Postdoctoral position (f/m/d) in Geomorphology and Soil Science

The KIT originates from the merger of a university and a research institute. The KIT is one of 11 German Excellence Universities and simultaneously member of the Helmholtz Association. The Geo- and Environmental Sciences are an important pillar of research and teaching at the KIT and are bundled in the KIT Climate and Environment Center. The KIT offers manifold programs to support the career and research of emerging scientists.

We offer a lively cooperation in an international working group. We avail a modern laboratory which includes comprehensive elemental analysis devices (ICP-OES und -MS, EA) and allows for the stable isotope analysis of environmental media and extracted individual compounds (EA-IRMS, TOC-IRMS, GC-IRMS, MC-ICP/MS). The laboratory offers ideal conditions for stable isotope analyses of multiple elements at natural abundance or from low-dosed labeling experiments.

The tasks include teaching and research. In teaching, we expect contributions to the study programs of Geoecology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and Geography (B.Ed. and M.Ed.) and adjacent disciplines. In research, a program in the field of Isotope Biogeochemistry of soil-plant-systems should be developed and realized with the help of self-raised extramural funds.

Persönliche Qualifikation

You have successfully completed a Master degree in Geoecology, Geosciences, Physical Geography, Agricultural or Forest Sciences or similar disciplines and a Ph.D. in natural sciences. We expect expertise in Soil Chemistry, Biogeochemistry, and/or Plant Nutrition. You speak and write English fluently. German knowledge and first publication successes are an advantage.

Organisationseinheit

Salary

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

Contract duration

limited to 3 years with extension option

Application up to

January 31, 2025

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wilcke.