Technische Universität Berlin
Faculty VI - Planning Building Environment, Institute of Ecology / Ecohydrology and Landscape Evaluation
Research Assistant - 0.75 working-time - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Your responsibility
As part of the SaveWaterVeg research project of the German Research Foundation, we are looking for a motivated, talented individual with master's degree in hydrology, water engineering, geoecology or environmental sciences who is interested in the sustainable use of water in cities. The aim is to monitor and model the water stress of urban green (green spaces, green strips, parks, street trees) in the greater Berlin area. The goal of the study is to quantify the water requirements and water losses of urban green during heat waves and to analyze the potential extent to which sufficient water resources are available to prevent permanent damage to urban green and at the same time optimise the cooling effects of urban green. The opportunity to pursue a doctorate is available.
Your profile
- Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in hydrology, geoecology, or environmental sciences
- Willingness to participate in field campaigns lasting several months in the greater Berlin TU Campus area
- Solid experience in hydrological field work. Solid experience in hydrological modeling or crop modeling
- Very good programming skills in R-Cran
- Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills.
- Good programming skills in Python desirable
How to apply
Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents only via email (bundled in one PDF document; max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Eva Paton (eva.paton@tu-berlin.de).
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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.
Facts
| Published | 30.10.2025 |
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| Number of employees | rund 7000 |
| Category | Research assistant |
| Location | Germany, Berlin, Berlin, Charlottenburg |
| Area of responsibility | Academia and research |
| Start date (earliest) | 01.01.2026 |
| Duration | for 36 months |
| Full/Part-time | 0.75 working-time |
| Remuneration | Salary grade E13 |
| Homepage | https://www.tu.berlin/en/oekohydro |
Requirements
| Qualification | Master, Diplom or equivalent |
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| Field of study | Environmental sciences, hydrology, geoecology |
Contact
| Reference number | VI-483/25 |
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| Contact person | Prof. Dr. Eva Paton |
Apply
| Application deadline | 14.11.2025 |
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| Reference number | VI-483/25 |
| By email | eva.paton@tu-berlin.de |