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Researcher (PostDoc) - Chair of Hydraulic Engineering and Hydromechanics

Researcher (PostDoc) - Chair of Hydraulic Engineering and Hydromechanics

Universität SiegenSiegen, DE
Vor 30+ Tagen
Stellenbeschreibung

Area :  Faculty IV : School of Science and Technology | Job scope :   full-time | Duration of employment :  limited | Posting-ID :  6657

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.

Short description

At the Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, we have developed new methods for flood forecasting and the assessment of flood consequences, also in connection with early warning systems. This includes the cascade effect on critical infrastructure. We are also researching experimental work to better understand complex open channel flows and turbulence at different scales.

We seek :

In the Faculty IV : School of Science and Technology, Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering (Prof. Dr. Jorge Leandro), we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.01.2026 at the following conditions :

  • 100% = 39,83 hours
  • Pay grade 13 TV-L
  • limited till 31.12.2028

Your tasks :

Your research activities will focus on Project management, proposals submission, supervision of Master and PhD students. Your tasks include :

  • Project management of the project BONSAI.
  • Submission of research proposals to DFG, BMBF and other funding agencies
  • Preparing, supervising and / or carrying out experiments of turbulence flows
  • Guidance of other scientists in the team, including master and PhD students
  • Cooperation with national and international research partners and third-party funding agencies

    • Your profile :

  • University degree in Civil Engineering
  • Doctorate in either hydrology or hydraulics.
  • Sound knowledge of stochastic methods and turbulence flows.
  • Development of early warning systems.
  • Advanced knowledge in developing software packages in high-level languages (e.g. Matlab or Python)
  • Essential for successful participation in the above-mentioned project are a high level of interest in the task at hand, exceptional commitment and initiative, and a strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
  • International publications and participation in academic exchange (conferences, reviews, research reports, editorial work, etc.)
  • Motivation to pursue an academic career, including habilitation.
  • Very good knowledge of English.

    • Our range of services :

  • Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
  • Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
  • A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
  • Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
  • Extensive personnel development program
  • Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
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    Of Engineering • Siegen, DE