Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the scientific landscape and has become . It has a high level of third-party funding, has won several awards for teaching, and has a service-oriented administration and has received several awards . Around 20,000 students and 3,000 employees work at three locations - Am Neuen Palais, .
The
Faculty of Science, Institute
of
Geosciences,
at the
University of Potsdam
invites applications for the following position to be filled by October 1, 2028:
Professorship (W 2) for Petrology
We are looking for candidates with a research focus on the investigation of rocks and geo- . In their research, they should ideally combine the dynamics of processes on the (sub)microscopic scale with macroscopic processes on the Earth system .g., with regard to geochemical fractionation/enrichment or large-scale tectonic processes. They should use and develop geochemical, petrological or ge- . The Institute of Geosciences covers the entire spectrum of geosciences in research and teach- . The candidates should have internationally recognized research achievements in the field of petrological, min- eralogical, or geochemical investigations of rocks and geomaterials in the context of geologi- cal-petrological research questions or applications.
Applicants should have a proven track rec- ord of acquiring and managing third-party funded projects and extensive experience in inter- . The candidates are expected to be willing to collaborate with other groups at the institute, the faculty, and non-university research institu- tions in Potsdam.
They should be a leading figure in the investigation of rocks and geomaterials with modern methods on various length scales and should use, further-develop and expand the existing laboratories.
They should represent the full disciplinary breadth of the subject of petrology in teaching within the geoscientific bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered . If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Max Wilke (max.wilkeuni-potsdam.de) . The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 43 subsection 1 sentence 1 no. 1
- 3 and no. 4 letters a and c of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 42 BbgHG. The University of Potsdam values diversity and thus pursues the goals of equal opportunities . One of the UP’s strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.
Therefore, the UP expressly invites applications from qualified female scientists. People with . Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants’ academic
careers.
The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work . The University of Potsdam offers dual career support and coaching for newly appointed pro- fessors.
Please submit your application, with the relevant documentation, via email to ausschreibungenuni-potsdam.de by March 31, 2026.
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. According to the Civil Servants Act of the State of Brandenburg ÖLandesbeamtengesetz"), an inquiry must be made to the Domestic Intelligence Service prior to the completion of the hiring . Information on the lawfulness and the procedure is availabl e here.
Publication
ZEIT 29.01.2026 Forschung & Lehre 30.01.2026
