Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology | Job scope: full-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 6802
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Civil Engineering/Chair of Geotechnical Engineering,, we are looking for a researcher as of the as soon as possible at the following conditions:
1. 100% = 39,83 hours
2. Pay grade 13 TV-L
3. limited for a period of 3 years with the option of extension
Your tasks:
The Chair of Geotechnical Engineering focuses on the implementation of probabilistic methods and reliability-based design and evaluation strategies for the systematic assessment of uncertainties in the description of subsoil behavior in the research area "Safety and Reliability of Geotechnical Structures." To strengthen this area, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual (doctoral student or postdoc ) for the following tasks:
4. Self-determined research in this field with the aim of further scientific qualification
5. Processing of research projects, supporting the professorship in the conception of new research projects, also with an interdisciplinary focus, as well as participation in the application process
6. Preparation and publication of scientific papers, presentations at specialist conferences
7. Conducting courses in the degree programs Civil Engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.) and Engineering of Hydroenvironmental Extremes (M.Sc., English-taught)
8. Participation in administrative tasksof the chair
The teaching obligation is 4 semester hours per week.
Your profile:
9. Above-average academic university degree (Master or equivalent) in civil engineering or in a discipline relevant to the above-mentioned research focus
10. Sound knowledge of geotechnics or willingness to undertake intensive training if you have a non-specialist background
11. Strong mathematical understanding
12. Experience in the application of probabilistic methods and numerical modeling is an advantage
13. Programming skills in Python or comparable desirable
14. Very good written and spoken English skills
15. Curiosity and enjoyment of scientific work
16. High willingness to learn and perform, sense of responsibility and independent working style
Our range of services:
17. Support for your academic qualification under the German Act on Temporary Employment in Science (doctorate or habilitation)
18. Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the field of research and teaching
19. Network and interdisciplinary cooperation opportunities with renowned research and industry partners of the chair
20. A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
21. Promoting a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours and locations as well as childcare options
22. Comprehensive personnel development program, e.g., language courses
23. Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services