Two Post-doctoral Positions at the IASS - Potsdam, Germany
Recruiter: IASS, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V.
| BrightRecruits ID# 1073 |
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| Job Ref: IASS/2010/PhD/EEE |
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| Job Sector: Academic - postdoctorate |
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| Salary: €42,000 to €60,000 per annum |
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| Location: Germany |
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| Job Type: Contract/temp |
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| Added: 27/07/2010 |
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| Job Closing Date: 10/09/2010 |
IASS
Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V. in Potsdam
Two Post-doctoral Positions at the IASS
(IASS/2010/PhD/EEE)
Closing date: September 10th, 2010
The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) is a newly formed Institute located in Potsdam and engaged in fundamental Energy and Environmental Research both from the theoretical and the experimental perspectives. One of its main activities will be the creation of the Earth, Energy and Environment (E³) section under the responsibility Prof. Carlo Rubbia, the recently appointed IASS Scientific Director.
Among the scientific programmes on Energy and Environmental Research which will be hosted in IASS under the E³ tasks, will feature (a) the transformation of natural gas into hydrogen without CO2 emissions, (b) the production of synthetic methanol as a substitute to oil for transport, (c) the properties and applications of natural methane calthrates, (d) advanced concepts of concentrating solar energy (CSP) and (e) the developments of very long superconducting electric lines carrying electricity especially from distant, renewable energy sources.
We invite hereby applications for two post-doctoral positions within the international environment of the IASS Institute. Successful candidates are expected to operate in very close cooperation with the Scientific Director and support him in the creation of the eams for the five above-mentioned specific subjects (a) to (e), each of them comprising several research fellows and in collaboration with other Institutions worldwide.
Required skills for candidates are a PhD in physics and/or in chemistry and a strong interest and eventually previous experiences in fields related to the above E³ subjects. Good knowledge in nuclear and atomic physics, chemistry, instrumentation and computing are desirable.
The first candidate is expected to have an applied physicist training, having already acquired a significant role in the development of alternatives in the field of the future energy transformations with the aim toward effective de-carbonisation processes. Previous experience both in renewable energies for electricity production (d) and alternatives to transport (e) will be considered an asset. The candidate must also be fluent in the computer programming analysis and capable of using or eventually expanding sophisticated computer codes.
The second candidate is expected to have a training in chemistry, with the ability of developing in a quantitative and practical way models and scenarios with specific focus on the constituents involved in future de-carbonised alternatives, with special consideration of the aforementioned activities (a) and (b). Previous experience will be considered an asset. He or she must demonstrate a great amount of flexibility and ingenuity in assessing various alternate options, like for instance the ones of (a) hydrogen from natural gas without CO2 emissions, in order to produce (b) new methods for liquid de-carbonised substitutes to gasoline, eventually combined with already processed CO2 in alternative to CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration). The candidate should also be fluent in thermo-dynamical data computing simulations of specific compounds.
Both candidates may contribute to the different aspects of the above mentioned novel activity related to (c), properties and applications of natural methane calthrates.
Both candidates should jointly play the role of an effective interface between the IASS Scientific Director and the E³ related teams and the research fellows which will be successively be hired and eventually with other collaborating Institutions.
They will work as team-players in a stimulating international environment in this small and newly formed Scientific Organization, giving excellent opportunities for new initiatives and innovative research.
Salary and benefits are according to the German public service pay scale E14 TVöD Bund (annual gross income: €42.000-€60.000 depending on employment scale). The contracts are initially limited to three years with the possibility of extension. Excellent knowledge of English is required, German language is welcome, but it is not a necessary prerequisite, since most of the professional activities will be pursued at the international level. The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should send an application letter including curriculum vitae, list of publications, a statement on research interests and two letters of recommendation, to arrive not later than Friday September 10th, 2010 at the following address (both in hard copy and e-mail):
IASS, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V.
