AB Geochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin

The Geochemistry Group is part of the Institute of Geological Sciences and the Department of Earth Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin. We offer a dynamic and stimulating research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities at the institute (including a new clean lab, MC-ICP-MS, TIMS, sector field ICP-MS, electron microscopy methods) and collaborative interactions with colleagues at other geoscience institutes.

Homepage: https://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/en/geol/fachrichtungen/geochemhydromin/geochemie/index.html

Research Associate (Predoctoral position), 75% TV-L E13, fixed-term for 36 months

In support of a DFG-funded doctoral research project, we are offering a research associate position to conduct chemical and isotopic studies of drill cores from the Oman Drilling Project. The successful candidate will test various hypotheses concerning the formation and evolution of rocks from lower crustal and upper mantle sections of the Oman ophiolite.

Your responsibilities will include sample selection, characterization and preparation; element separation in a clean laboratory environment; mass spectrometry with a focus on the Re-Os, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, and U-Th-Pb decay systems; data interpretation, presentations at national and international conferences and publication of results. You will also be expected to assist with laboratory organization and to support the training of student assistants and interns.

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. degree in geology, geosciences, or a related field.

Practical skills and hands-on experience in isotope geochemistry/geochemistry (clean lab work, TIMS, ICP-MS) are desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are expected.

Reference: Oman_Predoc_FUB_2026

Your application should include a motivation letter, CV, copies of degree certificates and the names and contact information of two referees who have agreed to provide a reference letter. Please send your application, quoting the reference above, as a single PDF file by email to:

hbecker@zedat.fu-berlin.de
Prof. Dr. Harry Becker
Freie Universität Berlin
Institute of Geological Sciences
Malteserstr. 74–100
12249 Berlin, Germany

The position will be available from July 1, 2026. We will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.