Research Fellow (f_m_x) in Terrestrial, Aqueous Biogeochemical Cycles

at  HelmholtzZentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ

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.
To complement the various research foci in the Interface Geochemistry team we are looking for a:
Research Fellow (fmx) in Terrestrial, Aqueous Biogeochemical Cycles

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc and PhD degree in analytical chemistry, aqueous geochemistry, or low temperature environmental geosciences with a specialization in aqueous chemical analyses
• Demonstrated laboratory expertise in analyses of low level nutrient and metal concentrations and speciation using a broad range of state-of-the-art analytical methods (e.g., UV-VIS, IC, ICP-OES/MS etc) is the prime requirement for this post
• Proven experience in all types of aqueous geochemical data evaluation is a must
• Experience in statistical coding is a plus
• Excellent publication and 3rd party funding records
• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Experience in supervision of MSc/PhD students
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is an asset not a must
  Start date: As soon as possible
  Fixed-term: 2 Jahre (mit der Option auf Verlängerung)
  Salary: Die Stelle ist nach TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) mit der Entgeltgruppe 13 bewertet. Die Eingruppierung erfolgt nach den tariflichen Bestimmungen und den entsprechenden persönlichen Voraussetzungen.
  Working hours: Vollzeit (derzeit 39 h/Woche); Die Stelle ist grundsätzlich teilzeitgeeignet.
  Place of work: Potsdam

• Conduct original research on biogeochemical element cycles in terrestrial, polar soils and rivers with a focus on dissolved species
• Develop new analytical approaches for the characterization of low level nutrient and metal concentrations using spectroscopic and spectrometric methods
• Evaluate biogeochemical processes through high-level aqueous analyses combined with geochemical modelling
• Collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds
• Publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• Present research results at scientific meetings
• Development of own research directions is strongly encouraged
• Lead and/or considerably contribute to writing proposals for 3rd party funding
• Help with supervision of MSc and PhD students