GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
Coordinator (f_m_x) for Geophysical Instument Pool (GIPP)
Reference Number 10194
The Geophysical Instrument Pool Potsdam (GIPP) provides geophysical instruments, in particular seismic, magnetotelluric and geodetic data recorders and sensors, for temporary field experiments (internal and external). GIPP is thus an important component in research into the Earth's interior. It is operated by the GFZ section 2.2 ‘Geophysical Imaging’.
We are looking for a dedicated, experienced person to join our team as soon as possible to coordinate the projects both internally and externally. The person will liaise with users, advise on instrumentation, coordinate internal processes and participate in seismic field measurements. The successful candidate has extensive knowledge in the areas of active seismics, seismology and measurement technology and has many years of experience in field measurements.
Your responsibilities:
- Organisational and technical coordination and design of GIPP projects internally with staff and externally with users
- Advising users on device selection and use, as well as on technical and organisational aspects, such as training, transport, security and documentation
- GIPP-internal project management, such as resource planning, scheduling, transport
- Representation of the GIPP internally and externally at conferences, with written contributions, etc.
- Equipment support, in particular seismic equipment
- Collaboration in projects of the GIPP and the section to support users in the use of GIPP devices, in particular participation in and execution of field measurements worldwide
Your qualifications:
- Successfully completion of a scientific university degree (master's or equivalent degree) and doctorate in geophysics
- Many years of professional experience in geophysics, especially with active seismic methods (reflection/refraction seismology) and passive seismological methods (earthquakes, ambient noise)
- Extensive experience with seismic field measurements
- Independent and reliable way of working
- Ability to work in a team, combined with a high degree of self-organisation and initiative
- Fluent in written and spoken German and English
- Willingness and ability to travel in Germany and internationally (worldwide)
- Experience with administration and provision of infrastructure is desirable
- Strong ability to cooperate in order to successfully facilitate collaboration at the interface between scientists and technology
- Class B driving licence
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Public service benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
- Institute day-care centre on site
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Fixed-term: 2 years (with option of a permanent contract)
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam
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“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.
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