3-year Postdoc Position in Radiofluorescence Dating at Justus Liebig University Gießen
The luminescence lab at Justus Liebig University Giessen / Germany provides a
3-year Postdoc Position (m/f/d) in Radiofluorescence (IR-RF) dating of feldspars applied to Quaternary sediments
The position is part of the externally funded project "Emission-specific IR-RadioFluorescence (IR-RF) sediment dating“
Your tasks at a glance:
Methodological refinement of the IR-RF dating method (IR radiofluorescence dating) for feldspars, as well as the development of a practical IR-RF dating protocol for Quaternary sediments. The work includes, among other things:
• IR-RF spectrometry measurements
• Spatially resolved IR-RF measurements using a CCD camera
• Adaptation of the existing mathematical IR-RF model for K-feldspars
• Adaptation of the measurement protocol (IRSAR) and its application to sediment samples to verify its practical suitability
Your qualifications and competences
• A completed graduate degree in a natural science discipline (preferably Earth Sciences or Physics)
• A dissertation on a relevant topic and publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in the field of luminescence dating and in working with luminescence measurement instruments
• Knowledge of luminescence spectrometry and CCD cameras is a plus
• Willingness to undertake short-term stays at collaborating luminescence labs and in national and internat. conferences
• Good written and spoken English skills
Our offer to you
• An attractive work environment in a young team of geoscientists, luminescence dating specialists, and Quaternary researchers
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
Apply by December 20th, 2026 via our careers website (https://jobs.uni-giessen.de/_/joblist/index?lang=en_GB)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Markus Fuchs by e-mail
