Research Associate (Environmental/Civil Engineering) | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Umwelt-/Bauingenieurwesen

Job Summary

The Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW) is seeking a Research Associate in Environmental or Civil Engineering for a three-year fixed-term position in Hamburg, starting January 1, 2026. This role involves actively shaping major infrastructure planning for federal waterways. The successful candidate will contribute to the CLICCS II A5 research project, investigating the impacts of climate change during extreme events in the German Bight. Key responsibilities include developing nature-based coastal protection adaptation measures, using numerical models for hydrodynamics and sediment transport, and analyzing and presenting research findings. This position offers the explicit opportunity and encouragement for doctoral studies within the CLICCS framework, collaborating with partners from the University of Hamburg, Hamburg University of Technology, and Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, making it an attractive opportunity for aspiring researchers.