Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Hydrological Process Analysis and Modelling for Water Security Solutions

Place of work

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

Salary

Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Ralf Merz

Theodor-Lieser-Str. 4 / 06120 Halle (Saale) / Germany
Tel. +49 (0)341 6025 4199
Email. Ralf.Merz@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

Working closely with the project leader, team members, and project partners, you will:

• Analyse the local effects of water management measures using data-mining and AI techniques.
• Conceptualize these effects within an existing hydrological model setup for Germany.
• Model the regional impact of such measures across the Elbe basin.
• Contribute to publications in high-quality scientific journals.
• Actively participate in the SOLVE Solution Lab and present your work at conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Build and maintain a network with partners from academia and stakeholders.

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety 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
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities 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 Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Completed university degree (Master’s, Diploma, or Doctorate) in environmental science, water science, or a closely related field in the natural or social sciences.
• Strong knowledge of statistical, data-driven analysis of hydro-meteorological processes at the catchment scale.
• Sound experience in applying and further developing hydrological concepts and modelling approaches, including AI approaches and integration into existing systems.
• Excellent programming skills, preferably in R, Python, and Fortran.
• Strong interest in integrated water resources management and in addressing real-world stakeholder needs through scientific work.
• Ability to work in a team, excellent communication skills, and strong scientific writing skills.
• Very good command of English; German is an advantage.
• Motivation to contribute to a long-term, solution-oriented initiative shaping the future of water safety and security in the Elbe River basin and beyond.