SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities

University of Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Bern seeks a determined researcher who will teach SEM theory and practical training at MSc and PhD levels, and support SEM users on imaging, EBSD, and mapping tasks. You will maintain the SEM facility and collaborate with technicians on technical issues while pursuing your own funded research projects.

A strong background in Structural Geology/Tectonics and the ability to secure project funding are highly desirable, along with German language proficiency or the ability to reach an

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Profound theory and practical SEM experience (EDS, EBSD, CL preferred).
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to collaborate with SEM users and technicians from diverse disciplines.
• Innovative research proposal for funding.
• Presence during core working hours.
• German language skills or ability to reach advanced level during evaluation.

Aufgaben

• Teach theory of microbeam analysis and practical SEM training at MSc and PhD levels.
• Support SEM users with research tasks from high-res imaging to EBSD and signal mapping.
• Maintain the SEM facility and liaise with technicians for technical issues.
• Conduct own research projects and secure funding from agencies and industry.
• Engage with the Structural Geology/Tectonics group and contribute to related activities.

Ausbildung

PhD in Earth Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

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

The deadline for submissions is 31 October 2026