Head of Department "Shipping" (m/f/d) Specializing in Shipbuilding, Ship Technology, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Actively shape major infrastructure planning of the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV): This is the daily reality for employees of the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW). In diverse consulting and research projects – and as sought-after experts in science and politics. At our locations in Karlsruhe and Hamburg, specialists with a wide range of expertise work under one roof. The BAW, as the largest and most efficient consulting and research institution for German transport waterway engineering, is part of the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV).

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The Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW) is seeking for the Waterway Engineering Department, Inland Waterways Division, Department W4, Shipping, as soon as possible, for an indefinite period, a

Head of Department "Shipping" (m/f/d) Specializing in Shipbuilding, Ship Technology, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

The duty station is Karlsruhe.
Reference code of the vacancy announcement 20261322_9339

• Management of the Shipping Department with currently 31 employees
• Consulting the WSV and the BMV on shipping and transport-related issues, especially navigability analyses, operational optimizations (e.g., lock chains) and traffic regulations, environmental topics such as ship-induced impacts on banks and beds, water management development, climate change, as well as emissions from inland navigation, traffic analyses, and transport economic issues.
• Research and development on ship/waterway interaction, traffic and ship simulation, driving dynamics, digitalization and automation of shipping using CFD, laboratory and field experiments, as well as machine learning methods.
• Publication of research results in German and English-language professional journals and presentation of results at expert events
• Initiation and maintenance of professional collaborations within the BAW and with external partners
• Representation of the BAW in national and international committees

What you absolutely must bring:

• Completed studies at a university of applied sciences/university with a degree of Dipl.-Ing. or M.Sc. in one of the above-mentioned fields of study
• Proof of scientific suitability through a doctorate and high-ranking publications

What sets you apart:

• Leadership experience and several years of professional experience in the scientific field
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of methods for hydraulic, shipping, and transport-related issues
• Ability to clearly present complex scientific matters
• Planning and organizational skills and the ability to work conceptually
• Experience in the development and execution of cooperative projects with universities and research institutions nationally and internationally
• Commitment, interest, and ability for practice-oriented scientific work
• Initiative, assertiveness, negotiation skills, and above-average resilience
• Very good oral and written communication skills in German (CEFR Level C2 or comparable)
• Good English language skills (CEFR Level B2 or comparable)

• Influence: Achieve something together in interdisciplinary projects for national and international progress in shipping, digitalization, infrastructure, environment, and mobility.
• Security: Indefinite employment relationship in accordance with the regulations of the TVöD Bund with the possibility of transfer to civil servant status.
• 39 hours per week full-time (flexitime)
• 30 vacation days and public holidays on December 24th and 31st
• Reliability:
• Classification for contract employees, subject to confirmation of tariff assessment, in pay grade 15 of the TVöD
• Civil servant status according to the Federal Civil Servants Act (BBG) in salary group A 15 after a probationary period is planned.
• Work-Life-Balance: Individual working hours and models for remote work allow a high degree of flexibility and personal responsibility. We value the compatibility of private and professional life.
• Professionalism: A good working atmosphere begins for us with the work environment – from modern equipment and digital infrastructure to an open communication culture in a dedicated team.
• Network: National and international exchange with other scientists to expand your professional network.
• Perspectives:
• Interesting further training and development opportunities within working hours.
• Publication of research results in scientific journals
• Participation in international expert conferences
• Support: Company health management, various social benefits, and a daycare center with 25 places on the company premises
• Benefits: Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job, cooperation with fitness studios, possibility of membership in the social welfare organization with offers for vacations, events, and activities, catering, and products

Special notes:

The position is generally suitable for part-time employment. A request for part-time work will be reviewed considering operational requirements.

Applications from women are expressly welcome. We welcome applications from all genders.

Severely disabled individuals will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Only a minimum level of physical fitness is required.

We welcome applications from people of all nationalities.

Selection will be made by a commission.

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