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Technische Universität Braunschweig - Leichtweiß-Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources

With more than 15,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighbourhood, as we do with our international partner universities.

Starting from 1 July 2026, the Division Hydrology and River Basin Management at the Leichtweiß-Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources is looking for a

Research Associate / Postdoc / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in the field of Hydrology and Water Resources

(EG 13 TV-L, full-time/part-time)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a period of 3 years. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate or gain further scientific qualifications.

The position is within the “ForeCoast: Smart Water and Energy Management System for Coastal Regions” funded by the BMFTR within the WENex Initiative (Water-Energy Nexus). The main focus of the collaborative research project is on developing an adaptive, forecast-based water and energy management system for tidal coastal regions in Germany. Main tasks are the development of simulation models for water level forecasts as short and medium-term hydrological boundary conditions, including the analysis of forecast-related uncertainties and the estimation of risks associated with control recommendations for drainage structures.

The Division Hydrology and River Basin Management has its research focus on the integrated consideration of water quantity and water quality for surface and groundwater in the context of hydrological extremes and associated risks. The work aims at a deeper understanding of the interactions between hydrological processes and human interventions for the modern management of water resources. To this end, we develop methods, simulation models and tools for the sustainable and flexible management of future water resources systems. Further details regarding our research activities and recent publications can be found on our website

Tasks:

  • You will carry out research in the area of process-based and data-driven hydrological forecasting
  • You will publish research findings and participate in national and international conferences
  • You will be involved in teaching at the University (preparation and implementation of courses as well as supervision of students’ work).

Requirements:

  • You have a degree (Master’s or equivalent, for Postdocs a PhD) in Hydrology or Civil / Environmental Engineering
  • You have very good knowledge of the German and English languages
  • You are flexible, can perform under pressure and work well in a team
  • You are aiming for a doctorate or further scientific qualification.

What we offer:

  • Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community
  • A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperations
  • Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector), including 30 days' vacation per year
  • Flexible working and part-time options, and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007
  • Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.

How to apply:

We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen .

Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Questions and Answers
For more information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Schröter via mail kai.schroeter(at)tu-braunschweig.de or by phone +49 (0) 531 391-3950

Deadline for applications is 1 June 2026

Are you interested? Please send your application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) as a single PDF not larger than 3 MB via email to s.festerling(at)tu-braunschweig.de