Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the result of the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Research Center, Karlsruhe. It is a unique institution in Germany, which combines the mission of a university with that of a large-scale research center of the Helmholtz Association. With 8000 employees and an annual budget of EUR 650 million, KIT is one of the largest research and education institutions worldwide. The Institute for Applied Geosciences (AGW) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has an open position for a Postdoctoral Research Position in Engineering Geologyat salary grade TV-L E13. The research focus in the department of engineering geology is currently on shallow geothermal energy, nuclear waste disposal, aquifer heat and gas storage as well as mass movements and geo-hazards. Candidates should hold a post-graduate degree (PhD) for the postdoctoral position (E13) in a relevant field such as geology, geosciences, geotechnical engineering or in a related discipline. A strong academic record and high motivation for creative research is required. Candidates must have willingness to team-work, independent thinking, and self-learning. Professional experience is desired, but no prerequisite. Your tasks will be to handle research projects in the area of engineering geology and the outlined research focus. Experience and profound knowledge in the application of GIS and numerical models in engineering geology is very desirable. In addition you will be integrated into the academic teaching, which is mainly in German. KIT is pursuing a gender equality policy. Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. If qualified, handicapped applicants will be preferred. Review of the applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application, including CV, publications and acquired third party funds until 22nd January 2012 by post to Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) For additional information please directly contact Jun.Prof. Dr. habil. Philipp Blum, Tel.: +49 721-608-47612, E-Mail: philipp.blum@kit.edu. KIT - University of the State of Baden-Württemberg and National Laboratory of the Helmholtz Association. |
