Job offers 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel /en/ The latest job offers en 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:15:07 +0100 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:15:07 +0100 News TYPO3 EXT:news news-9741 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:07:30 +0100 Postdoc (m/f/d) position in “Cellular sensing and signalling mechanisms of fish red blood cells” /en/karriere/job-single-en/postdoktorandenstelle-m-w-d-zellulaere-wahrnehmungs-und-signalmechanismen-von-roten-blutkoerperchen-von-fischen Deadline: 23rd February 2025 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

The Harter Lab is part the Research Unit “Experimental Ecology” within the Research Division “Marine Ecology” (RD3). The overarching goal of our combined research efforts is to understand the biological mechanisms that determine the resilience of marine organisms to anthropogenic environmental change, such as global warming, ocean acidification, eutrophication and pollution.

Background | As global ocean temperatures increase, so does the body temperature of all cold-blooded fishes, a group that represent half of all vertebrate species. The challenge is two-fold: warmer water contains less oxygen while warmer body temperatures increase oxygen demand. Overcoming this fundamental imbalance between oxygen supply and demand may be the key for fish species to survive in a changing world. The bulk of oxygen transport from the environment to the tissues is carried out by haemoglobin within red blood cells. Emerging evidence indicates that red blood cells are not simply a vessel for haemoglobin, but actively participate in the regulation of cardiovascular gas transport: i) by modulating their intracellular microenvironment and the characteristics of haemoglobin; ii) by sensing the oxygen and acid-base conditions in the microvasculature; and iii) by releasing signalling molecules into the blood that regulate the local blood supply and the oxygen consumption of the tissues. The cellular and molecular mechanisms by which red blood cells sense their environment, maintain cellular homeostasis and interact with other cell types are still poorly understood. In addition, how climate change affects red blood cell function and their ability to regulate cardiovascular gas transport in fishes, remains entirely unknown.

Objective | To study the cellular mechanisms of sensing and signalling in red blood cells, by which fishes balance cardiovascular gas transport and metabolic demand over a broad range of environmental and metabolic conditions.

Model system | Populations of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Baltic, Atlantic and Arctic Oceans are experiencing vastly different rates of environmental change and thus, present a unique opportunity to study local adaptations and phenotypic plasticity at the level of the red blood cells. This species is of great commercial interest for fisheries and aquaculture and maintains a pivotal ecological role as a top predator.

Outcomes | This work will improve our fundamental understanding of how single cells sense and regulate their internal and external environments and communicate with other cell types. Results may unveil novel therapeutic targets that improve health outcomes in human medicine, and the knowledge will be critical to understand, predict and mitigate the impacts of climate change on fishes, aquatic ecosystems and human economic activities that depend on them (aquaculture, fisheries, tourism).The research unit “Experimental Ecology” in the research division 3: “Marine Ecology” is offering a

Postdoc (m/f/d) position

in “Cellular sensing and signalling mechanisms of fish red blood cells”

starting as early as April 1st 2025.

Job Description

The successful candidate will investigate the cellular and molecular physiology of Atlantic cod red blood cells by: i) performing genomic and transcriptomic searches for putative oxygen and acid base sensors (e.g., globins, bicarbonate-sensing sAC and proton-sensing GPCRs), in combination with protein localisation (e.g., by western blotting and super-resolution microscopy); ii) pharmacological inhibition of target sensors, combined with ion flux measurements (e.g., with radioisotopes) and live-cell imaging of intracellular pH and membrane potential; and iii) genetic manipulations of red blood cells (e.g., through chemical transfection) to study the subcellular localisation of tagged fusion proteins in live cells, in addition to over-expression and knock-down experiments of oxygen and acid-base sensors. Therefore, this project combines cutting-edge microscopy techniques for super-resolution and live-cell imaging, with a variety of cell and molecular lab techniques. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in ocean-going expeditions on 91̽/AWI vessels in the Baltic, Atlantic and Arctic and will help maintain animals at the 91̽ aquatic facilities. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with others in a diverse international team. Finally, postdocs will have the opportunity to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in teaching and outreach activities at the 91̽, AWI and the University of Kiel.

