The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
We are seeking a talented and motivated PhD Researcher (f/m/x) in physical lake modelling in order to analyse the potential ecological impacts of hydrothermal use of lakes and reservoirs.
Your tasks
In a large coordinated project, new ways of thermal use of surface waters are explored by using next generation heat pumps. As part of this project also ecological impacts on lakes are to be evaluated and information is required about the potential heat that can be extracted from German standing waters. The main tasks of this project position include: a.) Generating a national inventory of standing waters (lakes and reservoirs); b.) Application of 1D physical lake models to explore thermal dynamics and their modifications by hydrothermal use; c.) Evaluate ecological impacts on lakes including potential future climatic changes; d.) Framing rules how to determine allowable heat extractions in cooperation with the project team and e.) Quantification of a nationwide hydrothermal usage potential from standing waters.
We offer
- Excellent supervision and optimal professional and interdisciplinary qualification through our HIGRADE graduate programme
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The opportunity to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- A wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
Knowledge in lake physics and limnology documented by a Masters degree in limnology, physics, environmental sciences
or related disciplines, programming skills and experience in dynamic models as well as GIS and good communication abilities
Place of work
Magdeburg
Working time
75%
Contract limitations
limited contract / 36 months
Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.
Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Karsten Rinke
karsten.rinke@ufz.de
+49 0341 60254449
Application deadline: 29.09.2024
