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
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SEM lab-manager with teaching responsibilities in Bern Arbeitgeber: University of Bern
Die Universität Bern bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für Wissenschaftliche Bibliothekarinnen und Bibliothekare, die sich für Open Science engagieren. Mit einer praxisorientierten Ausbildung und der Möglichkeit, den MAS-Studiengang an der Universität Zürich zu absolvieren, fördern wir nicht nur Ihre fachliche Entwicklung, sondern auch Ihre persönliche Entfaltung in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Team. Unsere offene und kollaborative Kultur sowie die vielfältigen Projekte in der wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheksarbeit machen uns zu einem attraktiven Arbeitgeber für alle, die einen bedeutungsvollen Beitrag zur Forschung leisten möchten.