Qualification

Required qualifications:

  • Doctorate (PhD) in comparative physiology, marine biology, or related fields
  • Strong publishing record in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
  • Strong background in molecular laboratory techniques, evidenced by the candidate’s research output
  • Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical analysis
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with modern microscopy techniques
  • Experience with the capture, husbandry and handling of fish
  • Experience with radioisotope handling and flux measurements
  • Experience with cell culture and sterile work in biosafety cabinets
  • Experience with blood sampling and surgical cannulation techniques

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer:

  • Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
  • Support services for professional and personal life situations
  • An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
  • Exciting topics in an international environment
  • Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
  • 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

This 3-year postdoc position is funded through an Emmy Noether grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of a larger, 6-year project. The salary will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and may be up to class E13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position with flexible work hours that can also be split among several candidates.

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. 91̽ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application (including one-page cover letter, CV, Master degree certificate and copy of Doctoral Diploma) for this post no later than 23rd February 2025 under the following link:

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be deleted according to local data protection regulations.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. Till Harter (tharter(at)geomar.de).

Please direct all questions related to the application process to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “red blood cell sensing”.

For further information on 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or .

91̽ is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

 

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news-9739 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:34:55 +0100 PhD (m/f/d) position in “Phenotypic plasticity of red blood cell function in fish” /en/karriere/job-single-en/doktorandenstelle-m-w-d-in-phaenotypische-plastizitaet-der-funktion-roter-blutkoerperchen-bei-fischen Deadline: 23rd February 2025 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

The Harter Lab is part the Research Unit “Experimental Ecology” within the Research Division “Marine Ecology” (RD3). The overarching goal of our combined research efforts is to understand the biological mechanisms that determine the resilience of marine organisms to anthropogenic environmental change, such as global warming, ocean acidification, eutrophication and pollution.

Background | As global ocean temperatures increase, so does the body temperature of all cold-blooded fishes, a group that represent half of all vertebrate species. The challenge is two-fold: warmer water contains less oxygen while warmer body temperatures increase oxygen demand. Overcoming this fundamental imbalance between oxygen supply and demand may be the key for fish species to survive in a changing world. The bulk of oxygen transport from the environment to the tissues is carried out by haemoglobin within red blood cells. Emerging evidence indicates that red blood cells are not simply a vessel for haemoglobin, but actively participate in the regulation of cardiovascular gas transport: i) by modulating their intracellular microenvironment and the characteristics of haemoglobin; ii) by sensing the oxygen and acid-base conditions in the microvasculature; and iii) by releasing signalling molecules into the blood that regulate the local blood supply and the oxygen consumption of the tissues. The cellular and molecular mechanisms by which red blood cells sense their environment, maintain cellular homeostasis and interact with other cell types are still poorly understood. In addition, how climate change affects red blood cell function and their ability to regulate cardiovascular gas transport in fishes, remains entirely unknown.

Objective | To characterise cellular mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity, by which fish red blood cells regulate the function of respiratory proteins in response to metabolic and environmental stress.

Model system | Populations of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Baltic, Atlantic and Arctic Oceans are experiencing vastly different rates of environmental change and thus, present a unique opportunity to study local adaptations and phenotypic plasticity at the level of the red blood cells. This species is of great commercial interest for fisheries and aquaculture and maintains a pivotal ecological role as a top predator.

Outcomes | This work will improve our fundamental understanding of how single cells respond to external stressors, regulate their intracellular microenvironment and contribute to systemic homeostasis. Results may unveil novel therapeutic targets that improve health outcomes in human medicine, and the knowledge will be critical to understand, predict and mitigate the impacts of climate change on fishes, aquatic ecosystems and human economic activities that depend on them (aquaculture, fisheries, tourism).

The research unit “Experimental Ecology” in the research division 3: “Marine Ecology” is offering a

PhD (m/f/d) position

in “Phenotypic plasticity of red blood cell function in fish”

starting as early as April 1st 2025. This position offers the possibility to attain a doctoral degree in natural sciences.

