We are seeking qualified applicants for teaching and research in the area of Reservoir Petrology. Candidates should have a strong background in reservoir petrology and geochemistry. Experience in laboratory methods (polarization microscopy, geochemistry, isotope geochemistry) is expected and the ability to perform integrated research based on petrological and geochemical data, as well as numerical modelling. Applicants should be willing to teach polarization microscopy and petrology on a high level . The starting date is as soon as the position ist filled.

A Ph.D. degree is required; additionally, Habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification), an exemplary record of research achievement as an assistant / an associate / a junior professor or university researcher and/or an outstanding career outside academia are highly desirable. Ability in and commitment to teaching are essential. German is not necessary to begin but will be expected as a teaching language within the first 5 years.

The application should include supporting documents regarding success in teaching.

Please send a cover letter stating research aims and a CV to: An den Dekan der Fakultät für Georessourcen und Materialtechnik der RWTH Aachen, Prof. Dr. K.B. Friedrich, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen. The deadline for applications is 15.06.2009.

The RWTH Aachen aims to increase the number of women in areas in which they are under-represented, thus women are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/equality

The RWTH Aachen aims to integrate persons with disabilities, thus persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/disabilities