Student assistant (f/m/d) 60 h/month limited to 28.02.2028 for the duration of the project reference code: SHK-SUDA-LILBID2026

Bewerbungsende: 20.07.2026

The Planetary Sciences and Remote Sensing research group at the Institute of Geological Sciences at the FU Berlin participates in various space missions of ESA, NASA and JAXA. In our laboratories, we generate analogue data for space missions such as Europa Clipper.

We are looking for a student with enthusiasm for space missions to icy ocean moons, ideally with experience in laboratory work and mass spectrometry. The position is suitable for a Master's thesis.

Webseite: https://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/geol/fachrichtungen/planet/index.html

Job description:

• Supporting the acquisition and evaluation of mass spectra from the laser induced liquid beam ion desorption (LILBID) mass spectrometer.
• Create and maintain a data base from LILBID spectra for the Surface Dust Analyzer (SUDA) on the Europa Clipper space mission.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge in the field of Planetary Sciences
• Very good written and spoken English (B2/C1)
• Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry

• Experience with data bases is an advantage
• Previous experience with laboratory work is an advantage
• Knowledge in chemistry and/or biochemistry is an advantage
• German language is an advantage but not mandatory

For further information, please contact Dr. Maryse Napoleoni (m.napoleoni@fu-berlin.de / 030/ 838-72119).

Weitere Informationen

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Dr. Maryse Napoleoni: plansec@zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Geologische Wissenschaften
FR Planetologie und Fernerkundung, AG Postberg
Dr. Maryse Napoleoni
Malteserstr. 74-100
Haus D, 12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)

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Stellenausschreibung vom: 16.07.2026