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Postdoctoral Position in Interdisciplinary Rhine Floodplain Research University of Cologne in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University of Cologne
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About this position
The University of Cologne is offering a postdoctoral position in the General Ecology Research Group within the Institute of Zoology, led by Professor Patrick Fink.
The project, “The Rhine Floodplain – a Biogeochemically Coupled System under Stress,” investigates the Rhine floodplain as an interconnected environmental system. The research links hydrology, sediment dynamics, biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions to understand how floodplain processes respond to environmental stress.
The successful researcher will contribute to interdisciplinary floodplain research involving hydrological analysis, biogeochemistry, ecology and physical geography. The project offers a research environment focused on understanding interactions between water movement, sediments, biological communities and climate-relevant greenhouse gas fluxes.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in hydrology, physical geography, geosciences, ecology or a related field. Strong skills in hydrological data analysis using R or Python and GIS are required, along with excellent scientific English at C1 level.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Cologne job portal using reference number Wiss2611-01. Submit the application before 4 December 2026.
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