Research Associate Sediment Biogeochemistry § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Research Associate Sediment Biogeochemistry § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Responsibilities

Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

Specific Duties

The candidate will conduct research within the field of sediment biogeochemistry. Potential overarching topics include but are not limited to: organic carbon turnover, preservation and storage in continental margin sediments; land-ocean fluxes and estuarine processes; sedimentary cycling and benthic fluxes of redox-sensitive or bio‑essential elements (e.g., metals, halogens). The research group has recently participated and will be involved in a number of seagoing expeditions, which represent opportunities for the candidate to obtain appropriate sample material. The candidate will also support the research group in developing new laboratory infrastructure and teaching.

Requirements

A university degree in a relevant subject plus doctorate.

• doctoral degree and experience in the field of sediment biogeochemistry (field-/​laboratory-/​modeling-based)
• experience in scientific writing and publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• excellent written and oral communications skills in English are essential
• willingness to participate in seagoing expeditions

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at Universität Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.