Vacancy No. 508/2022
chemist / geochemist scientist with PhD degree (f/m/d)
Job description
You will be responsible to develop new thermodynamic data and model parameters to describe the chemical behavior of selected radionuclides (mainly actinides) in aqueous solutions in the context of safety research for nuclear waste disposal. The work will contribute to significantly increasing the available thermodynamic database for radionuclides in salt brine solutions. Based on existing literature data and experimental data derived at KIT-INE you will contribute to develop new chemical models and derive complete and consistent thermodynamic data. You will use geochemical modeling codes to perform calculations with the data and compare to experimental findings in order to validate data selection. You will implement the thermodynamic data into the German thermodynamic database THEREDA and prepare related documentation. Your responsibilities will also include the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific publications and the dissemination at national and international scientific conferences.
Personal qualification
You have a university degree in chemistry or geosciences (university diploma / master degree) with a completed PhD. You have knowledge on the chemical behavior of metal cations in aquatic systems especially regarding complexation reactions with inorganic ligands, and experience regarding chemical thermodynamics and geochemical modeling. Experience with thermodynamic databases and especially the determination of ion-interaction parameters within the Pitzer approach is an advantage. Experience regarding the thermodynamic description of radionuclides in high ionic strength systems is likewise an advantage. Personally, you convince by being highly motivated, having strong communication skills and a team oriented working approach. Good English language skills are mandatory.
Salary
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Organizational unit
Institute for Nuclear Waste Disposal (INE)
Starting date
01.10.2022
Contract duration
3 years.
Application up to
21.08.2022.
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Marcus Altmaier, phone +49 721 608-22592 or Dr. Xavier Gaona, phone +49 721 608-26134.
Application
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 508/2022.
Personnel support is provided by
Ms Ratzel
phone: +49 721 608-25544,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
