Postdoc (m/f/d) in marine chemistry, Quality standards in the marine carbonate system (Keyword: CO2-QC)

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations. Within the framework of the EU-funded projects "EuroGO-SHIP" and "TRICUSO" we are aiming to develop quality standards in marine CO2 research. The "EuroGO-SHIP" project is about producing so-called "in-house" reference material for dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and alkalinity (TA) and documenting the processes. In addition, alternative methods for filling these standards are to be investigated. As part of "TRICUSO", an instrument for measuring the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) in surface water is to be evaluated in the laboratory. Weak points are to be identified together with the manufacturer and solutions for improving the device are to be developed. The device is then to be used on a measurement campaign in the Southern Ocean on a sailing yacht and, if necessary, on a research vessel. The data obtained from this will then also be interpreted biogeochemically. Both projects require intensive cooperation with the European project partners. The results achieved are to be published in international specialist journals. Willingness to travel on business and do field work is required.

The research unit “Chemical Oceanography” within the Research Department Marine Biogeochemistry is offering a

Postdoc (m/f/d) in marine chemistry,
Quality standards in the marine carbonate system
(Keyword: CO2-QC)

starting on April 1^st 2024.

Job Description:

• Production and quality assessment of so-called “in-house” reference materials for marine CO2 research
• Creation of “Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)” for the creation of “in-house” reference material
• Long-term test of an instrument for pCO2 measurements at a facility in the laboratory
  • Operation of the instrument in the laboratory
  • Assessment of the results and development of improvements
  • Collaboration with the manufacturer to implement the improvements
• Field work (instrument deployment)
• Participation in research sea cruises if necessary
• Support with reporting

Qualification:

• Completed university degree and Ph.D. degree, preferably in a marine science subject
• Practical experience in chemical analysis (or similar)
• Experience in Matlab, Python or similar programs for data analysis
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Experience with measurements of the marine carbon cycle
• Experience with project work at European level

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

• Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
• Support services for professional and personal life situations
• An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
• Exciting topics in an international environment
• Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
• 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The position is available for a funding period of 2 years. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position. The position can be split. Flexible working time models are generally possible, provided that the position is filled full-time.

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application for this post (cover letter, CV, certificates/reference letters, any other relevant documents) not later than January 15^th 2025 under the following link:

Online application

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. Tobias Steinhoff (tsteinhoff(at)geomar.de).

We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “CO2-QC”.

For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.

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