Public summary
A rapidly growing deep-tech company in Munich is seeking a Hydrogeologist to lead the hydrogeological understanding of their In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining business. The role involves building conceptual and numerical groundwater and reactive transport models, supervising hydraulic field tests, supporting wellfield design, and ensuring environmental compliance. Candidates should have advanced degrees in hydrogeology or related fields, 3+ years hydrogeological experience preferably in mining or geothermal sectors, strong modeling and testing skills, and fluency in English. German language skills are a plus but not clearly required. The company offers a dynamic, purpose-driven environment with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Munich
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- Unclear
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Develop and calibrate groundwater flow and reactive-transport models to guide wellfield design; characterize site hydrogeology including aquifers and confining units; plan and interpret hydraulic tests such as pumping and tracer tests; support monitoring network design and data analysis; ensure hydraulic containment and environmental compliance; contribute to permit applications and regulatory discussions; collaborate with drilling and engineering teams to integrate hydrogeological requirements into technology development; define groundwater restoration strategies and predict post-closure water quality.
Qualifications
MSc or PhD in hydrogeology, geosciences, environmental or civil engineering with hydrogeology focus; minimum 3 years professional hydrogeology experience ideally in mining, ISR/ISL, geothermal, or deep aquifer projects; expertise in hydraulic testing and numerical groundwater modeling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW; knowledge of hydrogeochemistry and water-rock interaction; familiarity with groundwater protection and permitting frameworks (including EU Water Framework Directive and German water and mining laws); fluent in English; willingness to relocate to Munich and conduct fieldwork; experience with reactive-transport modeling, scripting for data analysis, and German language skills are advantageous.