Stellenticket Freie Universität Berlin

The appointee will conduct (1) tectonics research, with projects devised independently and/or
in collaboration with members of the Tectonics and Tectonophysics team, and (2) teach
tectonics-disciplinary classes in the undergraduate and/or Masters programmes. Our present
research projects explore development of early Earth and hot terrestrial planets; Himalayan
tectonics in Earth system science context; surface salt tectonics; structural issues with
societal impact (e.g., groundwater dynamics), and the tectonics of the north-eastern
Mediterranean region. Consistent with these diverse projects, our group has similarly diverse
research interests, skills, and backgrounds. The research group offers an intercultural, open-
minded, versatile and family-friendly working environment.

Requirements:

Completed scientific university degree (PhD / doctorate) in Geology or a related research
field relevant to the area of responsibility, with a predominantly geological character.

Desirable:

• Research experience in one or more of the following disciplines: structural geology,
  tectonics, geodynamics, geo-/thermo-chronology, petrology, Earth and/or planetary system
  science, remote sensing. Broader disciplinary backgrounds may be considered if the
  applicant can use their skills to develop and test tectonic concepts; we actively seek group
  members from diverse backgrounds.
• Teaching experience in structural geology and / or related disciplines.
• Our projects typically involve coordination of research teams from different fields, so fluency
  in English is very important.
• Fluency in German is a plus; the applicant should be able to teach in German within three
  years of beginning the position.
• Ability to drive and a driver’s license, to better enable field-based teaching.

We actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent
qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the
framework of the legal possibilities. We also welcome applications from candidates with
severe disabilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be preferentially
considered, although some restrictions related to the access to laboratory facilities may
apply.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Alex Webb (a.webb@fu-berlin.de / +49
(0)30-838-61056.

Applications should be sent by e-mail, include a cover letter that explains your expertise and
qualifications for this position, names of at least two referees, CV and copies of degree
certificates, indicating the reference code, no later than August 12th, 2024 in PDF format
(preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Alex Webb: alyssa.hammons@fu-berlin.de

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Geologische Wissenschaften
Tectonics
Herrn Prof. Dr. Alex Webb
Malteserstr. 74-100
12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)

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