Lecturer (f/m/d) for the area of Engineering Geology

Organisation/Company University of Bremen Department Faculty 5 - Geosciences Research Field Engineering » Geological engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 28 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 30 Apr 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number LK302-25 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Bremen, Faculty 05 - Geosciences, is offering a permanent 1.0 position – under the condition of job release – as a

Reference number LK302/25

Pay grade TV-L 13/14

for the area of

Lecturers at the University of Bremen work scientifically in their research area with a focus on teaching. They are independent in research and teaching in accordance with the Bremen Higher Education Law (§24 Abs. 1).

The Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Bremen is an internationally established research and teaching institution. It covers the entire spectrum of modern geosciences, offers five application- and research-focused and internationally oriented degree programmes (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and maintains close scientific cooperation with non-university research institutions. Together with the Research Faculty MARUM - Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences, Bremen is a leading international research location in the field of marine sciences. As part of the reorientation of the Engineering Geology area, we are looking for a person (f/m/d) who can develop an independent teaching and research profile in the field of engineering geology (soil mechanics, hydrogeological characterisation of the subsurface, etc.). Equipment and infrastructure, including a large geotechnical laboratory and in-situ measuring equipment for field work and expeditions, will be provided.

Your Responsibilities

• Conception and implementation of research-based courses in the B.Sc. degree programmes (Geosciences; Marine Geosciences) and M.Sc. degree programmes (Applied Geosciences; Marine Geosciences; Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy) of the FB05 as well as in the cooperative study programme B.Sc. Natural Sciences for Sustainability.
• Teaching responsibilities are based on the Teaching Obligations and Proof of Teaching Ordinance and currently amount to 12 hours per semester week.
• Organisation and design of modules as well as module responsibility for the various study programmes (e.g., Methods of Hydro- and Engineering Geology in the B.Sc. Geosciences, Engineering Geology / Geotechnics - Fields of Science and Engineering Design in the M.Sc. Applied Geosciences, Energy I and II in the B.S.c Natural Sciences for Sustainability).
• Conducting examinations, in particular the supervision of B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses in the various degree programmes mentioned above.
• Organisation of field courses in the fields of engineering geology, applied geology, geotechnics, soil mechanics and hydrogeology, including sampling and in-situ measurements.
• Conducting laboratory practical in the soil mechanics and geotechnical laboratories of the Faculty and MARUM.
• Continued development of quality assurance and evaluation of engineering geoscience teaching.
• Use and development of existing geotechnical equipment for the investigation of sediment deformation under static and cyclic loading.
• Conducting applied research projects on the mechanical properties of soils and marine sediments for the purpose of foundation design.
• Leading or participating in ship expeditions in the North Sea, Baltic Sea and other coastal regions to investigate geological engineering topics such as siltation of estuaries, stability of marine infrastructures such as offshore wind farms and harbours.
• Willingness to take on tasks in the area of academic self-administration, such as participation in university committees, is expected.
• A completed scientific university degree Dipl.-Ing., M.Sc. (FH or Univ.) in the field of engineering geology, (applied) geosciences, geotechnics or a comparable related discipline as well as a completed, relevant, outstanding doctorate.
• Several years of professional experience in one of the above-mentioned fields.
• Proven, relevant teaching experience at a university or higher education institution in the advertised field of work.
• Teamwork skills and willingness to plan and lead courses in the B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes.
• A high degree of personal reliability, sense of responsibility, commitment and willingness to cooperate with other teaching staff in the above-mentioned subjects.
• Good to very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English. Teaching will be in German and English.

To be eligible for entry into pay group 14 TV-L, you must have completed your doctorate and have several years of relevant professional experience in teaching and research after completing your doctorate.

What we offer:

You can expect a varied and versatile job in a committed team. The work area is characterised by cooperative interaction and mutual support. A climate of appreciation also characterises the work in the entire faculty.

• Central research funding as an opportunity to raise own funds.
• Professional development and qualification opportunities.

Further information on the application

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its foundation in 1971. With a broad range of disciplines, we combine exceptional achievements with great potential for innovation. As an ambitious research university, we are committed to an approach of research-based learning and a strong focus on interdisciplinarity. Actively and in partnership, we organise scientific cooperation worldwide.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are fully committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage for innovation, in solidarity, respect and appreciation for one another. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and in the world.

The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The University aims to increase the proportion of female academics and therefore strongly encourages female academics to apply. Applications from academics with a migration background and international applications are explicitly welcome. Disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.

Please contact the Dean of the Department of Geosciences, Prof. Dr Simone Kasemann ( kasemann@uni-bremen.de ), if you have any general questions about the recruitment process or the content of the advertised position.

Applications with complete and informative documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, list of publications and teaching list) should be sent as a single PDF file via unencrypted electronic mail by May 28th,2025, quoting reference number LK302/25: fb05.bewerbung@uni-bremen.de

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Please note that no photos are to be attached to the application documents.

We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed .Any application costs cannot be reimbursed.