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Technische Universität Dresden - Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, Institute of Water Chemistry

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Research Associate / PostDoc (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences the Institute of Water Chemistry offers a full-time position as
Research Associate / PostDoc (m/f/x)
starting October 1, 2026. The position is initially limited to 3 years, with the option of extension for up to a further 3 years following a positive evaluation. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually habilitation thesis).

Tasks:

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate innovative research ideas in the field of “Chemicals in the Environment”. Potential areas of focus may include water chemistry, data sciences, water technology, ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry or green chemistry. Tasks include securing external funding and independently teaching courses.

Requirements:

We are looking for a highly motivated early-career researcher with a university and PhD degree and a strong research background who is keen to pursue an academic career. In addition, we expect experience in securing external funding, as well as the willingness and ability to teach independently.

What we offer:

TUD supports early-career researchers through the “Young Investigators” program, which enables them to supervise PhD students independently at an early stage of their academic career. Our institute will actively support you in achieving this status, establishing your own research group and developing an individual research profile. In addition, we offer:

  • an interesting, challenging, meaningful and welfare-orientated job in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
  • Integration into the strong research network of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (> 50 professorships)
  • comprehensive academic supervision,
  • the opportunity to supervise undergraduates and PhD students
  • personal and professional development opportunities, including internal TU training programs,
  • a job ticket,
  • 30 days holiday per calendar year
  • supplementary pension scheme with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).

How to apply:

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by July 15, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to wasserchemie@mailbox.tu-dresden.de or to:
TU Dresden, Institut für Wasserchemie, Herrn Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website:
https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.