The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 21.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.
In the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Kassel, the
| Application deadline: |
15.01.2027 |
| Date of hire: |
as soon as possible |
| Vacancy number: | 39572 |
at the Institute for Water, Waste, Environment is to be filled as soon as possible.
The position will initially be filled for six years in accordance with Section 70 (3) of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG). Upon successful completion of the tenure evaluation, the position will be permanently transferred to a W 2 professorship (tenure track professorship with a development commitment according to Section 70 (3) HessHG).
We are seeking a doctoral graduate (m/f/d) with outstanding scientific potential who conducts research on current and innovative topics in hydrogeology, successfully publishes scholarly work in the field, and represents it in teaching. A focus area must preferably be evidenced by scientific publications on the scale of aquifers in at least one of the following topics:
- Analysis and modeling of groundwater flow and reactive transport
- Innovative modeling approaches to represent the heterogeneity of aquifers
- Groundwater management under the influence of global change
- Drinking water extraction from groundwater
- Vulnerability of groundwater resources
The professorship covers the field of hydrogeology in the teaching of Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering study programs in its entirety and, where necessary, includes other environmental fundamentals. The position holder is expected to acquire sufficient knowledge of the German language in a timely manner, especially regarding official obligations in teaching and university administration.
Applicants have initial experience in applying for and managing third-party funded projects. In addition, interdisciplinary and cross-departmental collaborations are to be strengthened with this professorship.
The position shall be thematically connect to activities in the LOEWE research focus „Adaptation to Drought and Extreme Events: The Surface-Soil-Groundwater Buffer under Climate Stress“ (ADAPT). It is expected that the professor will actively participate in applying for follow-up projects.
Participation in academic self-administration is part of the official duties.
The employment requirements and performance criteria according to Sections 67, 68, and 70 (3) HessHG apply. According to Section 70 (3), sentence 3, HessHG, the duration of scientific work should, as a rule, a) be nine years during and after the doctorate, or b) not exceed four years after the doctorate. The following periods are not considered when calculating these limits: maternity protection, actual parental leave taken (in full-time or proportional in part-time), and periods of non-academic employment. Additional periods of childcare or stays abroad can, after individual assessment, result in an extension of the above period by a maximum of two years.
For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Gaßmann (Tel.: 0561/804-3462, Email: gassmann@uni-kassel.de).
Please submit a curriculum vitae, certificates, diplomas, a list of scientific publications, as well as a record of previous courses taught, existing teaching evaluations, and any higher education didactic training with your application. For third-party funded projects, please indicate your role in the project and/or in the application process.
In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.
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