Current job openings: two postdoc positions
Within the Henriette-Scout programme, we currently offer two 24-months open-topic postdoc positions for international scientists working in the fields of hydrology or water engineering with an excellent research record and links to the global South. IThe successful candidate has an excellent research record (minimum of 3 high-quality articles after PhD and approximately 2 articles per each following postdoc year) and brings her own research idea. The envisaged research may focus on drought and flood analysis and associated catchment modelling or climate-adaptation of cities to droughts or floods. Research links to the global South or a focus on blue-green infrastructure are advantageous, but not necessary. Please enclose your CV, list of publications and a one-page summary of your research idea. Positions may start in the first half of 2027 and first half of 2028.
More information on the funding scheme can be found here.
Other ways to secure your own funding:
International Climate Protection Fellowship for prospective leaders and postdocs with climate expertise from non-European developing and transition countries here
Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers contributing to sustainable development from developing or transition countries in accordance with OECD (excluding PR China and India) here
CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers from Brazil here
Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all countries here
Einstein Postdoctoral Grant here
Einstein Postdoctoral Grant for international postdocs with a collaborative research project here
We receive a large number of enquiries of prospective students and scientists, and we appreciate if prospective candidates would check if their research ideas fit our research and their track record is suitable (minimum of 3 high-quality articles after PhD and 2 articles per each postdoc year) before applying.
