Technical Assistant in the Thin Section Laboratory

Organisation/Company

Cluster of Excellence ROOTS

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

6 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Country

Germany

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38,7

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The Cluster of Excellence ROOTS at Kiel University is at the earliest possible date offering a position as Technical Assistant in the Thin Section Laboratory.

Working hours: 38,7 hours (100%)         Salary: up to pay grade E 9a TV-L

Your tasks:

• Assistance with the planning and construction of the thin-section laboratory
• Preparation and management of thin-section samples
• General laboratory management, such as ordering supplies for example

Your profile:

• Completed professional education as a technical assistant or laboratory technician (including final examination) with commensurate skills and experience, or a first professional qualification in a related field
• Knowledge in rock thin section production and petrography
• Good knowledge of standard software (Excel, LAX, Omnic)
• Good German (at least B1) and English (at least B1) language skills, both spoken and written
   

Soft skils:

• High organization skills
• Ability to learn new inventory management software

We offer:

• A varied, independent, and diverse role in a committed, innovative environment with the opportunity to shape change
• Salary aligned with the collective agreement, including annual bonus
• A good work-life balance thanks to the option of flexible working hours
• Employee benefits (e.g., cafeteria, university sports)
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Discounted public transportation pass
• A company pension plan with high employer contribution
• A secure job with the state and a university environment with a lively and international atmosphere
• Numerous opportunities for further training
   

Contact details:
Prof. Dr. Shira Gur-Arieh
Cluster of Excellence ROOTS
Tel. 0431/880-1621
We look forward to receiving your online application via our portal. Applications can only be submitted via Kiel University job portal. Other applications cannot be considered.
 

Website

https://jobs.uni-kiel.de/jobposting/7659c78a578ca22b8b1670e1d6d530621510856a0

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Good

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kiel University Cluster of Excellence ROOTS

Country

Germany

Geofield

City

Kiel

Website

https://www.cluster-roots.uni-kiel.de

Street

Leibnizstraße

E-Mail

[email protected]

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