Job Description

The successful candidate will investigate the phenotypic plasticity of red blood cell function in Atlantic cod by conducting in vivo acclimation experiments to: i) warming; ii) hypoxia; and iii) hypercapnia/ocean acidification. Red blood cell function will be assessed before and after the acclimation period, using: i) molecular techniques (transcriptomincs, western blots); ii) microscopy techniques (immunocytochemitry with super-resolution microscopy and intracellular pH regulation by live-cell imaging); and iii) biochemical assays (haemoglobin-oxygen binding characteristics, cellular metabolic rates, enzyme activities and membrane properties). Then, to establish a functional link between red blood cell physiology and organismal performance, the metabolic rate of acclimated fish will be measured by respirometry and after aerobic challenges: i) warming to determine the critical thermal maximum (CTmax); ii) exercise in a swim tunnel to determine the maximal swim speed (Ucrit); and iii) intermittent hypoxia to determine the critical PO2 (Pcrit) that is required to maintain routine aerobic metabolism. Therefore, this project combines cutting-edge microscopy techniques for super-resolution and live-cell imaging, with a variety of cell and molecular lab techniques and whole animal metabolic measurements. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in ocean-going expeditions on 91̽/AWI vessels in the Baltic, Atlantic and Arctic, to capture Atlantic cod populations in the wild and will help maintain animals at the 91̽ aquatic facilities. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with others in a diverse international team. Finally, PhD candidates will have the opportunity to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in teaching and outreach activities at the 91̽, AWI and the University of Kiel.

Qualification

Required qualifications:

  • MSc. in comparative physiology, marine biology, or related fields
  • A record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage, and/or previous presentations at scientific conferences
  • Strong background in laboratory work including basic techniques in molecular biology and/or biochemistry
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
  • Willingness to travel and ability to participate in sea-going expeditions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with the capture, husbandry and handling of fish
  • Experience with aquatic respirometry and swim tunnel experiments
  • Experience with microrespirometry (e.g., Oroboros system) and mitochondrial assays
  • Experience with biochemical assays for enzyme activity
  • Experience with transcriptomics analysis

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer:

  • Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
  • Support services for professional and personal life situations
  • An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
  • Exciting topics in an international environment
  • Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
  • 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

This 3-year PhD position is funded through an Emmy Noether grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of a larger, 6-year project. The salary will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and may be up to class E13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a 75% position with flexible work hours that cannot be split.

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. 91̽ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application (including one-page cover letter, CV and copy of MSc. Diploma) not later than 23rd February, 2025 under the following link:

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be deleted according to local data protection regulations.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. Till Harter (tharter(at)geomar.de).

Please direct all questions related to the application process to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “red blood cell plasticity”.

For further information on 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or .

91̽ is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

 

 

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news-9735 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 +0100 Doctoral researcher (m/f/d) position in modeling submarine hydrothermal vent systems /en/karriere/job-single-en/doktorandenstelle-m-w-d-im-bereich-modellierung-submariner-hydrothermalsysteme Deadline: 28th February 2025 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

The Marine Mineral Resources Group of the research division 4 – Dynamics of the Ocean Floor is offering a

Doctoral researcher (m/f/d) position in
modeling submarine hydrothermal vent systems

starting on May 1st 2025. The position offers the possibility to attain a doctoral degree in natural sciences.

The position is related to the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) – Doctoral Network FluxBEATS () that integrates geological observations, cutting-edge geochemical and biogeochemical analyses, data and modeling from modern volcanic systems along mid-ocean ridges and back-arc spreading centers with Cretaceous ophiolites and Precambrian magmatic suites and associated hydrothermal systems.

Job Description

The position (DC6 of the network) addresses the multi-scale permeability-temperature-heat flux tryptic quantification at deep-sea hydrothermal systems using a joint data analysis and numerical modeling approach.

Tasks include:

  • Creation of baseline hydrothermal flow model for the instrumented hydrothermal sites on Mohns Ridge and south of the Azores (EMSO observatories)
  • Identify the governing sub-surface processes that control mass and energy fluxes
  • Process the EMSO data to identify responses to periodic forcings by tides and pulsed forcings by volcanic and tectonic events.
  • Use analytical and numerical models to explain the observed responses.

