Institution
Department of Engineering Hydrology
Our Profile
The Academic and Research Department Engineering Hydrology (LFI) has undergone a development from classical deterministic rainfall-runoff modelling via the coupling of deterministic and stochastic modules to the current phase of rule-based neuro-fuzzy models. The members of the department have a profound knowledge in the field of development and application of precipitation-runoff models in all spatial and temporal scales of traditional water management issues. The range of models developed extends from quantitative deterministic water balance models to flood forecasting tools with Kalman filtering.
The current research focuses on the water management topics of hydrological change, flood risk management and heavy rainfall, climate change adaptation and low water discharges as well as sustainable development with a spatial focus on Africa, especially Ghana and Egypt.
In order to ensure study-centered teaching, new media are increasingly integrated into the teaching and learning process. This requires a further development from knowledge transfer in the classic frontal lecture to a blended learning concept. This is a central focus of the teaching team now and in the future.
Your Profile
- Universitiy degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of civil engineering (Water-/Energy-related)/Environmental Engineering/Water Resources Management/Hydrology or a comparable qualification
- Extensive knowledge and skills in the field of water management as well as in the application of geographic information systems (GIS)
- High degree of initiative, a sense of responsibility and team spirit
- Confident demeanour and sociability
- Willingness to occasionally travel abroad (especially Africa)
- Very good oral and written German and English language skills
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribution to the preparation of proposals for international joint projects (EU as well as BMBF)
- Contribution to existing Water-Energy-Projects
- Giving lectures in the field of water resources management, specially in GIS for B.Sc.- and M.Sc.-students
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled by 10/1/2024 and offered for a fixed term of one year initially.
It is planned to prolong the contract for two times 2 years. In case of a promotion, a miminum duration of employment of 3 years is provided.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.
About us
RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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| Number: | V000007853 |
| Application deadline: | 15/08/2024 |
| Mailing Address: | RWTH Aachen University Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Ingenieurhydrologie Prof.Dr. Heribert Nacken Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 17 52074 Aachen |
| Email: | Send Email Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail. |
