Scientist or Engineer (Master's Degree) in Aquatic Ecology Modeling | Naturwissenschaftlerin/Naturwissenschaftler oder Ingenieurin/Ingenieur (Uni-Diplom/Master) (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This fixed-term position (January 2026 – December 2030) at the Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) involves critical scientific work within the BMV research network, focusing on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation concerning German waterways. The successful candidate, holding a Master's degree in fields like Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, or Geoecology, will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and validating a sophisticated water quality model (QSim) for the Middle and Tidal Elbe rivers. Key daily tasks include refining the modeling concept in collaboration with partners, conducting complex scenario analyses to project climate change effects, and technically revising specific modules like Phytoplankton or Sediment dynamics. The role requires strong expertise in ecological/biogeochemical modeling, proficiency in scripting languages (R, Python, MATLAB), and the ability to process large datasets. This is an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical, application-oriented challenges, contributing directly to federal decision-making on sustainability and infrastructure in an interdisciplinary environment located in either Koblenz or Hamburg.