The position is full-time and limited to two years.
The aim is to offer permanent employment.
The Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie gGmbH is a research institute and service provider in the field of archaeometry. In addition, we are a provider of modern analytics for geo-, environmental- and climate research as well as the construction and chemical industries. We carry out scientific investigations relating to age determination, authenticity, material identification, origin, technology, bioarchaeology and the determination of biogenic carbon in various products and raw materials.
You can expect a multifaceted and advanced area of responsibility with personal development prospects, a trusting and open working atmosphere with flat hierarchies that encourage an independent way of working.
Your tasks:
- Execution and further development of isotope analyses (e.g. Pb, Cu, Sn, Ag, Sb, Li) and their application for provenance determination and process analysis of archaeological finds made of metal and other materials
- Chemical characterisation of various materials using modern analytical techniques (XRF, ICP-OES, (LA-)QICP-MS)
- Interpretation of results in an interdisciplinary context in close collaboration with researchers from the fields of archaeology, archaeometry, and geosciences
- Participation in various research projects in the field of archaeometallurgy and beyond
- Publication of research findings in international scientific journals as well as presentation at conferences
- Active support in securing third-party funding and implementation of independent projects
- Project- and contract-related reporting
Your qualifications:
- You have a completed university degree and a doctorate in the field of isotope geochemistry, geosciences, materials science, or a related discipline
- You have sound knowledge and experience in isotope and elemental analysis as well as measurements using MC-ICP-MS.
- We expect practical experience in a cleanroom laboratory and in the independent performance of wet-chemical sample preparation for chemical and isotopic analyses.
- You have experience in the interpretation of archaeometric data in a cultural-historical context and in interdisciplinary collaboration, ideally in the field of archaeometallurgy
- Ideally, you will have knowledge of geology and mineral deposits, particularly in relation to ore deposits and their characterisation
- You have publication experience as well as initial experience with third-party funding acquisition and project coordination
- Personally, you are characterised by enthusiasm, team orientation and a sense of responsibility
- We expect an independent way of working (hands-on mentality) as well as scientific work as a matter of course.
Your benefits:
- You will have access to state-of-the-art analytics and comprehensive sample archives and will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with an international network
- We accompany you: Following your personal onboarding, you will receive professional job training so that you feel comfortable with us right from the start
- We offer you the opportunity to take part in continuing education programmes and courses that support your professional career and personal development.
- If you wish, you will receive an allowance for your private pension plan and for the Job-Ticket.
- You can organize your working hours flexibly beyond the core working hours.
- You will receive 29 vacation days per year.
Please send your detailed application with salary expectations by 15.05.2025 to
Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie gGmbH
Human Resources
D6,3
68159 Mannheim
or by email to Ms. Duberow at jobs@ceza.de