Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d)

About the role

Scientific employee (m/w/d) for the field of hydrogeological consulting - landfills/contaminated sites in the L3.3 "Groundwater protection, contaminated sites, landfills" section. Permanent part-time position (50%) in Hanover.

Responsibilities

• Review and assessment of fundamental and, in particular, complex geoscientific expert reports submitted by applicants for hydrogeological exploration
• Evaluation, assessment, and monitoring of landfill and soil protection projects
• Discussion and review of complex soil protection issues
• Hydrogeological consulting and public representation of the LBEG on complex hydrogeological issues through oral and written statements
• Preparation of reports and geoscientific studies, including presentations

Requirements

• University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Geosciences, Environmental Sciences with a focus on Hydrogeology or Groundwater, or a comparable field of study
• In-depth knowledge and professional experience in assessing hydrogeological issues at landfill and contaminated site locations
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legal areas including waste law, the Federal Soil Protection Act, and water law
• Knowledge of groundwater and solute transport models
• Independent and structured work style
• Organizational skills and negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• German language skills (comparable to level C1 of the CEFR)

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of the geology and hydrogeology of northern Germany

Benefits

• A secure job
• Working conditions that fit your lifestyle (home office, flexitime, and flexible part-time models)
• Digital working with innovative software
• Forward-looking and comprehensive continuing education opportunities
• 30 days of annual leave based on a 5-day week, plus additional days off on December 24 and December 31
• Collective remuneration (TV-L) including company pension scheme (VBL) for tariff employees
• Corporate benefits (discounts for employees e.g. in technology, leisure, and more)
• Covered bicycle parking spaces, free parking, and excellent public transport connections

Pay scale: E14 EGO TV-L
Working hours: 50% (19.9 hours/week), permanent
Location: Hanover
Application deadline: 23.08.2026
Start date: at the earliest possible date
Reference number: L 49/26