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30.09.24
#geologie#forschung#potsdam
PostDoctoral position in electron microscopy of mineral-microbe interfaces (f_m_x)
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Intro
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences invites applications for a postdoc to join the Interface Geochemistry section, focusing on electron microscopy of mineral-microbe interfaces.
Tasks
- Develop and apply scanning electron microscopy sample preparation and analyses methods to study interfaces in geo(bio)materials
- Research focus on reactions and interactions between minerals and microbes in aquatic biofilms and/or soil matrixes
- Correlate scanning electron microscopic results with other analytical data sets
- Publish in international peer-reviewed journals
- Present research results at national and international meetings
- Lead and/or contribute to writing 3rd party funding proposals
- Help co-supervise students
Requirements
- Master's and PhD degree in biogeochemistry, environmental mineralogy or equivalent
- Demonstrated strong focus on and experience in electron microscopic characterization
- Documented skills in imaging/analyses of complex Earth material interfaces
- Knowledge of and experience with sample preparation for inorganic/geobiological materials
- Proven track record of achievements (talks, publications)
- Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English; German is an asset
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
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