Department of Geosciences, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

Homepage: https://www.unifr.ch/geo/en/

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg invites applications for a MA position (maître[sse] assistant[e]/ Oberassistent[in]) in the broad fields of sedimentology, geo-biosphere interactions and/or paleoenvironments. Potential research fields include geo-biosphere interactions in sedimentary systems, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, paleoclimatology, biomineralization, diagenesis, applied sedimentology, or experimental sedimentology. We seek candidates with a research profile in process-orientated sedimentology using analytical and quantitative methods. Candidates should have acquired a PhD degree in Earth Sciences and ideally have at least three years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience.

We are looking for a strong team player with good interdisciplinary, communication and networking skills. The Department of Geosciences offers unique opportunities for collaboration across research groups. Research must be supported by raising external funds through joint research initiatives. The Department of Geosciences hosts and manages the GeoImage and Analytics Core Facility. The candidate will have to take on vital lab responsibilities at the Department of Geosciences such as the supervision of the micro-CT lab, the experimental and/or the geochemical lab. Experience with one of the above-mentioned lab techniques and/or platforms is essential.

The successful candidate will support teaching in the broad domains of general geology, sedimentology, sedimentary microscopy, and methods in sedimentology at the Bachelor and Master level with special emphasis on the organization of field and laboratory courses. The candidate should be able to teach Bachelor courses in one of the two official languages of the University, French or German (after an appropriate learning period, if necessary) and Master courses in English. Teaching experience at university level is expected.

The University of Fribourg is an equal opportunity employer and strives towards gender balance and diversity at all levels.

The position could be available as early as October 1^st 2026 or by mutual agreement. The position will be filled initially for 5 years but can be stabilized depending on the performance of the candidate.

Electronic copies of the following documents should be forwarded to the address below:

1. Cover letter mentioning the position for which the candidate is applying
2. Complete CV, including copies of the diploma of the highest degree
3. Complete list of publications
4. Detailed record of teaching experience
5. Record of past and present funding
6. 1–2-page description of major scientific achievements and future research directions
7. Name and addresses of three referee persons

The applications should be made via email as one single PDF file. For all questions and for submission of the application please contact Prof. Dr. Anneleen Foubert (anneleen.foubert@unifr.ch). The applications should reach the Department of Geosciences before 17^th of July 2026.