Kleist-Villa, Berliner Str. 130, 14467 Potsdam
T. +49(0)331-20194-19
e-mail: delia.salmieri@cern.ch
(application documents will only be returned if a postpaid envelope is attached)
For further information regarding the position please contact Dr. Delia Salmieri (delia.salmieri@cern.ch), T. +41(0)22 7676338.
Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V. in Potsdam
Two Post-doctoral Positions at the IASS
(IASS/2010/PhD/EEE)
Closing date: September 10th, 2010
The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) is a newly formed Institute located in Potsdam and engaged in fundamental Energy and Environmental Research both from the theoretical and the experimental perspectives. One of its main activities will be the creation of the Earth, Energy and Environment (E³) section under the responsibility Prof. Carlo Rubbia, the recently appointed IASS Scientific Director.
Among the scientific programmes on Energy and Environmental Research which will be hosted in IASS under the E³ tasks, will feature (a) the transformation of natural gas into hydrogen without CO2 emissions, (b) the production of synthetic methanol as a substitute to oil for transport, (c) the properties and applications of natural methane calthrates, (d) advanced concepts of concentrating solar energy (CSP) and (e) the developments of very long superconducting electric lines carrying electricity especially from distant, renewable energy sources.
We invite hereby applications for two post-doctoral positions within the international environment of the IASS Institute. Successful candidates are expected to operate in very close cooperation with the Scientific Director and support him in the creation of the eams for the five above-mentioned specific subjects (a) to (e), each of them comprising several research fellows and in collaboration with other Institutions worldwide.
Required skills for candidates are a PhD in physics and/or in chemistry and a strong interest and eventually previous experiences in fields related to the above E³ subjects. Good knowledge in nuclear and atomic physics, chemistry, instrumentation and computing are desirable.
The first candidate is expected to have an applied physicist training, having already acquired a significant role in the development of alternatives in the field of the future energy transformations with the aim toward effective de-carbonisation processes. Previous experience both in renewable energies for electricity production (d) and alternatives to transport (e) will be considered an asset. The candidate must also be fluent in the computer programming analysis and capable of using or eventually expanding sophisticated computer codes.
The second candidate is expected to have a training in chemistry, with the ability of developing in a quantitative and practical way models and scenarios with specific focus on the constituents involved in future de-carbonised alternatives, with special consideration of the aforementioned activities (a) and (b). Previous experience will be considered an asset. He or she must demonstrate a great amount of flexibility and ingenuity in assessing various alternate options, like for instance the ones of (a) hydrogen from natural gas without CO2 emissions, in order to produce (b) new methods for liquid de-carbonised substitutes to gasoline, eventually combined with already processed CO2 in alternative to CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration). The candidate should also be fluent in thermo-dynamical data computing simulations of specific compounds.
Both candidates may contribute to the different aspects of the above mentioned novel activity related to (c), properties and applications of natural methane calthrates.
Both candidates should jointly play the role of an effective interface between the IASS Scientific Director and the E³ related teams and the research fellows which will be successively be hired and eventually with other collaborating Institutions.
They will work as team-players in a stimulating international environment in this small and newly formed Scientific Organization, giving excellent opportunities for new initiatives and innovative research.
Salary and benefits are according to the German public service pay scale E14 TVöD Bund (annual gross income: €42.000-€60.000 depending on employment scale). The contracts are initially limited to three years with the possibility of extension. Excellent knowledge of English is required, German language is welcome, but it is not a necessary prerequisite, since most of the professional activities will be pursued at the international level. The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should send an application letter including curriculum vitae, list of publications, a statement on research interests and two letters of recommendation, to arrive not later than Friday September 10th, 2010 at the following address (both in hard copy and e-mail):
IASS, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies e.V.
Kleist-Villa, Berliner Str. 130, 14467 Potsdam
T. +49(0)331-20194-19
e-mail: delia.salmieri@cern.ch
(application documents will only be returned if a postpaid envelope is attached)
For further information regarding the position please contact Dr. Delia Salmieri (delia.salmieri@cern.ch), T. +41(0)22 7676338.
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