Institute for RemunerationEG 13 ID: 7026WB9 Start of employment: as soon as possible Application deadline 24.03.2026 Scope part time (80%) and fixed term until 30.04.2029

The Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics is seeking a PhD candidate to develop advanced modeling and data-driven approaches for investigating interactions between soil degradation and atmospheric variability, focusing on precipitation patterns and extremes. Over land, moisture that feeds precipitation originates both from the underlying land surface and from large-scale atmospheric circulation transporting ocean moisture to continents. Understanding how soil degradation affects these processes is essential for improving predictions of hydrological and climate dynamics. The position is part of the second funding phase of the Cluster of Excellence "Climate, Climatic Change, and Society" (CLICCS), which investigates climate dynamics and climate-related social dynamics, as well as the the interactions between the two. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) and will leverage Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, satellite remote sensing, global datasets, and big-data analytics—to design and implement predictive models that quantify relationships between soil degradation and changes in precipitation behavior, including extremes. Doctoral candidates are members of the structured doctoral program of the School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences (SICSS), which provides high-quality, interdisciplinary, and internationally oriented training.

YOUR TASKS

Conducting independent research on the interaction between land degradation and climatic parameters particularly precipitation patters and extremes
Combining theory, big data analytics remote sensing and computational tools to advance hydrologic modeling
Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences
Helping with any other research activities as may be deemed reasonable by the Head of the Institute
Visiting other universities and institutes for research collaboration if necessary

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject Environmental engineering, hydrology, geoscience or related disciplines

Desired knowledge and personal skills

Excellent academic results and recognitions
Demonstrated experiences with hydrologic modeling
Experience with remote sensing, data mining, geospatial data assimilation will be an advantage
Excellent communication skills in English

OUR OFFER

Outside of duties, further scientific training is possible, the results can be used for a dissertation
A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
30 day vacation per year (5-days a week)
Good public transport connections
Comprehensive training and further education programs Internal offers for health promotion and 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. Nima Shokri, Tel.-No. +49 40 30601 2870.

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