University Professor (Salary Scale W2/W3 NBesG) (m/f/d) ”Safe use of underground space“ at the Institute of Geotechnology and Mineral Resources starting from 01.04.2025

The individual to be appointed must be identified by outstanding research accomplishments in at least one of the following areas:

• Risk assessment for underground applications (disposal, storage of CO2 and energy, energy and raw material extraction)
• Environmental safety
• Methodology of safety analysis
• Analytical assessment of the long-term behavior of geotechnical barriers
• Probabilistic methods and sensitivity analysis

The applicant must have experience in risk analysis for underground applications and be internationally oriented. In particular, experience in nuclear waste disposal is expected. Experience with sociotechnical issues and holistic planning and governance is an advantage. Likewise, teaching on the safety and risk assessment of uses of underground space and their scientific, mathematical and technical foundations must be designed and offered.

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