Ph.D. Position of German Research Centres the national Research Centre for Earth Sciences

December 6, 2007

The GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ Potsdam) presents as member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres the national Research Centre for Earth Sciences.

The department 5 Geoengineering, section 5.4 Engineering Hydrology invites application for a Ph.D. Position (m/f)

Tasks:
The successful candidate will participate in an activity to develop a simulation system for quantifying the flood risk (precipitation-runoff generation-flood routing-flood defence-inundation-damage) at the regional scale. He/she will develop and apply simulation models describing the hydraulic processes in the river system, including flood defences (dykes, polders) and flood plain inundation.

Qualification:
University degree in hydrology, civil engineering (water resources management), physics, mathematics, or a related discipline
Strong background in hydraulics
Extensive experiences in programming (Fortran, C++ etc.)
Knowledge in data processing, and spatial data analysis
Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: 2 years (with the option of one year extension)

Working time: 19,5 hours/week

Salary: EG 13 TVöD-O

Further infomation:

Prof. Dr. B. Merz
Tel.: +49-331 288-1534
Email: bmerz[ at ]gfz-potsdam.de

Application deadline: November 4, 2007

Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates. There is a kindergarten service available. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.

Letters of application, stating the above mentioned code number, should include a short resume possibly including a list of publications and a short statement of research interest. Applications should be submitted to:

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
Abt. Personal- und Sozialwesen
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

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