Univeristy of Greifswald

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Reference # 25/Sa19

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic researcher who wants to develop her/his/their skills in the General Geology working group at the Institute of Geography and Geology, University of Greifswald. The working group focuses on the solid Earth and its interaction with the hydrosphere and atmosphere. The successful candidate is free to investigate tectonic and geodynamic processes at different spatial and temporal scales. The research may be based on geological fieldwork and analytical methods or on the application and development of mechanical and conceptual models. The position serves to develop academic qualifications. Tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a habilitation or a comparable qualification.

Your responsibilities:

• Active participation in research and teaching
• Research in the field of structural geology, tectonics, or geodynamics. The research may be primarily computer-based (e.g., application and development of numerical models) or field- based (e.g., organization and implementation of field work, structural analysis)
• Publication of scientific results in scientific journals
• Planning, organization, and implementation of courses and examinations
• Supervision of student theses

Your qualifications:

• MSc and PhD degree in geosciences or a related discipline
• Knowledge of geological fieldwork or numerical modeling

Further knowledge and skills that will play a decisive role in the selection of suitable candidates are:

• Good knowledge of German and English
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: tectonics, seismotectonics, geodynamics, structural geology, (AI-supported) data analysis, and signal processing
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Matlab
• Knowledge of ABAQUS or codes such as ASPECT
• Knowledge of geoinformation systems, particularly the analysis of digital terrain models
• Experience in evaluating and interpreting geophysical data
• Driver’s license

If you are interested in the position, please apply per email with the following documents until 15th August 2025:

• Motivation letter (max 1 page)
• CV with two references with their contact information listed
• Publication list
• Research and teaching statement
• Certificates / transcripts.
• An electronic version of a research paper

Please send your application in pdf format as one file to:

University of Greifswald
Institute of Geography und Geology
Prof. Dr. Armin Dielforder
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 17a
17489 Greifswald

armin.dielforder@uni-greifswald.de

Any documents sent after the application deadline cannot be considered.
Questions regarding the application can be addressed by email

Information about the application and selection procedure:
The position is open to all persons, irrespective of gender.
The University would like to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented and thus applications from women are particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they have the same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make a fellow applicant more suitable.
Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.
In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.
Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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