Researcher (PostDoc) - Chair of Hydraulic Engineering and Hydromechanics(m/w/x)

# Researcher (PostDoc) - Chair of Hydraulic Engineering and Hydromechanics **Area:** Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology  | **Job scope:**full-time | **Duration of employment****:** limited  | **Posting-ID:** 6657 ## Short description At the Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering, we have developed new methods for flood forecasting and the assessment of flood consequences, also in connection with early warning systems. This includes the cascade effect on critical infrastructure. We are also researching experimental work to better understand complex open channel flows and turbulence at different scales. ## We seek: In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Chair of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Engineering (Prof. Dr. Jorge Leandro), we are looking for a researcher  as of the 01.01.2026  at the following conditions: * 100% = 39,83 hours * Pay grade 13  TV-L * limited till 31.12.2028 ## Your tasks: Your research activities will focus on Project management, proposals submission, supervision of Master and PhD students. Your tasks include: •    Project management of the project BONSAI. •    Submission of research proposals to DFG, BMBF and other funding agencies •    Preparing, supervising and/or carrying out experiments of turbulence flows •    Guidance of other scientists in the team, including master and PhD students •    Cooperation with national and international research partners and third-party funding agencies ## Your profile: •    University degree in Civil Engineering •    Doctorate in either hydrology or hydraulics. •    Sound knowledge of stochastic methods and turbulence flows. •    Development of early warning systems. •    Advanced knowledge in developing software packages in high-level languages (e.g. Matlab or Python) •    Essential for successful participation in the above-mentioned project are a high level of interest in the task at hand, exceptional commitment and initiative, and a strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. •    International publications and participation in academic exchange (conferences, reviews, research reports, editorial work, etc.) •    Motivation to pursue an academic career, including habilitation. •    Very good knowledge of English. ## Our range of services: * Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation) * Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment * A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration * Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care * Extensive personnel development program * Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status. !guetesiegel3!guetesiegel3