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Professor Dr. Dominik Fleitmann

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Biography

Dominik Fleitmann is a full Professor of Quaternary Geology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Bern, where he also conducted his graduate studies. His research focuses on paleoclimate and geochemical analyses, utilizing climate archives such as speleothems, lacustrine sediments, and marine corals. Fleitmann's work aims to construct rigorously-dated, high-resolution time series that offer insights into climatic and environmental processes over varying geologic timescales, including glacial/interglacial cycles. He employs an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with experts across geology, biology, meteorology, and archaeology to enhance understanding of past climate changes and their implications for modern societies.

Research Interests

Paleoclimate Geochemistry Hydrology Biology Meteorology Archaeology Climate Modelling

Experience

Full Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Full Professor of Quaternary Geology.

Full Professor (Chair Palaeoclimatology Archaeology)

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Reading • Reading, UK

Led the chair in Palaeoclimatology and Archaeology.

SNF-Professor (Associate Professor)

2006-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Held an associate professorship in geological sciences.

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Massachusetts • Amherst, USA

Conducted advanced research in geosciences.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, USA

Engaged in postdoctoral research in geological sciences.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Worked as a postdoctoral scientist in the Institute of Geological Sciences.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)

Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.