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:

1.) X-Archive

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; desired starting date is 01 January 2025 or as early as possible.

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
• Mandatory: Experience in exploration of sedimentary archives and geoscientific lab work
• Advantage: Knowledge in the fields of geophysical exploration, geographic information
  systems and/or 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%).

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. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please apply with meaningful application documents (letter of motivation, CV, list of publications,
summary or link to the dissertation) by 30 November 2024 via email to the secretary of the Chair of
Geomorphology (sabine.lieske@uni-bayreuth.de). 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.

2.) VegProtect

At the University of Bayreuth, the Department of Geosciences, Chair of Geomorphology (Prof. Sass) is seeking to fill a position as a

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

The position is limited to 3 years; desired starting date is 01 January 2025 or as early as possible.

Your field of activity:

• Collaboration in the third-party funded research project VegProtect (Vegetation to protect historic buildings from rock moisture and weathering) funded by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
• Independent organisation and implementation of field and lab work (including micro-climatic and hydrological measurements at building walls)
• Analysing field and laboratory data, scientific publication, contribution to project reports
• Collaboration in the organisation of workshops for knowledge transfer
• Research stays at the universities of Oxford and Antwerp

Your Profile:

• University degree (MSc or comparable) in the field of geography, geoecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, monument preservation or related fields
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary work in physical geography
• Advantageous: Experience with geophysical, microclimatic, hydrological and/or rock chemistry measurements, basic knowledge of vegetation mapping
• Experience with quantitative analysis of large datasets (e.g. with R)
• Basic knowledge of the German language or willingness to learn it for the purpose of knowledge transfer

Remuneration is according to TV-L, pay grade 13 (60%; application for an increase to 75% is pending).

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. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please apply by submitting a letter of motivation, the CV, a list of publications, and a summary of or link to the dissertation by 31 December 2024 via email to the secretary of the Chair of Geomorphology (sabine.lieske@uni-bayreuth.de). 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. Oliver Sass (oliver.sass@uni-bayreuth.de tel. +49 921 55-2265.

Further information on the VegProtect project.