PhD Researcher (f/m/x): Hydrometric and isotopic event signatures to evaluate functional resilience of diverse hydrological systems to global change

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Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Larisa Tarasova
larisa.tarasova@ufz.de

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Your tasks

• collate the most complete global dataset of streamflow and springflow hydrometric and low- and high-frequency isotopic observations
• identify and classify discrete precipitation-discharge events using interpretable machine learning
• test the usefulness of hydrometric event signatures by comparing them to isotopic signatures at different aggregation levels
• quantify functional resilience of different hydrological systems to the ongoing global change worldwide.

We offer

• Excellent supervision and optimal professional and interdisciplinary qualification through our HIGRADE graduate programme
• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The opportunity to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• A wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Hydrology and Water Resources, Earth System and Environmental Sciences and Engineering or similar
• Strong programming skills (Python, R, Matlab, Julia or alternatives) or willingness to learn
• Driving license Class B valid in Germany is mandatory
• Proficient English skills
• Experience with large datasets is an advantage
• Experience with stable water isotopes is a plus
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for innovative research
• Motivation to work in a closely integrated international and interdisciplinary team