Job Vacancy No. 66/5/07 D
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
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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