[Aqualist] PhD / Post-doc position at the University of Giessen (Germany)

[Johanna Lomax]

Within the DFG funded project ‘The application of radiofluorescence 
dating (IR-RF) on loess‘, the Chair for Physical Geography (Prof. M. 
Fuchs), Department of Geography, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, 
Germany, offers a

*3-year 75% PhD or Post-doc position
on radiofluorescence dating of feldspars applied to loess.***

Payment will be according to ’Entgeltgruppe 13 Tarifvertrag Hessen 
(TV-H)’. This is equivalent to a gross salary of 30 – 40 k€ per year, 
depending on previous experience.

The candidate will further develop the technique of radiofluorescence, 
and will apply it to polymineral fine grain and coarse grain feldspar 
samples. The sedimentary archives will comprise several loess units, 
e.g. in Germany and the Czech Republic. For this purpose, our 
luminescence laboratory is equipped with two high-end Lexsyg readers, 
including an RF-unit and a spectrometer. Furthermore, we offer an 
experienced and motivating team of researchers dealing with luminescence 
dating, geomorphology and Quaternary sciences.

Candidates should have a master/diploma degree or a PhD in natural 
sciences, preferably in geosciences or physics and a background in 
luminescence dating. Those applying for a PhD position should proof 
their qualification through excellent grades and a related topic of 
their master’s thesis. Candidates already holding a PhD should provide 
evidence of high-quality research and a good publication record in 
peer-reviewed journals. A motivated, well organized, creative and 
enthusiastic team-player who will contribute to the group’s scientific 
success is much welcomed. Good English language skills are required.

Earliest starting date is the 1^st of October 2015, and applications 
should be handed in until the 15^th of September. Please send your 
application as a single PDF file exclusively via Email to Prof. Markus 
Fuchs (markus.fuchs at geogr.uni-giessen.de 
<mailto:markus.fuchs at geogr.uni-giessen.de>). The PDF should include a 
CV, 1-page letter of motivation, list of peer-reviewed publications and 
copies of study certificates. In case of further questions, please 
contact Prof. Markus Fuchs on markus.fuchs at geogr.uni-giessen.de 
<mailto:markus.fuchs at geogr.uni-giessen.de>.


    Prof. Markus Fuchs


    Department of Geography

Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
Senckenbergstraße 1
D-35390 Giessen
Tel.: +49 641 / 99–36205