicate in German at the B1 level within three years.
Welcome additional assets would be
- experience in experimental petrology and/or isotope geochemical microanalysis,
- prior undergraduate teaching experience,
- prior experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