Qualification and documents

  • We are looking for an applicant with a master’s degree in geosciences or a related field, proficient knowledge of English, and willingness and ability to travel to partner institutions (secondments) and network events.
  • Previous relevant experience and/or familiarity with numerical modeling, marine data processing, and a background in marine geophysics or geology.
  • Programming experience (preferentially Python and C++)
  • The following English-language documents using templates from the FluxBEATS website () must be enclosed with applications: 1) Application form; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Eligibility and mobility declaration; 4) Motivation letter outlining applicants research experience, interests, motivation, and personal assessment of suitability for a given position; 5) Reference contact information.

Also desirable are

  • knowledge of OpenFoam
  • experience in seagoing marine research
  • scientific publications

Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (such as studies, work, or research) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline (see FluxBEATS templates).

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

  • An exciting work environment with the opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions in science and society
  • Work at an internationally leading center for marine research
  • The possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements
  • Support in arranging care duties
  • Support services for professional and personal life situations
  • 30 days of annual leave plus additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The position is available for a funding period of 36 months. The salary includes a living and mobility allowance and – if applicable – additional allowances for family, long-term leave or special needs in accordance with the MSCA guidelines (2023 call, European Commission Decision C(2022)7550). The position cannot be split. The fixed-term contract shall comply with Section 2 Paragraph 1 of The Act of Academic Fixed-Term Contract (German WissZeitVG).

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. 91̽ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application for this post no later than 28st February 2025 under the following link:

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulations.

If you have any questions about this position, please get in touch with bewerbung(at)geomar.de and refer to the keyword “FluxBEATS – DC6”. Or contact Prof. Dr. Lars Rüpke (lruepke(at)geomar.de) directly.

For further information on the MSCA DN FluxBEATS, the 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit , www.geomar.de or .

91̽ is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

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news-9717 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:13:46 +0100 Postdoctoral position (m/f/d) in assessment of the behavior, distribution and fate of munition compounds in marine systems /en/karriere/job-single-en/postdoktorandenstelle-m-w-d-zur-untersuchung-des-verhaltens-der-verteilung-und-des-verbleibs-von-munitionsverbindungen-in-marinen-systemen Deadline: 18th February 2025 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

The research unit “Chemical Oceanography” of the research division “Marine Biogeochemistry” is offering a

Postdoctoral position (m/f/d)

in assessment of the behavior, distribution and fate of munition compounds in marine systems

starting as soon as possible.

Project Description

European waters are widely contaminated with underwater munition. The majority of munition originates from dumping activities during and after WWI and WWII to eliminate large quantities of war remnants, including conventional and chemical weapons. The munition includes millions of tons of de-fused shells, mines and aerial bombs. Furthermore, unexploded ordnance, sunken underwater mine barriers, and wrecks of military vessels carrying munitions contribute to the problem. It is estimated that the German portions of the North Sea and Baltic Sea alone contain approx. 1.6 million tons of munitions, which can be often found in relatively shallow waters, near fishing activities, major shipping routes, and offshore development locations. Two new EU-funded projects, MMinE-SwEEPER and MUNI-RISK seek to advance our understanding of the role, fate and impact of marine munition in the environment, including the effects of remediation actions on contamination spread. These projects will generate detailed data on the extent of munitions-related chemical contamination in European waters, with special focus on the Baltic, North, and Mediterranean Seas. In addition, these projects will further develop fieldable technologies for munition chemical monitoring in near-real-time at sea. The projects will be conducted in close collaboration with a range of universities, research institutes, commercial companies, and UXO specialists.

Job Description / Duties

The candidate will be part of the MMinE-SwEEPER and MUNI-RISK consortia that will advance scientific understanding on effects of munition in the marine environment and develop methods for prioritizing and implementing remediation actions. She:He will be involved in field measurements in munition dump sites in European coastal seas. The candidate will lead and coordinate laboratory analyses of munition chemicals in field samples using HPLC and high resolution ESI/APCI-MS, as well as manage and interpret the data with project partners. He:She will assist with further chemical method and hardware development of the Xplotector, a lab-in-a-box system for at-sea detection of munition chemicals. The tasks of the candidate will also comprise the presentation of results at national and international scientific meetings and the publication of the results in established peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Required qualifications

  • A PhD in chemical oceanography, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry or similar field is requiredor is to be achieved by 1 June 2025
  • Experience in sampling and analysis of organic compounds in marine systems
  • Experience in the targeted and/or non-targeted detection of organic compounds using LC-MS is a requirement
  • Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
  • Willingness and ability to participate in sea- going expeditions
  • Willingness to communicate routinely with other members of the MMinE-SwEEPER and MUNI-RISK projects
  • Willingness to contribute to the project management of the MMinE-SwEEPER and MUNI-RISK projects

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

  • Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
  • Support services for professional and personal life situations
  • An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
  • Exciting topics in an international environment
  • Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
  • 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

    This is a full-time position. The position cannot be split. Flexible working models are possible in discussion with the project leaders.

