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W2 Professorship in Seismology

The School of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences invites applications for a W2 Professorship in Seismology Applicants are expected to be internationally known experts in Seismology and should demonstrate a successful track record in acquiring external project funding and carrying out externally funded projects. 

The candidate’s research activity is proven by projects and publications as well as a broad interest in general scientific questions. The University places particular value on the quality of teaching. We therefore request applicants to provide details of both their teaching experience and their future teaching objectives. 

The University aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and explicitly encourages women to apply. Equally qualified female applicants will receive preference in accordance with the Hamburg Higher Education Law. Tasks and responsibilities: 

The successful candidate is expected to carry out research in the area of Seismology. The candidate is expected to teach parts of the geophysics curriculum at undergraduate (BSc) as well as at graduate (MSc, PhD) levels. 

We expect the candidate to carry out basic as well as applied research in Seismology. Use of the marine seismological equipment of the institute is desirable as well as the development of a new research focus to transfer classical seismological techniques to near surface applications. An integration of seismological expertise into climate research problems (icequakes, location of storm centers) is desired as well. Cooperation with other national as well as international institutions is expected and the establishment of externally funded research programs should be initiated. Scientific team leadership and cooperation in the academic self-administration are expected. 

Requirements: 
Academic qualifications are a PhD in the area of geophysics as well as further qualification such as a PostDoc, Habilitation or assistant professorship all as further specified in §15 of the Hamburg Higher Education Law. Scientific qualification must be demonstrated through a track record of publications in peer reviewed journals as well as external funding. Severely disabled applicants will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants. 

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. D. Gajewski at (+49) 040-42838 2975 (dirk.gajewski@zmaw.de) or Prof. Dr. Matthias Hort at (+49) 040-42838 3969 (matthias.hort@zmaw.de). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, details of teaching experience and proposals for future courses as well as a research plan. 

The deadline for applications is 28.3.2013. Please mention the reference number 2161/W2 in your application and send it to: Präsident der Universität Hamburg Organisationsreferat, Ausschreibungsstelle Mittelweg 177 20148 Hamburg Germany or via E-Mail to: UniHHAusschreibungsstelle@verw.uni-hamburg.de.
Posting Expiry Date:3/28/2013