Geoscientific Laboratory Researcher in Terrestrial Global-Change Research

University of Tuebingen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Tübingen invites applications for Geoscientific Laboratory Researcher with Coordination Responsibilities (m/f/d) to start on 1 January 2026 and continue until 31 December 2032 as part of the TERRA Cluster. You will lead the DARTS facility and coordinate analytical activities across labs and partner institutions.

Responsibilities include developing scientific strategies for geo-biosphere studies, ensuring data quality and management, and supporting publications while working in

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MSc in Geo- or Natural Sciences is required.
• Experience in diverse analytical characterization methods of geomaterials.
• Pro-active, well-organised work style.
• Ability to interact and communicate with other researchers in interdisciplinary teams.
• Interest in TERRA research topics; experience with rock and sediment dating is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Develop scientific strategies to solve geo-biosphere research questions using geoscientific measurements.
• Research geo-biosphere interactions based on rocks and/or terrestrial sediments.
• Monitor processes and ensure data quality up to final publication.
• Oversee measurement performance and support data analysis, including data management and storage.
• Coordinate between TERRA facilities at University of Tübingen, Hohenheim, and Senckenberg, including administrative tasks.

Kenntnisse

Geomaterial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in Geo- or Natural Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Tuebingen Department Geosciences Research Field Geosciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

The Cluster of Excellence TERRA TERRA “Terrestrial Geo-Biosphere Interactions in a Changing World” ( https://www.terra-cluster.org )is an interdisciplinary research initiative of geoscientists, biologists, and computer scientists at the Universities of Tübingen and Hohenheim and the Senckenberg Institution of Biodiversity and Earth System Research in Frankfurt, investigating how the interactions between the living and non-living worlds shape global change from single microorganisms to the globe, in the geological past, at present, and in the future. TERRA starts on January 1, 2026 and is currently funded until December 31, 2032. Together with the Department of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen we invite applications for the following position:

Geoscientific Laboratory Researcher with Coordination Responsibilities (m/f/d; TV-L E 13, 100%)
starting 1.1.2026 until 31.12.2032

heading the Fa cility for Dating and Analysis of Rocks and Terrestrial Sediments (DARTS). DARTS will consolidate the extensive existing analytical capabilities for sample preparation, age dating, and advanced analysis of samples in the Geo- and Environmental Research Center (GUZ, https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/215251 ) at the University of Tübingen in a centralized facility and coordinate these analytical activities with those in the labs at Senckenberg. The responsibilities of the DARTS coordinator include:

• (1) development of scientific strategies to solve research questions on geo-biosphere interactions based on geoscientific measurements,
• (2) research on geo-biosphere interactions on the basis of rocks and/or terrestrial sediments,
• (3) process monitoring and data quality acquisition to final publication,
• (4) overseeing measurement performance and support of data analysis including the data management and storage,
• (5) coordination between the existing analytical facilities of TERRA at the University of Tübingen and Hohenheim as well as the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (including administrative management).

Candidates should hold a PhD or MSc in Geo- or Natural Sciences, should have experience in diverse analytical characterization methods of geomaterials, have a pro‑active, well‑organised work style, and be competent in interaction and communication with other researchers to work effectively in creative and diverse interdisciplinary teams. General interest in the research topics of TERRA is mandatory, experience with rock and sediment dating methods is beneficial.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Geosciences » OtherEnvironmental science » Earth science Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference in the hiring process. Full‑time positions are generally suitable for job sharing.

Selection process

The deadline for applications is on October 19, 2025.