Faculty of Geosciences:
Institute of Geosciences Geomorphology and Geohazards
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.87 hours/week = 75%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
PhD researcher (m/f/x) for 3 years with 29,87 hours/week (75%, TV-L E13)
The 'Geomorphology and Geohazards' working group at the Institute of Geosciences, Ruhr University Bochum, studies the evolution of Earth's surface during the Quaternary. Significant parts of the European Alps are composed of carbonate rocks, yet their landscapes and denudation processes remain largely underexplored, especially across Quaternary timescales. This is largely due to the difficulties in precisely constraining changes in mountain denudation over the recent past, particularly in carbonate landscapes. The “DenudCarb” project aims to address this temporal and spatial gap by utilising electron spin resonance (ESR) signals in carbonate minerals as a novel thermochronometer, seeking to answer key questions about how and when the carbonate topography of the Alps formed in response to climate and tectonic forces.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The ideal candidate will work with us on the development and application of ESR thermochronometry of carbonates. We will study selected sites in the European Alps to better constrain the timing and processes involved in valley formation within the carbonate landscapes. The ideal candidate will have a background in Earth Sciences, with some experience in either luminescence or ESR dating, or numerical modelling.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
3 years |
| Start: | at the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2025-10-14 |
Your tasks:
· Field work and sampling in the European Alps (Switzerland)
· Laboratory analyses for sample characterisation
· ESR analyses (e.g., laboratory experiments, dose response, thermal stability)
· Working on numerical models to constrain cooling and exhumation rate histories
Your profile:
Required qualifications:
MSc degree in geography/geology/earth sciences or physics
Desired qualifications:
· Experience in ESR spectroscopy and/or luminescence dating would be an asset.
· Experience in laboratory work (e.g., sample preparation, analytical measurements) would be desired.
· Skills in programming languages (Matlab, R, etc.) would be advantageous.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Ability to achieve analytical goals together with colleagues.
· Excellent command of English (written and spoken); German is helpful but not required.
We offer:
· Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility.
· Opportunity to make an innovative contribution.
· A modern equipped workplace.
· Structured supervision and extensive training opportunities.
· Flexible and family-friendly working hours.
· A qualified onboarding process.
· An inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking research culture.
Further information:
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 E 13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees
Applications should be written in English, including a cover letter (max. 1 page) stating your motivation for this position, CV, contact information for two professional references, copy of university degree certificates and transcripts of marks awarded. Please submit your application as single pdf file.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
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.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Melanie Kranz
Tel.: +49 234 32 12826
Sandra Wagner
+49 234 32 12443
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 2025-10-14. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4968.
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