The position is available for a funding period of 36 months. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees.

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. 91̽ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application (consisting of Curriculum Vitae, research and interest statement, and list of minimum 3 professional references) not later than 18th February 2025 under the following link:

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. Aaron Beck (ajbeck(at)geomar.de) or Prof. Dr. Eric Achterberg (eachterberg(at)geomar.de).

We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “MUNITIONS-CHEM”.

For further information on 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or .

91̽ is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

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news-9713 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:25:10 +0100 Doctoral researcher (m/f/d) position in igneous and hydrothermal geochemistry /en/karriere/job-single-en/doktorandenstelle-m-w-d-im-bereich-magmatische-und-hydrothermalgeochemie Deadline: 16th February 2025 Das 91̽ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel ist eine von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (90%) und dem Land Schleswig-Holstein (10%) gemeinsam finanzierte Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts. Es gehört zu den international führenden Einrichtungen auf dem Gebiet der Meeresforschung.

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

The Marine Mineral Resources Group of the research division 4 – Dynamics of the Ocean Floor is offering a

Doctoral researcher (m/f/d) position
in igneous and hydrothermal geochemistry

starting on May 1st 2025. The position offers the possibility to attain a doctoral degree in natural sciences.

The position is related to the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) – Doctoral Network FluxBEATS () that integrates geological observations, cutting-edge geochemical and biogeochemical analyses, data and modeling from modern volcanic systems along mid-ocean ridges and back-arc spreading centers with Cretaceous ophiolites and Precambrian magmatic suites and associated hydrothermal systems.

The following English-language documents using templates from the FluxBEATS website () must be enclosed with applications: 1) Application form; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Eligibility and mobility declaration; 4) Motivation letter outlining applicants research experience, interests, motivation, and personal assessment of suitability for a given position; 5) Reference contact information.

Job Description

The position (DC5 of the network) aims at creating a holistic perspective on the physical and chemical parameters that control the flux of critical metals through magmatic and hydrothermal systems at divergent plate boundaries. Tasks include:

  • Creation of a database on critical metals and metalloids in bulk rock samples, melt inclusions, and magmatic sulfides
  • Geochemical analyses in order to establish baselines and tracers for the behavior of precious metals and critical elements during petrogenesis; techniques include but are not limited to EPMA, (LA-)ICPMS and SIMS
  • Geochemical modelling and statistical analyses
  • Engagement in outreach, network activities and sea-going research

Qualification

  • We are looking for a motivated applicant with a master’s degree in geosciences or a related field, proficient knowledge of English, and willingness and ability to travel to partner institutions (secondments) and network events
  • Previous relevant experience and/or familiarity with different analytical and data science methods, and a background in petrology/mineralogy and economic geology are a benefit
  • Experiences in scientific writing (peer-reviewed publications) are a benefit

Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (such as studies, work, or research) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline (see FluxBEATS templates).

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

  • An exciting work environment with the opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions in science and society
  • Work at an internationally leading center for marine research
  • The possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements
  • Support in arranging care duties
  • Support services for professional and personal life situations
  • 30 days of annual leave plus additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The full-time position is available for a funding period of 36 months. The salary includes a living and mobility allowance and – if applicable – additional allowances for family, long-term leave or special needs in accordance with the MSCA guidelines (2023 call, European Commission Decision C(2022)7550). The position cannot be split.

91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. 91̽ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application for this post no later than 16th February 2025 under the following link:

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.

If you have any questions related to this position, please contact bewerbung(at)geomar.de and refer to the keyword “FluxBEATS – DC5”.

For further information on the MSCA DN FluxBEATS, the 91̽ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit , www.geomar.de or .

91̽ is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

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