Research Associate - Pre- or Postdoc - Chair of Geotechnical Engineering

Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology  | Job scope: full-time  | Duration of employment: limited  | Posting-ID: 6802

 

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

We seek:

In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Civil Engineering/Chair of Geotechnical Engineering,, we are looking for a researcher  as of the as soon as possible  at the following conditions:

• 100% = 39,83 hours  
• Pay grade 13  TV-L
• limited  for a period of 3 years with the option of extension

Your tasks:

The Chair of Geotechnical Engineering focuses on the implementation of probabilistic methods and reliability-based design and evaluation strategies for the systematic assessment of uncertainties in the description of subsoil behavior in the research area "Safety and Reliability of Geotechnical Structures." To strengthen this area, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual (doctoral student or postdoc ) for the following tasks:

• Self-determined research in this field with the aim of further scientific qualification
• Processing of research projects, supporting the professorship in the conception of new research projects, also with an interdisciplinary focus, as well as participation in the application process
• Preparation and publication of scientific papers, presentations at specialist conferences
• Conducting courses in the degree programs Civil Engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.) and Engineering of Hydroenvironmental Extremes (M.Sc., English-taught)
• Participation in administrative tasks of the chair

The teaching obligation is 4 semester hours per week.

Your profile:

 

• Above-average academic university degree (Master or equivalent) in civil engineering or in a discipline relevant to the above-mentioned research focus
• Sound knowledge of geotechnics or willingness to undertake intensive training if you have a non-specialist background
• Strong mathematical understanding
• Experience in the application of probabilistic methods and numerical modeling is an advantage
• Programming skills in Python or comparable desirable
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Curiosity and enjoyment of scientific work
• High willingness to learn and perform, sense of responsibility and independent working style

Our range of services:

• Support for your academic qualification under the German Act on Temporary Employment in Science (doctorate or habilitation)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the field of research and teaching
• Network and interdisciplinary cooperation opportunities with renowned research and industry partners of the chair
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Promoting a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours and locations as well as childcare options
• Comprehensive personnel development program, e.g., language courses
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 14.11.2025.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Your contact person:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Kerstin Lesny

0271 740-2168

kerstin.lesny@uni-s