Research Assistant (University Diploma/Master) in the field of Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geoecology (m/f/d)

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 Federal Institute for Water Science is looking for a period of one to 31/12/2030 for the G2 “water chemistry” unit within the BMV research network within the project “Transport-related pollutant emissions and emissions”. Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Department of Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geoecology As part of an interdisciplinary team, an innovative research project will lead you to independent work on the release of well-known (harmful) materials from the transport sector. To this end, you will develop and use innovative analytical methods for detecting and identifying known (Schad-) substances as well as previously unknown substances and perform sampling in water and release tests in the laboratory. Employment is characterized by exciting scientific and organizational tasks in a highly topical application-related research field. The excellent laboratory infrastructure with state-of-the-art analyzers in the vicinity of an established working group offers you an ideal research environment. The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20260139_9339

Investigation of the release behaviour of organic substances from the transport sector Development and application of analytical methods for detecting and identifying released organic trace substances Research on the application of non-target analysis methods and the identification of organic trace substances Planning and implementation of measurement campaigns and sampling to capture pollutant inputs into various matrices of the aquatic environment Assessment of released substances in terms of environmental behaviour and effects on the ecosystem Cross-border interdisciplinary cooperation Creation of research reports and scientific publications (peer-reviewed) Presentation of results at conferences and other events Preparation of a dissertation is desired

You should bring this with you: Completed academic studies (Uni‐Diplom/Master) of chemistry, environmental sciences, geoecology or comparable qualification This distinguishes you: Motivation for scientific work with the aim of the dissertation Knowledge of environmental chemistry and instrumental (environmental) analysis (preferably by means of GC- and LC-[HR]MS) Expertise in identifying unknown substances based on chemical, spectroscopic and/or mass spectrometric data Knowledge of quality assurance and statistical data evaluation Ecotoxicological knowledge and programming knowledge Fun at work in an interdisciplinary team Very good German (min. level C1) and English skills in word and writing Ready for multi-day missions

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 29.25 hours. We offer our employees individual working hours as well as part-time and sliding time to take into account the compatibility of professional and family interests. In the event of the advances, 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. 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. .