Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)

Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)

Position: Fixed-term part-time position (65%) for 3 years, commencing on 1. October 2026

Your tasks:

• This position is tied to working towards a doctorate in global seismology, using seismic waves to understand mantle structure and processes. The work includes signal processing and array analysis, numerical modelling, and interpretation in the context of dynamics and mineralogy of the Earth's mantle
• Collaboration in research in the seismology working group as well as the institute of geophysics
• Help with undergraduate teaching

Our expectations:

• A graduate degree (i.e. a master's degree) in Geophysics or in Physics/Geosciences with focus on Geophysics is required.
• Very good command of written and spoken English is advantageous and desirable.
• German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement.
• Substantiated knowledge of seismic methods, signal processing and deep Earth structures/processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of array methods are welcome.
• Soft skills (e.g. team-oriented, good communication skills, organisational skills, can work independently) is desirable

Advantages for you:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect
• Occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs
• Sport and health programmes to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations
• The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity and is committed to creating family-friendly working conditions

Application:

Deadline: 2026-07-17

Send your application to:

Universität Münster
Prof Dr. Christine Thomas
c/o Lia Heinhold
Institut für Geophysik
Corrensstr. 24
48149 Münster

You may also send your application electronically in PDF format to pgpsek1@uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.

Reference number: 2026_06_37