The doctoral position is located in the Hydrogeology group at the Institute of Geological Sciences (Prof. Dr. Nadine Goeppert) at FU Berlin. Our research focuses on groundwater quality and pollutant fate, transport of dissolved and particulate substances, groundwater ecology and microbial dynamics as well as quantitative hydrogeology.

Job description:
As part of our DFG-funded RISE project (Resilient Innovation for Sustainable Karst Water Management under Environmental Stress), you will develop methods for early-warning systems for groundwater contamination in karst regions. The main objective is to gain a better understanding of the autochthonous and allochthonous contributions to spring water contamination. Allochthonous sources, such as surface water, and autochthonous sources, including groundwater stored in the aquifer, interact dynamically with one another, particularly during hydrological events, which lead to rapid changes in discharge rates and water quality. Despite their significance, these contributions are often underestimated, due to the complexity and heterogeneity of karst systems.
The focus of this work is on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of groundwater and sediment samples from the entire watershed, including the cave system, in our study area in Slovenia.
There is an opportunity to pursue a Ph.D.

Requirements:
University degree (MSc) in the field of hydrogeology or equivalent (e.g. geoecology, engineering biology, environmental sciences, water sciences). 

Desirable:
- good background in hydrogeology with experiences in geological field work, hydrochemical and microbiological analytics
- good analytical and problem-solving skills, good communications skills and the ability to work independently as part of a team
- ability to collaborate with partners from other institutions and to do hydrogeological field work in other countries
- very good written and spoken English
- valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history

Your application should include the following documents as one PDF: letter of motivation, CV with degree certificates, at least 2 references.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Nadine Goeppert (nadine.goeppert@fu-berlin.de / 030 838 61843).