Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology | Job scope: part-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 6656
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, Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.01.2026 at the following conditions:
1. working time: 35,85 Stunden (90%)
2. Pay grade 13 TV-L
3. limited till 31.12.2028
The position is initially limited to three years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Act on Temporary Employment in higher education). An extension of the employment for a further year is being sought.
Your tasks:
• Collaboration in the EU research project "BONSAI": Processing of research tasks, including communication with project partners and reporting.
• Writing research proposals.
• Preparation and participation in publications in relevant journals.
• Teaching activities (exercises and tutorials).
Your profile:
• Scientific university degree (Master) in civil/environmental engineering with a focus on hydraulic engineering.
• Good knowledge of the design of coastal protection systems and/or flood protection on inland waters (e.g. dikes, dams).
• Good knowledge in the field of hydrodynamic modelling (e.g. Delft3D, SWAN, MIKE 21/3).
• Knowledge in application of geoinformation systems (ArcGIS Pro/QGIS) is expected.
• Good knowledge of probabilistic methods for risk and hazard assessment of flood-prone areas.
• Interest in interdisciplinary cooperation.
• Good written and spoken English and German skills.
Advantageous are:
• Knowledge skills in Matlab and/or Python,
• Thorough and independent working methods,
• A high degree of organizational skills,
Our range of services:
4. Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
5. Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
6. A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
7. Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
8. Extensive personnel development program
9. Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services