SEM Lab Manager & Teaching Lead (Earth Sciences) - 3-Year Term

CAS in Medication Safety University of Bern; Bern; On-site; CHF 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International reputation

Strong research infrastructure and int

Collaborative environment and team

Individual career support

Job summary

University of Bern seeks a SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities at 100% effort. The role is fixed-term for 3 years in Bern, with duties spanning SEM operation, teaching MSc/PhD students, and research project development.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Earth Sciences, have advanced SEM expertise (EDS/EBSD/CL), and possess strong teaching and collaboration skills. German language proficiency is required or obtainable during evaluation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Profound background in SEM use including EDS, EBSD, CL applications.
• Teaching experience.
• Ability to collaborate with SEM users and technicians across disciplines.
• Innovative research proposal.
• Physical presence during core working hours.
• German or ability to reach advanced level within evaluation period.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory of microbeam analysis and practical SEM training at MSc and PhD levels.
• Support SEM users with research tasks from high-resolution imaging to EBSD and signal mapping.
• Maintain SEM facility including servicing and liaising with technicians for more severe issues.
• Conduct own research projects and seek project funding from agencies and industry.
• Strong background in Structural Geology/Tectonics is desirable.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Funding proposals

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences or related

Tools

SEM

EDS

EBSD

CL

Job description

University of Bern seeks a SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities at 100% effort. The role is fixed-term for 3 years in Bern, with duties spanning SEM operation, teaching MSc/PhD students, and research project development.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Earth Sciences, have advanced SEM expertise (EDS/EBSD/CL), and possess strong teaching and collaboration skills. German language proficiency is required or obtainable during evaluation.