Faculty of Geosciences:
Chair of Experimental Petrology and Geochemistry
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
The Experimental Petrology and Geochemistry Group at the Institute of Geosciences (IFG) at Ruhr University Bochum focuses on experimentally investigating high-temperature magmatic processes at the planetary scale. By combining experimental, geochemical, and numerical methods, we study processes ranging from core formation and magma ocean crystallization to mantle melting and melt/fluid migration at the micron scale. You can find more about our workgroup here. Our group also contributes to teaching in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree programs in Petrology, Geochemistry, and Mineralogy.
We are looking for a talented candidate to join our team and work on the development and application of novel experimental techniques in magmatic petrology and geochemistry, with a strong research focus.
Scope: | full-time |
Duration: | fixed-term,
3 years |
Start: | at the earliest possible date |
Apply by: |
2025-06-11 |
• Development of own research ideas and acquisition of third-party funded projects related to Experimental Petrology, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry.
• Research-related tasks in the Experimental Petrology Laboratories.
• Teaching of courses within the working group (4 hours/week) mainly in Igneous Petrology and Mineralogy. This includes field courses in mountainous areas. Teaching can be conducted in English.
• Supervision of B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses.
• Publication of own research results in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of results at national and international conferences.
• Degree in Geosciences, physics, chemistry, or a similar discipline (PhD or equivalent).
• Affinity with Experimental Petrology methodologies (e.g., gas mixing furnaces, piston cylinder and multi-anvil pressure apparatuses), as well as microbeam analytical approaches (e.g. EPMA, FIB-SEM, X-ray microtomography, Synchrotron beamline).
· The successful applicant will be heavily encouraged to pursue their own independent research ideas within the context of the workgroup.
· A modern equipped workplace.
Flexible and family-friendly working hours.
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.Applications can be written in German or English, including a cover letter (max. 1 page) stating your motivation for this position, CV, a publication list and contact information for two professional references. A short research statement (maximum of two pages) where you outline your past, present, and future research. Please submit your application as single pdf file.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Raúl Fonseca
, Tel.: +49 234 32 23299
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-06-11. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4599.