Description

Organizational unit

Institut für Meteorologie und Klimaforschung Atmosphärische Spurengase und Fernerkundung (IMKASF)
Job description

4SURE ("Smart Sensor System for Sustainable Urban Regions") will deploy several hundred interconnected stations in the cities of Karlsruhe and Freiburg and their surroundings to record meteorological, vegetation and hydrological parameters, and will provide a unique data foundation for climate‑adaptation research in cities.

We are looking for a scientific project coordinator to work with us in the establishment and utilization of this unique network, together with researchers from KIT and the University of Freiburg, as well as stakeholders. The position will be filled at 70% to 100% FTE for 3 years initially (can be renewed).

In an interdisciplinary team, your responsibilities will be:

• Site selection together with scientists, liaison with city officials
• Define and implement an automated quality‑control, data publication and data visualization pipeline
• Process, explore and analyse multi‑parameter time series
• Collaborate on peer‑reviewed publications, project reports, scientific conferences and workshops for municipal decision‑makers
• Coordinate and help facilitate consortium meetings
• Project documentation and reporting

Starting date

01.06.2026
Personal qualification

Your profile:

• PhD in meteorology, climate science, hydrology, environmental informatics, physical geography or a related field
• Previous experience with sensor networks and/or environmental data management
• Programming experience (Python preferred)
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Experience in data-quality assurance and with AI/ML methods is an advantage.

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration

limited until May, 31st, 2029.
Application up to

26.04.2026
Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jan Cermak, jan .cermak@kit.edu .