Academic Staff Member (f/m/d) Postdoc Position ID no. 380/2025

University of Potsdam, Faculty of Sciences

Organisation/Company University of Potsdam, Faculty of Sciences Department Institute of Geosciences/the Chair of General Geophysics Research Field Geosciences » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 1 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Science/Institute of Geosciences/the Chair of General Geophysics at the University of Potsdam invites applications for the following position limited to three years, to be filled as soon as possible and no later than November 1, 2026 :

Academic Staff Member (f/m/d)

Postdoc Position

ID no. 380/2025

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week (100%). The position is classified within remuneration group 13 of the collective wage agreement among the German federal states (“Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder” – TV-L). The fixed term of employment is in accordance with Section 2 subsection 1 of the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Science and Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz or WissZeitVG).If necessary, an extension of up to three years is possible if personal and legal requirements are met.

Your Field of Work:

Our goal in SUBMERGE is a better understanding of the eruptive activity of the geysers in Iceland, their internal structure and external factors that affect the geysering cycles. The project will focus at Strokkur geyser, Iceland. The project is funded under WEAVE and our Swiss partner at the University of Geneva will image the wider geothermal area around Strokkur to map the underlying magma reservoir and the shallow geothermal system. Here at the University of Potsdam, we will detect short-term and long‑term perturbations of the geyser system. External drivers to be assessed are earthquakes and the tides, while internal drivers will be assessed based on pressure and temperature loggers inside the conduit and extremely long eruptive cycles.

The Scope of Your Responsibilities:

• Temperature and pressure sensor testing in the lab and in the field
• Data processing and interpretation of time series of seismic sensors and pressure‑temperature sensors
• Conduct independent code development and testing in Python or python-based languages
• Joint interpretation of seismological data and tidal or modelling data.
• Prepare presentations for workshops and conferences
• Prepare and publish manuscripts and reports in peer‑reviewed journals
• Collaborate with team members and external partners
• Mentor and support junior researchers or students
• Assist with project management tasks

Further academic qualification (post‑doctoral thesis (Habilitation)) is possible. At least one-third of working hours is available for in‑depth academic work.

Your Qualifications:

• Master’s and PhD degree or equivalent in physics, mathematics or related fields
• Proven research experience e.g. through peer‑review publications
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

We are also looking for the following competences:

• Programming skills (preferably in Python)
• Experience with statistical analysis tools or using pressure‑temperature sensors
• Collaboration and project management skills
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Presentation and communication skills

What We Offer:

As a university, we combine the strong potential for development of a teaching and research institution with the attractive working conditions of the public sector. The University of Potsdam is a reliable employer that supports its employees with a variety of offers and benefits:

• Make the most of the various continuing education and networking opportunities offered by the University of Potsdam to refine your subject‑specific and interdisciplinary competencies for professional as well as personal growth.
• All campuses have good transport connections. You can receive a monthly subsidy for the public transport job ticket and use our campus bicycles.
• Benefit from a company pension scheme, a special annual payment, and capital‑forming benefits.
• Take advantage of the various offers from our Occupational Health Management unit as well as the Academic Sports Center.
• To improve employees’ work‑life balance, the University of Potsdam offers flexible working hours and a defined share of remote working hours (e.g. work from home). You have 30 vacation days per year (with a 5‑day week) and are also exempt from work on December 24 and 31. Our Service for Families can advise you on how to better balance work and family life.

For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Eva Eibl by e‑mail: ‑potsdam.de or telephone: 0331 / 977 -

Your Application:

Please send us your application including the ID no. 380/2025 by March 1, 2026 , preferably by email to ‑potsdam.de.

The University of Potsdam values the diversity of its community and pursues the goals of equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. Applications from abroad and from persons with a migration background are expressly encouraged. The university strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employment groups; in areas where women are underrepresented, women are given preference in case of equal suitability (Section 7 paragraph 4 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act). People with disabilities are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. In aptitude tests and selection interviews, individual compensation measures for disadvantages are granted, taking the specific disability into consideration. If a person with a disability would like to make use of individual compensation measures, please state this in the application letter.

Where to apply

E‑mail ‑potsdam.de

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Mathematics » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your Qualifications:

• Master’s and PhD degree or equivalent in physics, mathematics or related fields
• Proven research experience e.g. through peer‑review publications
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Specific Requirements

• Programming skills (preferably in Python)
• Experience with statistical analysis tools or using pressure‑temperature sensors
• Collaboration and project management skills
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Presentation and communication skills

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

As a university, we combine the strong potential for development of a teaching and research institution with the attractive working conditions of the public sector. The University of Potsdam is a reliable employer that supports its employees with a variety of offers and benefits:

• Make the most of the various continuing education and networking opportunities offered by the University of Potsdam to refine your subject‑specific and interdisciplinary competencies for professional as well as personal growth.
• All campuses have good transport connections. You can receive a monthly subsidy for the public transport job ticket and use our campus bicycles.
• Benefit from a company pension scheme, a special annual payment, and capital‑forming benefits.
• Take advantage of the various offers from our Occupational Health Management unit as well as the Academic Sports Center.
• To improve employees’ work‑life balance, the University of Potsdam offers flexible working hours and a defined share of remote working hours (e.g. work from home). You have 30 vacation days per year (with a 5‑day week) and are also exempt from work on December 24 and 31. Our Service for Families can advise you on how to better balance work and family life.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Science/Institute of Geosciences/the Chair of General Geophysics at the University of Potsdam Country Germany City Potsdam Postal Code 14476 Street Karl‑Liebknecht‑Straße 24/25 Geofield