Master's Specialist for Chemical Surface Water Assessment (Chemistry/Geoecology/Environmental Sciences) | Master (w/m/d) d. FR Chemie/Geoökologie/Umweltwissenschaften f. d. Ber. d. chem. Fließgewässerbewer.
Landesanstalt für Umwelt Baden-Württemberg (LUBW)
Job Summary
This role involves contributing to the assessment and evaluation of surface water quality across the state, focusing specifically on chemical parameters and compliance with national and international reporting obligations, particularly the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). Day-to-day tasks include collaborating on the conceptual development and maintenance of the surface water database, ensuring data quality and plausibility for chemical monitoring data, and drafting reports and expert opinions on water status. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Chemistry, Geoecology, or Environmental Sciences, possesses deep knowledge of chemical surface water quality (especially environmental pollutants), and is proficient in handling databases and large datasets. This is a crucial, part-time (50%) position based in Karlsruhe, offering the opportunity to actively protect natural resources and contribute to public welfare through environmental monitoring.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree (Diplom/Master's program or equivalent) in Chemistry, Geoecology, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable field. Foreign degrees require evaluation.
Experience
- Professional experience in chemical surface water quality, especially environmental pollutants
- Experience collaborating with internal and external service providers (laboratories, samplers)
- Experience with databases and large data volumes, or willingness to learn specialized IT applications
- Entry-level candidates are also suitable
Languages
Additional
- Must be available for on-call duty related to the 'Rhine Warning and Alarm Plan' and the 'Neckar Oxygen Regulation'. Position is part-time (50% employment scope). Requires work location in Karlsruhe. Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2028.
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