Researcher in the Hydrogeology and Landscape Hydrology working group

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The University of Oldenburg is seeking to fill the following position:

Paygrade
E13

Working Hours
100% (suitable for part-time)

Institution
Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences (IBU) (School V of Mathematics and Science)

Location
Oldenburg (Old)

Application Deadline
09.02.2025

First day of work
as soon as possible

Limited
until 28.02.2027

About us

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.

Your tasks

The project WAKOS addresses the effects of climate change on water resources in north western Germany, whereby our subproject focusses on groundwater salinization below islands. Hence, we are looking for a groundwater modeller to investigate climate-induced changes on freshwater lenses below barrier islands and the expected consequences for the local water supply, using Norderney Island as an example. Both slow groundwater salinization as a result of sea level rise as well as the potentially very sudden salinization due to extreme events such as storm surges in combination with dune breaches and floods will be addressed. We use numerical density-dependent groundwater flow and transport modelling to quantify the expected changes in groundwater salinity and freshwater volumes for Norderney and to explore potential adaption strategies to minimize salinization.

Your profile

Requirements for employment include:

• University degree (Master or Diploma) in earth or environmental sciences, water engineering, environmental modelling or an equivalent education with hydrological/hydrogeological components
• A very good understanding of groundwater flow and transport processes, including variable density numerical modelling, demonstrated by a publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
• Programming skills in scripting languages, preferably Python and/or Matlab
• 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 research

Desired (but not mandatory) qualifications are:

• PhD in environmental sciences, ideally with a focus on hydrogeology and groundwater modelling
• Experience with density-dependent groundwater flow modelling using SEAWAT

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 questions regarding this job opportunity, please contact Prof. Dr. Gudrun Massmann, gudrun.massmannuni-oldenburg.de .

Please send your application via e-mail by 09.02.2025 to

gudrun.massmannuni-oldenburg.de

Application with CV, list of publications and certificates should be sent in a joint pdf-file to Prof. Dr. Gudrun Massmann.


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