Doctoral researcher, groundwater modeller in the Collaborative Research unit DynaDeep
Doctoral researcher, groundwater modeller in the Collaborative Research unit DynaDeep
Doctoral researcher, groundwater modeller in the Collaborative Research unit DynaDeep
Doctoral researcher, groundwater modeller in the Collaborative Research unit DynaDeep
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Fach- und Hochschulen
Oldenburg
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 50.500 € – 60.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
- Vor Ort
Doctoral researcher, groundwater modeller in the Collaborative Research unit DynaDeep
Über diesen Job
About us
We are seeking a motivated doctoral researcher within research unit DynaDeep "The Dynamic Deep Subsurface of High-Energy Beaches” (phase 2) at Faculty V, Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU), Research Group Hydrogeology and Landscape Hydrology starting at the next possible date.
The working group Hydrogeology and Landscape Hydrology investigates hydraulic and hydrochemical processes in the aquatic environment, in particular the interaction between surface water and groundwater, coastal hydrogeology, the role of water in ecosystems as well as the behaviour of pollutants in groundwater.
The research unit DynaDeep is a collaborative project investigating the hydrodynamic and biogeochemical processes in subterranean estuaries, i.e. the connective zones between land and sea. In Phase 2, the role of reactive zones (‘hot spots’), events (‘hot moments’), and compounds (‘hot stuff’) for the overall turnover of the biogeochemical reactor will be addressed at our central field site on the island Spiekeroog in Germany. The transferability and generalizability of our findings will further be challenged by conducting research at additional beaches in Belgium and France and with different global model approaches. With this interdisciplinary strategy, DynaDeep will elucidate the global relevance of the dynamic deep subsurface of high-energy beaches for carbon, nutrient and trace element cycling. For more information, see also https://uol.de/en/icbm/dynadeep .
Your tasks
The successful candidate will carry out large-scale machine-learning-based surrogate modelling within DynaDeep 2 . The doctoral candidate will (i) use existing reactive transport models of our core field site Spiekeroog and validation sites to developed computationally lean surrogate models to employ them for mass budgeting of important nutrients on global scale, (ii) in cooperation with project partners extend an existing global attribute database for feeding into the global modelling framework.
Your profile
Requirements:
- University degree (Master or Diploma) in earth or environmental sciences, water engineering, environmental modelling or an equivalent education with hydrogeological components
- Numerical groundwater modelling skills
- Programming skills in scripting languages, preferably Python and/or Matlab
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in machine-learning / surrogate modelling
- Excellent English skills
- Intrinsic motivation and a strong interest in collaborative research
Desirable:
- Knowledge of coastal hydrogeology
- Knowledge of hydrogeochemical processes
We offer
- Salary and social benefits in accordance with the regulations of the German salary agreement for public service employees (TV-L)
- An interesting position in an international and interdisciplinary research team
- An open, cooperative, family-friendly working atmosphere
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. within the graduate school OLTECH
Our standards
The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.
Contact
For further questions please contact Dr. Stephan Seibert ( stephan.seibert@uni-oldenburg.de , +49 441 798 3285).
Apply now
Please send your application with CV and certificates via e-mail in a joint pdf-file with reference "DynaDeep-P6.2” to Dr. Nele Grünenbaum: nele.gruenenbaum@uni-oldenburg.de on behalf of Dr. Stephan Seibert.
Benefits at University of Oldenburg
30 days vacation
Secure remuneration according to collective agreement
Company pension scheme
