Research Fellows bei Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Organisationseinheit

Institut für Angewandte Geowissenschaften (AGW)

Ihre Aufgaben

We focus our research on hydrothermal ore deposits, geochemistry of geothermal systems, re-mining of mine waste and pollutant dynamics, and wish to develop strong and visible research in these fields. We offer these positions in order to strengthen (1) the LA-ICPMS lab in geochronology and trace element geochemistry research questions and (2) research in hydrothermal ore deposits. Our laboratory is equipped with an excimer laser (Teledyne), a sector field and a quadrupole ICP-MS (Element XR, iCAP QR; ThermoFisher). It is further equipped with XRD, XRF, and stable and clumped isotope analytics. A preference will be given to individuals, who also developed expertise in at least one of these techniques.

Your tasks are:

• to conduct field-based research and develop methods (1) for hydrothermal ore deposits in basins or metamorphic terranes or (2) for mineral analysis with LA-ICPMS in the field of our research focus, and to run the LA-ICPMS lab;
• to publish in international peer-reviewed journals and present research results at scientific meetings;
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses also in the field (in German after 2 years);
• to develop an own research portfolio and research group with PhD, Master and undergraduate students at the Chair of Geochemistry and Economic Geology;
• to generate multidisciplinary collaboration nationally and internationally and to apply for research grants from public funds and industry.

Eintrittstermin

1. October 2023 or 1. February 2024

Ihre Qualifikation

• MSc and PhD degree (or equivalent) in geosciences or related subjects with research interests in (1) the genesis of hydrothermal ore deposits or (2) developing methods for the LA-ICPMS technology applied to research questions in the fields named above;
• proven track record in producing high quality publications;
• capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills.

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.