[Latinmag] [Fwd: [Gpmag-l] Postdoctoral Position in Paleomagnetic Dating and Environmental Magnetism - University of Cologne]

[Rubén Somoza]

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Asunto: [Gpmag-l] Postdoctoral Position in Paleomagnetic Dating and
Environmental Magnetism - University of Cologne
De:     "Maxwell Brown" <mcbrown en gfz-potsdam.de>
Fecha:  Lun, 27 de Mayo de 2013, 11:59
Para:   gpmag-l en mailman.ucsd.edu
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The Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Cologne, are
seeking to fulfill a postdoctoral position within the framework of the
Collaborative Research Center CRC 806 “Our Way to Europe”
(www.sfb806.uni-koeln.de), funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
(DFG, German Research Foundation). The position involves reestablishment
of the paleomagnetic laboratory in addition to research
responsibilities. Please see below for a fuller description of the
position and details of the application process. All inquiries should be
directed to Prof. Martin Melles (mmelles en uni-koeln.de).

Regards
Maxwell Brown

Project description:
The CRC project F6 primarily aims at conducting paleomagnetic dating of
sedimentary records investigated within the framework of CRC 806,
focusing on lake sediment cores but involving loess sequences and cave
deposits. Paleomagnetic dating shall involve globally defined
geomagnetic field excursions that have occurred over the last 120 ka,
broad regional and global trends in directions and relative
paleointensity during the past 250 ka, and smaller-scale regional
changes in paleosecular variation (PSV) over the last 10 ka and
potentially beyond. In addition, measurements of rock magnetic
paleoclimate proxies, such as magnetic susceptibility, S-ratio and other
grain size and compositional indicators will be conducted on selected
records to complement other proxies in reconstructing environmental and
climatic histories. Paleomagnetic measurements will be made using a
cryogenic magnetometer (2G Enterprises) at the University of Cologne
that will be upgraded with: (a) a long core sample holder; (b) in-line
three-axis alternating field (AF) demagnetization coils; and (c) a
direct current field coil system to impart an anhysteretic remanent
magnetization (ARM) allowing determination of relative paleointensity.

Position:
The successful candidate will (i) advise the group members of other CRC
projects to take paleomagnetic samples from sediment cores in the
laboratory and sediment sections in the field and (ii) run all
paleomagnetic and rock magnetic analyses at the University of Cologne
and potentially at collaborating paleomagnetic laboratories. In
addition, he/she will (iii) coordinate the upgrade of the existing
magnetometer, (iv) play a leading role in the interpretation of the data
obtained, (v) jointly publish the data with members of the CRC projects
that provide the sediment material, and (vi) ensure proper storage of
the datasets obtained into the PANGAEA, GEOMAGIA 50, and MagIC
databases. This work will to some extent be supported by student assistants.

Qualifications:
We are looking for highly motivated, team-oriented candidates with a
profound background in paleomagnetic and/or rock magnetic research.
Candidates should hold a PhD in
Natural Sciences, preferably in Geosciences or Physics, and have a solid
publication record. Running and further developing the paleomagnetic lab
at the University of Cologne requires good analytical experience and
management skills.

Conditions:
The position is funded for 4 years, starting at July 1, 2013. Salary and
benefits will be according to German Public Service Sector salary group
TV-L 13, 100 %. The University of
Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German
disability laws.Applications of women and disabled persons are
particularly welcome.

Application:
Please send your application (one pdf file), including motivation, CV,
publication list, and copies of certificates by email to Prof. Dr.
Martin Melles (mmelles en uni-koeln.de) by June 20, 2013.

Further information about the working group at the Institute of Geology
and Mineralogy can be found at
http://www.geologie.uni-koeln.de/quartaergeologie.html.

-- 
Maxwell Brown
Sektion 2.3, Erdmagnetfeld
Tel.: +49 (0)331/288-1233
Email: mcbrown en gfz-potsdam.de
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam
Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum - GFZ
Stiftung des öff. Rechts Land Brandenburg
Telegrafenberg, D-14473 Potsdam

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Rubén Somoza
Dpto. Ciencias Geológicas, FCEyN, UBA
Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2
C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina


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