Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam – Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ)

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.

Homepage: https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en

For section 4.1 Lithosphere Dynamics (Department 4: Geosystems), we are looking for a:

Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) Active tectonics
Reference Number 9763

We, the Lithosphere Dynamics section at GFZ Potsdam, are a multidisciplinary, international, welcoming and enthusiastic research group fascinated by fundamental tectonic processes governing the behaviour of convergent margins across various spatial and temporal scales.

To enrich our team, we are currently seeking a motivated candidate in the broadly defined field of active tectonics including one or more of the following: seismology, seismotectonics, paleo-seismology, tectonic geodesy, tectonic geomorphology, and numerical/analogue modelling. We are looking forward to collaborating with candidates who will use novel and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance our understanding of convergent plate-boundaries.

Together with our team, the candidate will perform field (or lab) experiments or collect observational data in the above‑mentioned disciplines. The candidate will develop and apply advanced data processing, signal analysis and numerical or conceptual models to interpret the obtained results. We particularly value those who can think beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, such as by working at the interfaces of the above-mentioned fields and foster collaborative research both within and beyond geological subjects.

We particularly value those who can think beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, such as by working at the interfaces of the below mentioned fields and foster collaborative research both within and beyond geological subjects.

Your responsibilities:
Collect data, develop and apply advanced data processing and signal analysis and numerical or conceptual models to interpret the obtained results in:

• Seismology
• Seismotectonics
• Paleo-seismology
• Tectonic geodesy
• Tectonic geomorphology
• Numerical/​analogue modelling

Your qualifications:

• Master`s degree and PhD in geosciences or another relevant field
• A substantial interest in understanding plate-boundary kinematics and dynamics
• Motivation to independently develop and push forward a research project
• Strong communication and writing skills, proficiency in English
• An aptitude to collaborate within and outside our section and to work constructively in different cultural settings

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: 1st January 2025
Fixed term: 3 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?
If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 29th September 2024. Please use our online application form only: https://formular.as-mediendesign.de/link/ac6eed71-29627-331-4066ff-1643.html

Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/​belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any questions, please contact our Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities at sbv[at]gfz-potsdam.de, who will be happy to assist you in the further application process. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer at gba[at]gfz-potsdam.de.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Bernd Schurr either via email at bernd.schurr@gfz-potsdam.de or phone +49 331 6264‑1313. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 331 6264‑28787.