Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Position Overview

At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydrosciences, the Institute of Water Chemistry offers a position within a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF/Interreg Poland‑Saxony) as a Research Associate (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV‑L). The contract starts January 1, 2026 and is limited until December 31, 2027 with 50 % of the full‑time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). Further academic qualifications are desirable.

Tasks

The Interreg project \“CRossWATER: Cross‑border groundwater management for a climate‑resilient water supply of the European City Görlitz‑Zgorzelec\“ aims to develop strategies and adaptation measures to strengthen the resilience of drinking water supplies in the affected region. Your tasks will include the development, validation and application of suitable target and non‑target LC/MS methods for characterizing the entry and degradation pathways of relevant organic micropollutants in the catchment area, the design, implementation and evaluation of monitoring campaigns, and the planning and analytical support of laboratory experiments on the degradation and mobility behaviour of relevant micropollutants during underground passage. In addition, you will support project‑related bachelor\’s and master\’s theses, present your results at international conferences, and prepare research reports and scientific publications.

Requirements

• University degree (Master/Diploma) in chemistry, environmental sciences or related disciplines with good or very good grades.
• High level of commitment and interest in scientific work.
• Very good written and spoken English skills are mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to think critically across disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of water analytical methods and the environmental behaviour of chemicals is desirable.

What we Offer

• An interesting, challenging, meaningful and welfare‑oriented job in a qualified, open‑minded and committed team.
• Comprehensive academic supervision.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including internal TU training programmes.
• A job ticket.
• 30 days holiday per calendar year based on a five‑day week.
• Supplementary pension scheme with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).

Application Process

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by November 12, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single PDF file to wasserchemie@mailbox.tu-dresden.de or to:

TU Dresden, Institut für Wasserchemie, Herrn Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.

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TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family‑friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with an equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.