Geomorphology is the study of the forces and processes that have shaped and are still shaping the relief of the earth. We investigate, measure and balance recent processes such as rockfall, slope movements and fluvial transport as well as the associated natural hazards. To understand landscape development, we also look into the geological past.

We use modern, quantitative investigation methods, such as laser scanning and drone surveys to measure the terrain surface and its changes, nearsurface geophysics to explore the subsurface near to the surface, as well as microclimatic and hydrological measurements to understand recent geomorphological processes.

In terms of human-environment research, we work closely with various neighbouring disciplines such as geoecologists, archaeologists, soil scientists, climate researchers and human geographers.

Job advertisement:

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with an internationally competitive and interdisciplinary profile in research and teaching. At the University of Bayreuth, the Department of Geosciences, Chair of Geomorphology (Prof. Sass) is seeking to fill a position as a

Research Assistant (PostDoc) (m/f/d)

The position is limited to 2 years.

Your field of activity:

• Collaboration in the third-party funded research project X-Archive funded by the VW Foundation
• Independent organisation and implementation of field work (including geophysical probing, sediment coring, sediment analysis)
• Analysing field and laboratory data, scientific publication, contribution to project reports
• Collaboration in the implementation and maintenance of a database
• Close co-operation with colleagues from the field of history (Institute for Franconian Regional History)

Your Profile:

• University degree (MSc or comparable) in the field of geography, geosciences, environmental sciences or comparable
• Completed PhD, ideally on investigation of geoarchives
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Exploration of sedimentary archives, geophysical exploration, geoscientific laboratory work, geographic information systems, implementation of databases
• Good knowledge of the German language or the willingness to learn it for the requirements of the scientific research work
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary work

Remuneration is according to TV-L, pay grade 13 (100%).

You can expect an interesting, multifaceted job in a university environment with flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home within the framework of the applicable employment agreement, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development and further training.

The University of Bayreuth values the diversity of its employees as an enrichment and is expressly committed to the goal of equal opportunities for men and women. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are very welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best-practice club ‘Familie in der Hochschule e.V.’ and has successfully participated in the HRK audit ‘Internationalisation of the University’. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please apply online with meaningful application documents (letter of motivation, certificates, list of publications, summary or link to the dissertation) by 30 September 2024 using the password ‘X-Archive’ via our application portal of the University of Bayreuth. The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof Dr Oliver Sass (oliver.sass@uni-bayreuth.de; tel. 0921/55-2265).

Further information on the X-Archive project: https://www.geomorph.uni-bayreuth.de/en/research/x-archives/index.html