Research Scientist (University Diploma/Master's) | BfG - Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (Uni-Diplom/Master) (m/w/d)
BAV Dienstsitz Aurich
Job Summary
The Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) is seeking a Research Scientist for its "Vegetation Science, Landscape Management" division, specifically for the "Natural Climate Protection Action Program" (ANK). This fixed-term position, based in Koblenz and running until December 31, 2027, involves comprehensive research into the climate protection effects of ecological river development measures, including federal waterways. The role focuses on analyzing carbon storage in soils, sediments, and vegetation, and assessing greenhouse gas emissions from riparian and floodplain areas. The ideal candidate will evaluate existing methods for carbon sequestration measurement, apply these to real-world examples, and statistically analyze results to determine the climate protection impact of river restoration projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant environmental research within an interdisciplinary team, deriving actionable recommendations for sustainable water management and natural climate protection.
Required Skills
Education
University Diploma/Master's degree in Geo-/Environmental Sciences, Geography, Biology, or Waterbody Ecology, or comparable qualification.
Experience
- Proven expertise in water and floodplain ecology
- Expertise in climate change impact research, specifically carbon storage
- Strong biological-ecological knowledge, especially regarding soils, sediments, and vegetation of river floodplains
- Good understanding of site conditions in floodplain habitats, particularly hydraulics, morphology, and soil
- Good knowledge of the carbon cycle, assessment and/or estimation of carbon stocks in soil and vegetation, and data evaluation
- Good knowledge of applying statistical tools for ecological analysis and data evaluation (e.g., R and GIS programming languages)
- Experience in preparing presentations and publications, especially for policy advising
- Independent task management and scientific working methods
- Project management and teamwork skills
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to plan and conduct single to multi-day business trips, including fieldwork. Must provide proof of recognition for foreign educational qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) if applicable.
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