The Geophysics and Geodynamics research group at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, has an open position (non tenure-track) in geophysics. Candidates with research experience that complements that of the group (for example in computational seismology or geodynamics) are preferred. The candidate is expected to play a leading role in managing the research group. Mentoring of students, active publishing, proposal writing, collaborative research and teaching are required. Teaching duties (with a minimum of 4 hours/week during the semester) are predominantly at the Bachelors and early Masters level in geophysics, geodynamics and quantitative geosciences and can be done in either English or German. The research group has experience in computational geodynamics (particularly on a crustal and lithospheric scale) and access to high-performance computing facilities, whereas the institute covers most other areas of geosciences. Mainz is a pleasant university town located about 30 minutes away from Frankfurt airport, surrounded by vineyards.

The position is available from December 2013 onwards, but a later starting date can be negotiated. Salary depends on experience (TV-L 13, 100%), and the position is available for 3 years with possible extension for a second 3 years. Proficiency in English is required, and the candidate must have completed a PhD prior to the appointment. Interested persons should send a CV with a list of peer reviewed publications, a statement of past and present research interests and contact information from three referees familiar with the candidates work. Applications (in pdf form) and questions regarding this position should be send to Prof. Boris Kaus at kaus@uni-mainz.de. Additional information can be found at: www.geo-dynamics.eu

We will start evaluating applications by October 20, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.