Assistant position at the Tectonophysics Institute jobs at University of Mainz
Assistant position at the Tectonophysics Institute at
the University of Mainz, Germany
We seek an outstanding candidate to fill an assistant position for initially up to 6 years with an emphasis on thematic structural geology (salary based on German EG13 TV-H scheme depending on the experience of the candidate). This is a research and teaching position with some administrative duties in the department. The candidate is expected to develop her/his own research profile in thematic or quantitative structural geology including the successful application of research grants. The Tectonophysics Institute has a laboratory for analogue modelling, computing resources, GIS applications, microscopes and the possibilities to use X-ray microtomography. We are a vital international team working on a number of thematic projects on different continents.
The candidate should hold a PhD in Earth Sciences or a related subject, have preferably at least 2 years of PostDoc experience and a good research record. High level English language skills are required.
Interested candidates should send a short CV, statement of interest and references to cpasschi@uni-mainz.de. Deadline for the application is the 3rd December 2010. Project can start ASAP.


