Research Scientist / Post-Doc – Applied hydrological sciences

Your Job:

• Implement and apply physically based and conceptual hydrological models that continuously merged with precipitation ensembles and hydrologic observations
• Generate large ensembles for probabilistic discharge nowcasting and improve data assimilation technologies
• Develop a methodology for evaluating the quality of precipitation products to be used in flood forecasting
• Contribute to an international research team, publish in international journals and present results at international conferences

Your Profile:

• Masters and subsequent PhD degree in either geosciences (e.g. meteorology, hydrology), computer science, physics, civil engineering, applied mathematics or a related field
• Experience in hydrological modeling, data analysis and HPC
• Knowledge in data assimilation is a clear advantage
• Programming skills with Python, R, Fortran or C/C++
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team across institutes
• very good communication and organizational skills
• Good publication record
• Very good command of the English language

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
• Vibrant international and interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
• An exceptional research infrastructure
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
• A comprehensive further training programme, including language courses
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.