Past Global Changes International
PhD position, hyperspectral imaging methods - University Mainz, Germany
Past Global Changes International, Germantown, Ohio, United States
Overview
PhD position in the High-resolution sedimentology group at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany Start date: January 2026 or as early as possible thereafter Duration: 3 years (fixed-term) Salary Scale: TV-L E13, 75% Location: JGU Mainz Application deadline: 20.10.2025 Description
The position is part of a Volkswagen Foundation-funded project focusing on advancing hyperspectral imaging methods and integrating them with other imaging techniques (e.g., µXRF, MSI) to reconstruct past climates from sedimentary archives. Responsibilities
The PhD project centers on applying and improving visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging for the analysis of marine and terrestrial sediment cores. Requirements
Welcome applications from candidates with a Master’s degree in geosciences or related fields Strong programming and data skills An interest in paleoclimate research Applications
Application deadline: 20.10.2025 Please send the following documents as a single PDF to Jun.-Prof. Igor Obreht (iobreht@uni-mainz.de): Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and fit for the position Curriculum vitae Copies of academic transcripts (BSc and MSc), including grades Contact details for two reference persons 20 October 2025 - 23:59 Further information
For further information, visit here: pastglobalchanges.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/phd_position_0.pdf
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PhD position in the High-resolution sedimentology group at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany Start date: January 2026 or as early as possible thereafter Duration: 3 years (fixed-term) Salary Scale: TV-L E13, 75% Location: JGU Mainz Application deadline: 20.10.2025 Description
The position is part of a Volkswagen Foundation-funded project focusing on advancing hyperspectral imaging methods and integrating them with other imaging techniques (e.g., µXRF, MSI) to reconstruct past climates from sedimentary archives. Responsibilities
The PhD project centers on applying and improving visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging for the analysis of marine and terrestrial sediment cores. Requirements
Welcome applications from candidates with a Master’s degree in geosciences or related fields Strong programming and data skills An interest in paleoclimate research Applications
Application deadline: 20.10.2025 Please send the following documents as a single PDF to Jun.-Prof. Igor Obreht (iobreht@uni-mainz.de): Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and fit for the position Curriculum vitae Copies of academic transcripts (BSc and MSc), including grades Contact details for two reference persons 20 October 2025 - 23:59 Further information
For further information, visit here: pastglobalchanges.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/phd_position_0.pdf
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