TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The Faculty of Environmental Sciences is looking for three Research Associates to work together in a larger project consortium with six Chairs from TUD. The aim of the joint project "Forests in transition: In this project, the Chair of Forest Sites and Hydrology at the Institute of Soil Science and Site Ecology offers, subject to the availability of resources, a project position as
Research Associate (m/f/x) in Forest Hydrology (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
The position is limited until December 31, 2029 and entails 65% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). evaluate data on soil water balance and quantify soil water flows and dynamics
setup an isotope-based ecohydrological modeling framework for water uptake strategies by European beech You will be able to further develop your own scientific profile, e. g. through courses offered by TUD’s graduate academy; as well as support BSc/MSc students on a project-related basis under the professional responsibility of the chairholder.
university degree in hydrosciences, (eco)hydro(geo)logy, forestry, geoscience (or related fields), preferably with field and/or lab experience
interest or experience in (eco)hydrological modelling (R, Phyton, Matlab)
a German driver’s license (class B) is mandatory
basic knowledge of German is desirable We offer:
an inspiring, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art (soil) hydrological and isotopic analytical tools
attractive working conditions and opportunities for further professional development at TUD
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
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Our vision for the future can be summed up as follows: “Let us become one of the leading centres for research and teaching, with our own individual character and a special talent for networking, able to attract the best minds in Germany and from further afield.” After all, it is a well-known fact that excellence in research and teaching presupposes excellent conditions. TU Dresden is a comprehensive university with 18 faculties and works in close collaboration with its top performers: three Clusters of Excellence, including the “Centre for Tactile Internet” (CeTI), the Cluster “Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter” (ct.The vision for the future takes this principle beyond the confines of the university: with the research network DRESDEN-concept ( D resden R esearch and E ducation S ynergies for the D evelopment of E xcellence and N ovelty), TU Dresden has been creating an alliance of research and cultural facilities in the city, an “excellent playground for excellent people”. TUD’s excellence comes from the heart – from and for our about 32,400 students, 600 professors and about 8,400 members of staff.