Research Assistant in Heritage Science; PhD) specializing in writing technologies Period

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Due to our interdisciplinary mindset and actions as well as our regional, national and international activities, we are a valued cooperation partner in numerous fields.

• Participation in the multidisciplinary research project Tabula Rasa, focusing on the materials-based investigation of historical wax tablets from antiquity to the early modern period
• Development, evaluation and application of separation methods (GC-MS, PyGC-MS and DEP-MS) to identify the organic components in wax mixtures
• Based on analytical results, production of material and historically informed reconstructions for rheological, deformation and flow tests
• Application of FTIR and SEM-EDX for the characterisation of pigments additives and reaction products
• Publication of research results in scientific journals and at international conferences
• Assistance with the maintenance and servicing of equipment (e.g., GC-MS instruments)
• Independent teaching (1 SWS) in the master’s module Experimental Design and Investigative Methods
• Independent project-based research with the goal of earning a Ph.D.

• Master’s degree in archaeometry, chemistry, materials science, conservation science, or a related field
• Knowledge in the application of separation methods, particularly GC-MS
• Methodological knowledge in the field of materials analysis (e.g., FTIR and SEM/EDX)
• Ideally, knowledge of the principles and methods of rheologogical studies
• Proficiency in standard MS Office programs and, ideally, data analysis software (e.g., Mat Lab)
• Very good English and German language skills
• Independent, reliable, and analytical approach to thinking and working
• Strong ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
• Interest and innovative ideas contributing towards a Ph.D. in this field

• Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L
• Flexible working hours
• Family-friendly working environment and conditions
• Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and the opportunity for further academic training
• Regular participation in doctoral seminars and interdisciplinary training programs
• Option to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
• University events (e.g. lectures, staff outing, readings, summer party, etc.)
• Close to public transport
• Digital communication and work processes in your team
• Supplementary pension scheme of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
• Annual extra payment according to TV-L
• 30 days paid vacation with a 5-day work week