KWB Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlinkompetenz-wasser.de
Research engineer - urban water modelling
- Location
- Berlin
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary Work
- Experience
- Mid-Level
- Field
- Engineering
- Application deadline
- Sep 4, 2026
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The KWB Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin is a nonprofit organization for applied research and innovation founded in 2001 with over 40 employees. We are resolutely addressing critical future challenges related to climate change, water crises, digitalization, sector coupling, and urbanization through dedicated research, practical solutions, and innovative services. In addition, through public relations efforts and the organization of events, KWB promotes active knowledge transfer to the professional community, research partners, clients, and the interested public.
Research engineer - urban water modelling
Working hours: 40 h/week (max. 50% homeoffice) Duration: one year with extension planned Salary: based on TV-L, classification depending on previous qualifications Start: as soon as possible
Your responsibilities:
As part of an interdisciplinary research team, you will contribute to research and consulting projects at the interface of water systems, environmental data science and digital technologies.
Starting at KWB, your main mission will lie on the quantification of the urban water balance, i.e. runoff, infiltration and evaporation. In this context you will explore how data, modelling and digital technologies can improve decision making for utilities and municipalities. Depending on your expertise, you will develop and apply innovative approaches ranging from innovative data analysis (such as remote sensing and geospatial data) and physically based modelling (such as RABIMO or SWMM) to machine learning and artificial intelligence.
In the future, your work can extend to other water related topics, including drinking water, sewer and stormwater systems, bathing water management, urban flooding or infrastructure asset management. You will collaborate closely with water utilities, municipalities, research institutions and industrial partners to translate scientific advances into practical solutions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Contributing to applied research and consulting projects in urban water management, environmental protection and infrastructure resilience.
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