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Job Vacancy No. W3-Professorship

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association.

The Institute for Mathematics and the Institute of Earth & Environmental Science of the University of Potsdam, in a joint appointment with the GFZ-German Research Centre for Geosciences, invite applications for a tenured

W3-Professorship for the Earth`s magnetic field in conjunction with the position as leading scientist at the GFZ in Potsdam, Germany.


Tasks:

A research focus in the field of geomagnetism with a strong emphasis on mathematical methods and the integration of the different groups working with the magnetic field (internal, lithosphere, external) and its interaction within System Earth is expected. Active cooperation with other sections in the GFZ and the University of Potsdam is required. In addition to research, an active participation in teaching at the University of Potsdam at the Institute for Mathematics is desired.
 
The position includes leading section 2.3 „Earth`s magnetic field” at the GFZ. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to oversee data acquisition activities of the section (magnetic observatories, field campaigns and satellite missions like CHAMP and SWARM) and combine this with studies in geomagnetism. In particular, maintaining a close link between the research on internal, lithosphere and external fields is expected, including the provision of products, like space weather indices, to the public. The Geo.X platform (www.geo-x.net) coordinates geosciences in the Berlin-Potsdam region in research, education, infrastructure, and promotion of young scientists. The University of Potsdam and the GFZ are partners in Geo.X, thus offering excellent opportunities for cooperation across the partner institutions.

 

Qualifications:

Prerequisites for the application are a doctoral degree and a record of research equivalent to the German "Habilitation". Scientific qualifications achieved outside Germany will also be considered.
 

Special Skills:

University of Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit applications including a letter describing your interest in the position and vision of the future, your curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, a list of publications and other information deemed relevant. Information on the University of Potsdam and the GFZ are available under www.uni-potsdam.de and www.gfz-potsdam.de, respectively.

For further information on the position contact Matthias Holschneider (hols@math.uni-potsdam.de) Universität Potsdam or Michael Weber (mhw@gfz-potsdam.de) GFZ Potsdam.

Date As soon as possible.
Duration Appointment will be made according to the laws of Brandenburg (Brandenburgisches Hochschulgesetz - BbgHG §§ 38, 41). According to state law (§ 41 Abs. 1 BbgHG) the contract will be limited, in case it is the first appointment of the successful applicant as university professor, with the possibility of tenure after 2 years. Exceptions are possible, in particular if outstanding candidates from abroad or external to the university system cannot otherwise be acquired. In case of successful tenure review, there is no further appointment procedure.
Salary The salary is based on the W3 scale. The position is preferably to be filled at the earliest opportunity.
Contact Prof. Dr. Michael Weber
Application period Send application within four weeks after publication.
Employment location

Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

There is a kindergarten service available.

Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.


Please submit your applications, stating the above given code no. W3-Professorship to:

Potsdam University
Office of the President
Am Neuen Palais 10

14469 Potsdam
Germany



Created: 23.02.2012  to top