The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 21.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.
At the University of Kassel, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institute for Water, Waste, Environment – Chair of Urban Water Engineering (Prof. Dr. Tobias Morck), the following position is available as soon as possible:
Research Assistant in Water Reuse (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, limited term, part-time (currently 30 hours per week)
| Application deadline: | 14.10.2025 |
| Date of hire: | as soon as possible |
| vacancy number: | 38743 |
Part-time position with 75 percent of the regular working hours of a full-time employee. The position is fixed-term for three and a half years, subject to the availability of funding, in accordance with § 2 (2) WissZeitVG as part of the newly funded collaborative project “ADAPT – Adaptation to Drought and Extremes: The Surface-Soil-Groundwater Buffer under Climate Stress”. The opportunity of obtaining a doctoral degree in the field of environmental engineering is given.
Extreme weather events such as aridity, drought and heavy rainfall are putting increasing pressure on regional and global water cycles, as well as on water quality in natural ecosystems. In regions experiencing water shortages, management measures that enhance water retention and utilize surface water and advanced treated wastewater for irrigation have the potential to alleviate water stress during prolonged dry periods. To improve water supply security during periods of high demand, the ADAPT sub-project focuses on the reuse of advanced treated wastewater from municipal wastewater treatment plants. The project will assess the increased risk of soil contamination from organic micropollutants arising from irrigation via water reuse. It aims to develop and evaluate a flexible, multi-barrier system that is feasible in terms of process technology at small and medium-sized wastewater treatment plants close to the point of water reuse for irrigation.
Tasks:
- Design and conduct pilot-scale experiments at selected wastewater treatment plants in North Hesse, Germany, to evaluate the effectiveness of physical, oxidative, adsorptive and nature-based processes
- Application and further development of mechanistic modelling approaches to describe substance behaviour within the treatment train
- Close cooperation with other PhD students and investigators involved in the project
- Publication of research results in international peer-reviewed journals
- Participation in project-related seminars, workshops and international conferences, presenting own results
Requirements:
- Completed course of academic study (e. g. Master degree) in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, process engineering, civil engineering or related fields. The required degree must be available by the recruitment date at the latest.
- In-depth knowledge in the field of water technologies
- High willingness to work independently and with the highest level of care
- High interdisciplinary willingness to learn and cooperate
- Interest in doing a PhD
- Very good knowledge of the English language required
Advantageous qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of new developments in advanced wastewater treatment technologies
- Profound experience in lab work
- A high degree of organisational skills
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Morck, Tel.: +49 561 804-2795.
In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.
Our Offer:
As an employee of the University of Kassel
- you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
- you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
- you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
- is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.
In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:
- an additional company pension (VBL),
- an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
- an annual bonus
- an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
- a promotion of voluntary commitment,
- low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management
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Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. We have compiled further information for you in our FAQ.
In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel.de, stating the reference number.
In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations.
The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.
Information according to Art. 13 DSGVO for the application process at the University of Kassel can be found at:
www.uni-kassel.de/go/ausschreibung-datenschutz
Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer:
The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.
