SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities

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

SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities 100%, fixed-term 3 years, Bern

UniBE is ambitious.

With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.

Your Tasks

• Teaching theory of microbeam analysis and practical training at the SEM at MSc and PhD level.
• Supporting SEM users with their SEM-related research tasks from high-resolution imaging to EBSD to mapping of different signals.
• Maintenance of the SEM facility including simple servicing tasks as well as excellent communication skills when liaising with technicians in the event of more severe technical problems.
• Conducting your own research projects including acquisition of project funding from research agencies and industry.
• Since this position is closely associated to the group of Structural Geology/Tectonics, a strong background in this field in both research and teaching activities is desired.

Selection Criteria

• A PhD degree in Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Profound theoretical background and experience in the practical use and application of scanning electron microscopy (ideally including EDS, EBSD and CL applications).
• Teaching experience.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate with SEM users and technicians from a broad range of disciplines, and contribute positively to the institute's activities.
• An innovative research proposal.
• Physical presence during core working hours
• German language skills, or the ability to reach an advanced level within the evaluation period

Working at the University of Bern

The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.

Your Benefits

• International reputation
• Strong research infrastructure and international network
• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• Individual career support

Employment Relationship: 100%, fixed-term 3 years

Start Date: 01.02.2027 or by arrangement

Institution / Workplace: Institute of Geological Sciences Bern

Location: Bern

Contract type: Full-time (100%)

Working hours: Core working hours (physical presence required)

Language: German (advanced level required by evaluation period)