Research Assistant*in (PhD Student) (f/m/d) at Leibniz Ge...

Intro

The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) is seeking a Research assistant (PhD student) to join the interdisciplinary NoSHADE project, focusing on cosmic dust collection and analysis from the Atacama Desert.

Tasks

Collection and identification of micrometeorites (e.g., optical and electron microscopy, electron microprobe, X-ray fluorescence)
Chemical sample preparation for the extraction of long-lived radionuclides (10Be, 26Al, 53Mn, 60Fe) to determine micrometeorite exposure times and origins in space
Coordination of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) measurements
Analysis and interpretation of the collected data, including the use of suitable software (e.g. Python, Fortran, Mathematica)
Writing scientific reports and publications, as well as presenting results at national and international conferences

Requirements

Completed university degree (Diploma/Master), preferentially in the fields of (astro)physics, geology, chemistry or another closely related field
Interest in astrophysics and interdisciplinary applications
Preferentially experience in the field of (micro)meteorites
Experience in one or several of the following are an advantage: Geo- or radiochemistry, Mineralogy, Programming skills, Laboratory work
Self-motivation and good communication skills within an international team

Benefits

Exciting working environment in an attractive research museum with varied tasks in a dynamic and future-orientated market
Very good public transport connections in the centre of Berlin
Extensive further training opportunities on a personal and professional level
Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and family life (e.g. flexitime or individual part-time models)
Depending on the job, mobile working is possible for up to 60 per cent of individual working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L with company pension scheme (VBL), special annual payment and capital-forming benefits
Employee events, company health management and German and English language courses
30 days' holiday plus 24 December and 31 December off