15 days ago
Part-time
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#geologie#forschung#potsdam
PhD-Kandidat*in (f_m_x) - Glass2Melt Silicate glassesbaito Pro Job
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Intro
The PhD candidate will be part of the CLEAR group, focusing on understanding large scale geological processes and measuring the density of iron-bearing silicate glasses.
Tasks
- Synthesis of silicate glasses in the Fe2O3-FeO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO-CaO-Na2O-system at 1 atm
- All-optical measurements of density of Fe-bearing silicate glasses in the DAC
- Methodological improvements
- Proactive scientific interaction within the research group and with other groups at the GFZ
- Report progress regularly at group meetings, domestic, and international conferences
- Publication of the results in peer-reviewed journals
Requirements
- Master degree or equivalent in Geosciences, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines
- Strong interest in glass/melt-physics and challenging experimental work
- Basic knowledge of optical, infrared, and Raman spectroscopies
- Experience in diamond anvil cell or a related high-pressure technique
- Experience with bench-top optical setups
- Basic programming skills would be beneficial
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Benefits
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- Institute day-care centre on site
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
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