For their second phase starting this July, The CRC 1537 - ECOSENSE at the Chair of Hydrology are seeking 15 doctoral researchers from environmental and engineering sciences. ECOSENSE offers highly interdisciplinary research and training in a cooperative and vivid working environment.
The doctoral researcher will be part of the Chair of Hydrology, which is a dynamic and vivid team, strongly involved in ECOSENSE. The group is well-connected nationally and internationally, as well as within the University of Freiburg and Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment.
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Summary
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Benefits
- An exciting research environment of ECOSENSE with internationally renowned researchers
- Structured support and supervision for your scientific and career development strengthened by the CRC’s own integrated Research Training Group providing a tailored qualification program for all our doctoral candidates.
- A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive research community.
- Opportunities for further education, attendance at conferences, and professional networking
- Flexible working hours and support with work-life balance
- Salary according to TV-L 13 (75%)
- Contracts will initially run for three years with an option of extension until June 2030.
- Optional involvement in university teaching
Requirements
- Completed university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Hydrology or a related field of Environmental and Earth Sciences with a focus on hydrology.
- High motivation to write a doctoral thesis in a structured program on ecohydrology
- Very good knowledge of R and/or Python
- Experience in data analysis, statistics and ecohydrological modelling
- Proficient written and spoken English; German is an asset
- Experience in scientific writing (publications) is an advantage
- Initiative, teamwork skills, and strong social competence.
Application Documents
- A cover letter
- CV
- Relevant certificates/transcripts
- The names of 2 academic references
- If applicable, own scientific publications
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
May 8, 2026How To Apply
- Please send your application in English, including Application documents, citing the reference number 00004932 via the Application Portal in written or electronic form.
