Research Associate (Hydrogeology Numerical Modelling)

Research Associate position at the Chair of Hydrogeology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), focused on hydrogeology and biogeochemistry with a strong emphasis on numerical groundwater modelling (FEFLOW). The role is embedded in an internationally recognized research environment with national and international collaborations.

The successful candidate will contribute to a large groundwater modelling project, support teaching (up to 5 hours/week), and participate in field work. Applicants should have strong expertise in groundwater numerical modelling and hold an MSc plus an excellent PhD in hydro(geo)logy, earth/environmental sciences, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields.

This is a full-time (100%) academic staff appointment for 2 years, with possible extension based on evaluation. Compensation follows the German public service collective agreement (TV-L). Start date is negotiable, not before 1 October 2025.

Applications should be submitted by email as one single PDF to Prof. Dr. Florian Einsiedl (f.einsiedl@tum.de) and include CV, motivation letter, modelling experience statement, teaching statement, academic transcripts/thesis/publications, and two references. Review starts end of July 2025 and continues until the position is filled.