Postdoc on spatially compounding events (f/m/x) - Inklusiver Job

The UFZ The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources. The job The Department Compound Environmental Risks is looking for a postdoc on spatially compounding events Your tasks Develop and apply statistical or machine learning tools to study spatially compounding events such as concurrent floods, drought, or heatwaves and their impacts Explore worst case events in the present and future Publish results in scientific journals We offer The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office' Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity Your profile PhD in climate or science, environmental sciences, statistics, physics or related field Excellent data handling and programming skills Background in compound event research Experience with multivariate statistics/extreme value theory and/or machine learning Open minded, pro-active, independent researcher Excellent writing skills For the application, please submit a motivation letter, CV, list of publications and contact details of two references. The job The Department Compound Environmental Risks is looking for a postdoc on spatially compounding events Place of work Leipzig, Leipzig, mobile working possible Working time 80-100% The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment. Contract limitations limited contract / 24 months Salary Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits. Contact Your contact for any questions you may have about the job: jakob.zscheischler@ufz.de Your application Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo , age, or marital status) and relevant attachments. Diversity and Inclusion The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams. Application deadline: 26.09.2025

Location: Leipzig, Sachsen,, DE

Posted Date: 9/14/2025