Postdoctoral Researcher/Hydrogeologist

Postdoctoral Researcher/Hydrogeologist

Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg

Oldenburg, Germany

A postdoctoral researcher position is available at the earliest possible date within the project “CoastAdapt: Sustainable coastal protection for Niedersachsen" at Faculty V, Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU), Research Group Hydrogeology and Landscape Hydrology.

The research group Hydrogeology and Landscape Hydrology investigates hydraulic and hydrochemical processes in the aquatic environment, in particular the interaction between surface water and ground-water, coastal hydrogeology, the role of water in ecosystems as well as the behaviour of pollutants in groundwater.

Your tasks

Within CoastAdapt, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to carry out large-scale variable density groundwater flow and transport modelling to study past and future groundwater salinization in Northwest Germany. Moreover, the post-doc will be involved in the conceptualisation and implementation of joint teaching activities such as joint summer and winter schools and, if possible, a master programme.

Your profile

Essential requirements:

• University degree (Master or Diploma) in earth or environmental sciences, water engineering, environmental modelling or an equivalent education with hydrological/hydrogeological components;
• PhD in environmental sciences or similar, ideally with a focus on hydrogeology;
• A very good understanding of groundwater flow and transport processes, including variable density numerical modelling, as well as experience with classical hydrogeological methodologies demonstrated by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals;
• Ability to work under limited supervision and adapt to changing circumstances in order to prioritise and address problems in a constructive professional manner;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and a strong interest in collaborative re-search and teaching.

Strongly desirable:

• Experience with SEAWAT density-dependent groundwater flow modelling;
• Programming skills in scripting languages, preferably Python and/or Matlab;
• Experience in teaching as well as the conceptualisation and organisation of teaching programmes.

Apply NowDeadline 15 August