Research Associate in Vegetation Science and Landscape Ecology | BfG -Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) (Uni-Diplom / Master)

Job Summary

This permanent role at the Federal Institute for Hydrology (BfG) focuses on the intersection of waterway infrastructure and ecological preservation. As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for managing plant biodiversity aspects across federal waterways, conducting national and international research projects on riverbank and floodplain vegetation, and supervising academic theses. Your day-to-day will involve developing spatially explicit ecological models, monitoring vegetation development, and providing expert scientific advice to federal ministries and waterway authorities. You will also work on innovative remote sensing methods and ecological restoration planning, such as unsealing riverbanks and managing invasive species. This position is unique for its direct impact on federal environmental policy and the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary, modern research environment in Koblenz. The role offers a stable public service contract (TVöD E 13) with flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development.