Research Assistant/Associate - PostDoc (f/m/d)

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term initially for one year.
There is the possibility of an extension of two more years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position with the possibility of a part-time contract upon request.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

Shape the Future of Geosciences at RWTH Aachen University!

At Chair CG3, we are leaders in applied geophysics and computational geoscience simulation, dedicated to addressing critical challenges in subsurface characterization and sustainable resource use. Our mission is to advance science and technology through cutting-edge research and innovative education.

Our Research Focus

• Applied geophysics and computational geoscience
• Characterizing and predicting subsurface states and processes
• Applications in geothermal energy, subsurface storage, raw materials, and near-surface geophysics

Our Methodologies

• Geological modeling and geophysical simulations
• Machine learning and AI for geosciences
• Sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, and inversion methods
• Development of open-source scientific software

State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our petrophysical laboratories enable us to analyze hydraulic and thermal rock properties. Field measurements cover a wide range of geophysical and geoscientific methods, seamlessly integrating data into models and simulations.

Education and Collaboration
We contribute to the B.Sc./M.Sc. programs "Applied Geosciences" and "Georesource Management" at RWTH Aachen, as well as the prestigious Joint M.Sc. program "Applied Geophysics," offered with TU Delft and ETH Zurich.

Why Join Us?
By joining our team, you will collaborate on impactful research, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, and engage in world-class educational initiatives.

Ihr Profil

You have a university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) and a completed PhD in geophysics or related fields such as geosciences, physics, or engineering. You bring strong programming skills and ideally experience in teaching. You work independently, have excellent teamwork and communication skills, and are confident in expressing yourself in English. Knowledge of German is advantageous but not required.

Your expertise in areas such as geological and geothermal modeling, geothermal process simulation, uncertainty analysis or machine learning will complement and expand our research spectrum. Experience in acquiring and managing third-party funded projects is a strong asset.

Ihre Aufgaben

In this position, you will:

• Research: Develop your own research profile, acquire and lead research projects, and publish your findings in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Teaching: Participate in our Bachelor's and Master's programs by delivering lectures and exercises (4 semester hours per week) and supervising final theses. Courses may be offered in German or English, depending on your preference.
• Collaboration and Administration: Support the Institute's administration and organization while contributing to a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
You can find information on the personal data we collect from applicants in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at http://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbung.

Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L