Institute of Geological Sciences

Institute members

Prof. Suzette Timmerman

Professor for Isotope Geology

Institut für Geologie

from 02-2023	Assistant professor (tenure track), University of Bern, Switzerland, Isotope Geology group
08-2019 - 01-2023	Banting post-doctoral fellow, University of Alberta, Canada
01-2019 - 07-2019	Post-doctoral researcher, University of Münster (WWU), Germany
02-2015 - 12-2018	Ph.D. Australian National University, Australia Thesis: Diamonds – time capsules of volatiles and the key to dynamic Earth evolution.
09-2011 - 01-2015	Student-assistant TIMS, VU University, the Netherlands
09-2012 - 10-2014	M.Sc. VU University, the Netherlands Earth Sciences – Solid Earth
09-2009 - 08-2012	B.Sc. VU University, the Netherlands Earth Sciences – Geology

Development of new analytical methods/techniques (clean-lab chemistry, TIMS, MC-ICP-MS)
Geochronology (Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, Lu-Hf, U-Pb)
Deep Carbon cycle
Deep subduction processes and the influence of recycled material on the chemical composition and geodynamics of the mantle through time
Formation and evolution of the sub-continental lithospheric mantle, and its associated resources
Tracing deep Earth processes in the upper mantle, transition zone, and lower mantle using inclusions in diamonds

Publication	Year	Type

Fall 2021	Guest lecturer, University of Alberta, Canada Course: Radiogenic isotope geochemistry (graduate level) Teaching 40% of the lectures (Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, Lu-Hf, Pb-Pb, isotopic tracing).
Spring 2016, 2017	Guest lecturer, Australian National University, Australia Course: Chemistry of the Earth Lectures on Sm-Nd, Lu-Hf geochronology, isotopic tracing of magmatic and metamorphic processes. Developing and marking exam questions and practicums.
09-2015 – 05-2018	Teaching assistant, Australian National University, Australia Courses: Chemistry of the Earth, Blue Planet Tutoring and demonstrating with in-class practicums and field excursions.
02-2012 – 10-2013	Teaching assistant and volunteer, VU University, the Netherlands Courses: Rock characteristics, Mineralogy, Petrology Demonstrating with rock and microscope practicums.

Spring 2020	Level 3 Pedagogy and course design Comprehensive project-based course (~100 hours) at UofA on designing an effective discipline-specific course. Practical work included creating a course outline, syllabus, assessments, and a representative lesson plan as well as guidance on classroom management, leadership, student support and inclusion.
Since 10-2017	Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education. Recognition reference PR135169.
02-2017	Principles of tutoring and demonstrating course 10-module course at ANU on teaching and learning styles and practices, planning practicums and lessons, marking and feedback, peer-observation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

2022	Marie Curie individual fellowship – declined RELeaP: Resolving Earths Lead Paradox.
2019	Banting fellowship 2-year fellowship funded by the Government of Canada Tracing Earth's deep carbon cycle: integrating geochemical and geochronological analysis of super-deep inclusions and their diamond hosts as a step to track carbon mobility in the transition zone and lower mantle.
2019	JG Crawford prize Awarded for academic excellence and excellent PhD thesis in science, medicine, and engineering at the Australian National University. Award year 2019.
2017	Elsevier International Association of Geochemistry PhD student research grant
2017	11th International Kimberlite conference support grant
2016	Mervyn and Katalin Paterson Fellowship Competitive travel fellowship for PhD student at RSES.
2016	Australian Post-Graduate Award Competitive 3-year scholarship for PhD stipend.
2016	International PhD Research Scholarship Competitive 3-year scholarship for PhD tuition fees.
2016	AE Ringwood Scholarship Competitive 3-year top-up stipend for PhD student at RSES.
2016	DCO Summer School participant in Yellowstone, funded by DCO.
2015	Goldschmidt conference support grant
2015	Honorary mention for master thesis by the Royal Dutch Geological and Mining Society (KNGMG)