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 Tuebingen 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.
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.Your application should comprise a letter of motivation, CV, and certificates. Only complete applications can be taken into consideration. Please submit a single pdf (max 10 MB) to bewerbung@geo.uni-tuebingen.de under the heading “Application: Your Name [TERRA-06]” . The deadline for applications is on October 19, 2025 .
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
Your application should comprise a letter of motivation, CV, and certificates. Only complete applications can be taken into consideration. Please submit a single pdf (max 10 MB) to bewerbung@geo.uni-tuebingen.de under the heading “Application: Your Name [TERRA-06]” . The deadline for applications is on October 19, 2025 .
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Geoscientific Laboratory Researcher in Terrestrial Global-Change Research Arbeitgeber: University of Tübingen
Die Universität Tübingen bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für Wissenschaftler, die sich für die Evolution von Pathogenen und Wirten interessieren. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Forschung und Lehre im Rahmen des Exzellenzclusters EXC 2124 profitieren Mitarbeiter von einer dynamischen und unterstützenden Kultur, die Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit fördert. Zudem gibt es zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und zur Zusammenarbeit mit internationalen Netzwerken, was diese Position besonders attraktiv macht.
