Measurement Technology Engineer (m/f/d)

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied, and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern, and family-friendly university located in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Landscape Ecology, subject to the allocation of funds, we are offering a position starting as soon as possible on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "WETSCAPES2.0", ending on 2029-03-31:

Measurement Technology Engineer (m/f/d)

Start date: As soon as possible

Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Remuneration: Up to pay group 11 TV-L

Location: Rostock

Tender number: P 93/2025

Limitation: Until 2029-03-31

Application deadline: 2025-06-15

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:
Anja Kunert
Phone: 0381/498-1296
Email: anja.kunert@uni-rostock.de

Department:
Dr. Anke Günther
Phone: 0381/498-3225
Email: anke.guenther@uni-rostock.de

Technical experts play a central role within WETSCAPES 2.0, an interdisciplinary research project relying on comprehensive data sets from multiple experimental field sites. Technical experts are fully integrated into research teams and are responsible for installing and maintaining electronic field equipment, including data storage.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining the network for recording environmental parameters in fens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Adapting measurement technology for sensor data transmission to determine environmental parameters (e.g., soil/air temperatures, water level, irradiation)
• Administering data transmission and integrating data into the existing research data structure
• Installing, constructing, maintaining, and servicing eddy covariance systems for recording greenhouse gas fluxes and peripherals (e.g., solar modules)
• Preparing raw data from eddy covariance measurements to calculate greenhouse gas fluxes using standardized scripts
• Coordinating field work
• Documenting data collection and processing steps accurately and comprehensibly
• Participating in project meetings

Qualifications:

• Completed university degree (FH diploma, Bachelor's, or comparable) in measurement technology, environmental engineering, or related fields
• Experience supervising scientific field technology is advantageous
• Relevant experience with engineering challenges (eddy covariance technology or sensor network automation) is desirable
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; basic knowledge of German or willingness to learn quickly
• Physical ability for fieldwork in peatlands
• Valid driver's license (German class B or equivalent)
• Good communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary work

Employer Information:

We value equal opportunities and encourage applications from disabled persons, underrepresented groups, women, and individuals from diverse nationalities or migration backgrounds.

Offerings:

We consider individual experience levels and offer flexible part-time options where feasible. The employment is limited under the 14 Part-Time and Fixed-term Employment Act.

We look forward to your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate with final grade) by 2025-06-15 via our online portal. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please note that application and travel costs are not covered.

Additional Information:

WETSCAPES 2.0 involves collaboration among several universities and research institutes focusing on the ecological and biogeochemical processes of rewetted fens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. More information is available at our website.

We look forward to receiving your application!