PhD Position in Environmental Engineering: Contaminants, Urban Infiltration, Hydrogeology, and Water Quality University of Stuttgart in Germany

The University of Stuttgart is offering a funded PhD position in Environmental Engineering, focusing on contaminants and urban infiltration processes within the Research Facility for Subsurface Remediation (VEGAS). The project aims to advance innovative sponge city concepts and sustainable urban water management by investigating how urban infiltration interacts with soils and groundwater. Research activities include large-scale laboratory experiments, contaminant transport analysis (such as sorption), mathematical modelling, and the transfer of findings to a real contaminated pilot site.

Applicants should have an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Geohydrology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field. The ideal candidate will be motivated for experimental work, interested in contaminants of emerging concern, and have experience with lab or field methods, modelling, or Python programming. Strong English skills are required, and German language proficiency is considered an advantage.

The position is fully funded for three years (75%, TV-L 13) and provides access to state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, an interdisciplinary research environment, and the opportunity to join a structured doctoral program. The application deadline is December 16th, 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the University of Stuttgart career portal and may contact [email protected] for further information.

Key research areas include environmental engineering, contaminant transport, urban infiltration, hydrogeology, groundwater, water quality, and mathematical modelling. The project is ideal for candidates passionate about sustainable urban water management and innovative environmental solutions.