Waterways are complex water systems. The Federal Institute for Water Science (BfG), located in the business area of the Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV), helps to shape it sustainable and efficient. As the scientific institute of the Federal Institute for Research, Assessment and Consulting in the fields of hydrology, water use, water quality, ecology and water protection, it advises the BMV, other federal ministries, the waterways and shipping administration (WSV) and third parties. In the BfG, dedicated people from many disciplines work in a modernly equipped working environment. The Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. More at https://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is looking for one/one for the unit M5 “Geodäsie und Remote Sensing” as part of the project “OASIS – Observation and AI‐powered System for Intelligent Water Solutions” (Horizon Europe), which expires until 30.04.2030, Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Department of Geo- or Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics with Focus on Remote Sensing The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20261049_9339

Scientific processing of BfG tasks in the horizon-Europe project OASIS with 15 partners from Germany and abroad under the direction of SYKE (Finland) Further development of secondary methods and application-oriented derivation of water quality parameters (especially chlorophyll-a taking into account phytoplankton groups) from multi- to hyperspectral data (spectrometer, drone, satellite) Evaluation of image data, time series, statistics, validation Comparison of different methods and development of implementation proposals for water monitoring and reporting in cooperation with partners Building and improving process workflows, scientific programming Planning and implementation of measurement projects (spectrometers, in situ measurements; incl. Control of UAVs) Concept creation and documentation and publication of procedures and results. Support for project management

You should bring this with you: completed university studies (uni‐diploma/master) of geosciences or environmental sciences; Geoinformatics; with focus on remote sensing or comparable qualification This distinguishes you: Deep knowledge and experience in the multi- and hyperspectral remote sensing of satellites and drones knowledge of geoinformatics, further-knowing image evaluation, scientific programming, statistics; machine learning and artificial intelligence; (Software e.g. Python, R, QGIS, SNAP) Knowledge of water optics, atmospheric correction and determination of water quality parameters (in particular Chl-a; algae groups) Suitability for flying unmanned flight systems; technical skill and understanding Interdisciplinary knowledge of phytoplankton in waters whose in situ and laboratory measurements, water monitoring and reporting are beneficial Analytical thinking and rapid involvement in complex contexts, ability to implement theoretical and interdisciplinary knowledge based on application Experience in project management and international project cooperation. Ability to work together in the team. Experience in the documentation of research results and their presentation at national and international level Good expressiveness and flowing in word and writing in English (mind. C1) and German (mind. C1) readiness and suitability for multi-day missions – also on site; driving licence Kl B; and (of advantage) drone driver license

Remuneration takes place according to TVöD Group E 13. In addition, we offer you additional services after the TVöD Bund. You will receive a training by a professionally experienced team as well as a need-oriented further and further training. Special notes: You can look forward to a well-equipped working environment with an innovative team as well as interesting professional challenges. The weekly working hours are currently 39 hours. We offer our employees individual working time arrangements and part-time and sliding time to take account of the compatibility of professional and family interests. If the conditions are met, there is the possibility of flexible local work on the basis of a service agreement. A parent-child work room is available for child care. We actively promote the health of workers through the provision of health measures. The training, further training and further training are adapted to the individually determined needs. The service is generally suitable for occupation with parttime workers. Applications for women are expressly requested. For the same qualification, women are preferably taken into account in accordance with § 8 BGleiG. Disabled people are preferably set with the same professional suitability. Only a minimum of physical fitness is required. We welcome the applications of people of all nationalities. Where: If you have obtained a foreign degree, please provide your application documents with proof of the recognition of the degree by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of the Ministerial Conference. The selection is made by a Commission. .