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. The Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is looking for one/one for the G2 “Gewasserchemie” unit within the framework of the Interreg project “Der Rhein Moves” at the next possible point in time as of 31.08.2029

Department of Chemistry, Biology The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20261392_9339 As part of an innovative research project, you conduct analyses of aquatic environmental samples on microplastics. The focus of your work is on performing sample preparation steps such as drying, fractionating and extracting suspended/sediment samples as well as the analysis using Py-GC-MS and C-IC. You can expect exciting tasks in a highly topical international environmental research project. An excellent laboratory infrastructure as well as a young, motivated team in the vicinity of an established working group provide you with an ideal working environment.

Microplastikanalytik in Environmental Samples: Fractionation and homogenization of aquatic environmental samples Extraction of suspended and sediment samples Analysis with Py-GC-MS and C-IC Creating calibration rows Evaluation and preparation of measurement data Quality assurance Maintenance and maintenance of Py-GC-MS and C-IC systems

You should bring this with you: Complete university studies (uni-diplom/master) of hydroacoustics, acoustics, physics, engineering acoustics and comparable qualifications That would be desirable: Very good knowledge of acoustic modeling Very good knowledge of programming in Python or similar Good knowledge of acoustic measurement technology Good analytical skills and creativity in the development of new scientific methods Self-responsible perception of tasks and ability to interdisciplinary communication Good written and oral expression (German (C1)/ English [B2]) Willingness to carry out multi-day missions Inland or the willingness to acquire it under the activity Driving licence Class B

Remuneration takes place according to TVöD Remuneration Group E 7. 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 hours as well as part-time and sliding time to take into account 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 employees by offering 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. .