Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
Institute Institute of Global Water Security
Remuneration EG 13 TV-L
ID: 34825WB2
Start of employment as soon as possible
Application deadline December 5th 2025
Scope Full-time and for a maximum of three years; following a successful evaluation, an extension of three more years is possible
As part of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, we conduct research on fundamental and applied questions in hydroclimatology, stochastic hydrology, and environmental risk modelling. Our work addresses hydrological extremes, nonstationary climate–water interactions, and spatio-temporal dependence, with emphasis on multiscale hydroclimate processes, compound events, and advanced stochastic simulation. We also develop statistical and probabilistic frameworks for environmental risk assessment, including extreme-value analysis, copula-based modelling, statistical post-processing of climate model outputs, and hazard–impact methods relevant to water agencies, utilities, as well as climate-risk stakeholders.
Within these activities, we seek to fill a full position dedicated to research and teaching. The project focuses on stochastic rainfall generators, non-Gaussian random fields, multiscale hydroclimate models, copula-based dependence modelling, information-theoretic methods, spatio-temporal analysis, and statistical post-processing for environmental risk assessment. The position supports the development of an independent scientific profile and requires dissemination of results at international conferences and participation in teaching.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their motivation letter how their background aligns with the proposed research topic.
YOUR TASKS
- Conduct independent research on hydrological extremes, persistence phenomena, and multi-hazard risk systems
- Develop stochastic rainfall simulators, nonstationary stochastic models, as well as non-Gaussian random fields for hydroclimatic applications
- Advance copula-based dependence modelling, extreme-value analysis, multiscale methods, along with statistical post-processing of climate model outputs
- Implement and evaluate environmental risk models and hazard–impact tools for use by agencies, utilities, and climate-risk partners
- Prepare scientific publications, participate in international collaborations, also present research results at scientific conferences
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Completed scientific university studies (Diplom, Master or equivalent), in particular in the subject of Stochastic and Statistical Hydrology
Required knowledge and personal skills
- Post Doc or PhD is advantageous
- Expertise in extreme-value analysis, stochastic hydrology, and copula-based hydroclimatic dependence modelling
- Strong background in rainfall simulation, anisotropic advective fields, temporal disaggregation, compound events, and uncertainty-based risk assessment
- Advanced programming skills in R, including experience in R package development
- Evidence of scientific impact through consultancy, guidelines, or applied environmental risk-model development
- Experience in collaborative interdisciplinary research environments
OUR OFFER
- a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- 30 day vacation per year
- good public transport connections
- comprehensive training and further education programs
- special conditions in further gyms
At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.
With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Simon Michael Papalexiou, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3107, Email: simon.papalexiou@tuhh.de
We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.
Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.
Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
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