Research assistant (f/m/d) with the aim of obtaining a doctorate in the field of Spatial Data Science

The Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) is looking for the unit RS 1 “Raumentwicklung” in Bonn at the next possible time for two years Senior Consultant (m/d) with the aim of a PhD in the field of Spatial Data Science Knr. S 053-25 Application deadline: 03.08.2025 Duration of employment: limited for 3 years Weekly hours: 39 h Remuneration: E 13 TVöD Place of work: Bonn The BBSR at the Federal Office for Building and Spatial Planning (BBR) is the Federal Institute's departmental research institute in the business area of the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB) for the areas of urban development, spatial planning, housing and construction. In addition, the BBSR implements a variety of support and investment programs in the field of climate protection and urban development. The RS 1 unit takes over the task of scientific policy advice on the spatial development of the federal and state governments, draws up the spatial planning reports and leads two empirical information bases to the spatial planning forecast and to spatially effective means according to § 22 para. 2 ROG. One focus is to design the technical coordination of the Federal Programme Region, funded by the Federal Programme for Rural Development (BULE). For more information, see: https://www.bbsr.bund.de/ BBSR/ DE/ ueber-uns/ structure/ rs/ rs-1/ _node.html

Within the duration of the contract, the scientific qualification in the form of a doctorate is expected and supported by the BBSR. For this purpose, about 70% of the weekly working hours are available, in which you are self-employed in dealing with the topic of your doctorate. With around 30% of your weekly working hours, you can support the RS 1 Unit in its core tasks of research and development, as well as knowledge-based services, and thus gain practical experience in the work of a federal department research institution. The assigned positions shall include the following tasks: Implementation of a PhD project for the creation of new data with “Small Area Estimation” and content analysis in a topic of the lecture

or Implementation of a PhD project for the quantitative analysis of dynamic, small-scale processes and early detection of changes in a subject field of the unit. As part of the support of the RS 1, you can expect the following tasks: Contribution to the extension of the method repertoire in the BBSR and support of method transfer within the BBSR Compilation of scientific papers and expert opinions as well as professional preparation and support of events and workshops developing analyses, cooperation with (regulatory) reports and opinions; Support in responding to Ad-Hoc requests and scientific policy advice Maintaining data and information bases and consulting in the development of data products Development of research applications for the acquisition of third-party funds

Expected a completed academic degree (University Diploma or Master) with quantitative orientation in the fields of geography, geosciences, social sciences, computer science, economy, statistics or a comparable degree, an existing contact with a chair or professorship of a university where the doctoral procedure can be carried out; a scientific exhibition of up to 8 pages in which you describe your doctoral project (in particular, look at the following aspects: scientific questions, current state of research in the field, planned work steps, research methods to be used, timetable and benefits for scientific policy advice. The Exposé must be demonstrably coordinated with an authorised person, ideally attach a letter of recommendation), very good English knowledge and experience in writing English-language texts, the exposé must be presented in English, German language knowledge of at least the language level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (applicants whose mother tongue is not the German language, we ask for proof. The German language skills may be assessed before the further selection procedure by the BBSR). What we need Knowledge in particular in one or more areas important for the implementation of the doctorate, such as Statistics, Spatial Statistics, AI/Machine Learning, Geostatistics, Remote Sensing, Spatial Modeling Knowledge of the processing of spatial data and relevant software (Raster and vector data) Knowledge of programming and scientific data processing, analysis and visualization with open source tools – ideally in R or Python Knowledge of the transfer of methods and results, e.g. in the course of courses very good written and oral expressiveness and a pronounced ability to render complex facts understandable Reliability, organizational skills and a high degree of self-responsibility strong team capacity.

An adjustment is made in the pay group 13 TVöD Bund, as far as the personal requirements are met. The current pay table and the pay calculator can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info The weekly working hours are 39 hours per week for employees. The employment relationship is limited to a maximum of three years. In the event of a successful application of internal employees, it is pointed out that the service is only temporarily transferred and if the personal conditions are present, if necessary. a personal allowance according to § 14 TVöD can be granted. The structured selection procedure is expected to be in the 35. Calendar week. We stand for: As a modern and future-proof employer, we ensure the professional equality of women and men, as well as the promotion of diversity among our employees. For this we were repeatedly certified by the audit berufundfamilie. Women are preferably taken into account for the same qualification if there is a sub-representation in the area concerned. Disabled and equalized applicants are preferably taken into account with the same suitability; you only require a minimum of physical fitness. Our work environment is characterised by family-friendliness and offers flexible working hours and forms. Individual part-time arrangements are possible and can be combined with mobile work depending on the needs of the service. As a signator of the Charter of Diversity, we are actively engaged in the opportunities of diversity in the working world. Our goal is to create a valuable working environment for all employees. We therefore welcome applications from people of all nationalities and with migration background. Further reasons that speak for us as an employer can be found on our career page The BBR as an employer. JOBV1_EN