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Applications are invited for a PhD position (Fall 2024) in the field of Hydrology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Research will explore the interactions among climate change, mountain hydrology, and water availability across the Upper Colorado River Basin using a combination of dynamical models and data-driven approaches. The candidate will use hydrologic modeling, observations, and existing climate information (in particular, from a new dynamically downscaled set of climate projections designed to sample natural climate variability) to test hypotheses that explore climate change signals in snow water resource metrics. Collaborators include climate and water scientists at the Aspen Global Change Institute, Fathom, and Cornell University. The project includes opportunities to collaborate with regional water resource decision makers.
The position will be housed in the Geography Department and the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR). A background in earth sciences, geography, geology, engineering, physics, or related fields is required. Experience with numerical modeling and the use of gridded data is desired.
Support of the position will be a mix of Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant. The target start date is Fall 2024 and a Summer 2024 start can be arranged.
If interested in the position or for more information, please contact Dr. Keith Musselman (keith.musselman@colorado.edu) by October 27, 2023. Please include your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Sincerely,<br>
Keith Musselman<br> +
Applications are invited for a PhD position to research mountain groundwater dynamics at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The project will combine field observations and numerical modelling approaches to investigate groundwater recharge and flow pathways in mountainous terrain and assess climate change impacts.
More information on the project, preferred qualifications and how to apply is available here: https://somershydrolab.wordpress.com/prospective-students/
Cheers,
Lauren
Lauren Somers, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Centre for Water Resources Studies<br>
Civil and Resource Engineering<br>
Dalhousie University<br> +
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist position in the Tectonic, Erosion and Relief Evolution (TERE) Team of the CRPG-CNRS geosciences laboratory, at Lorraine University (Nancy), in France. The position is part of a collaborative project funded by the French national agency of research (ANR) aimed at advancing our quantitative understanding of the dynamics of rivers channel and valley widening in mountain landscapes. The 2 years post-doctoral position aims at defining physical models of lateral and vertical fluvial erosion of bedrock and their implementation in landscape evolution model, based on experimental work in annular flumes facilities and field measurements in Himalayan rivers of Nepal.
Note that the start date is negotiable.
More details at the link below: http://www.crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr/spip.php?article3280
Jérôme Lavé<br>
Research scientist<br>
CRPG-CNRS<br>
15 rue N.D. des Pauvres<br>
54500 Vandoeuvre les Nancy<br>
France<br>
Email: jlave@crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr<br>
Website: http://recherche.crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr/spip.php?rubrique151<br> +
Applications are invited for a full-time, tenure-track position in Water Science at the rank of Assistant Professor with the Department of Geography and Planning in the College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, to begin July 1, 2025.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in process hydrology with experience in one or more of geomatics/remote sensing, modeling, field observations, and Indigenous community engagement. An interest in cold regions hydrology is an asset.
For more information, please see the attached listing.
Kind Regards,
Stacey Dumanski<br>
stacey.dumanski@gmail.com +
Applications are invited for a fully-funded MS graduate research assistantship at Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), starting in summer or fall 2022. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Sean Woznicki as a member of a multidisciplinary, multi-institution team on a NASA-funded research project linking land use change, climate change, water scarcity, and agricultural policy in southeast Europe. The student will be responsible for developing hydrological models that quantify water availability in response to climate and land use changes. For more information on the project, visit: https://lcluc.umd.edu/projects/water-scarcity-serbian-danube-agricultural-land-use-change-and-irrigation.
The prospective student should have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geography, or a related discipline. Preliminary knowledge and/or experience in hydrology and GIS is desired, and skills in the following are highly valued: (1) hydrologic/water quality modeling; (2) programming (Python and/or R); (3) working with large datasets. The student should be able to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
This position is fully-funded (tuition and stipend) and is eligible for annual renewal. The selected applicant will pursue a MS in Biology (Aquatic Sciences) at Grand Valley State University.
AWRI maintains state-of-the-art analytical and GIS laboratories, a mesocosm facility, two research vessels, and several smaller watercraft. AWRI is located on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Institute is located approximately 30 miles from the main campus of GVSU. More information can be found at https://www.gvsu.edu/wri/ and https://www.gvsu.edu/wri/woznicki/.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Sean Woznicki via email (woznicse@gvsu.edu), and include a (1) cover letter stating your interest and skills/experience; (2) CV with contact information of three professional references.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia to participate in ongoing research on river dynamics under the mentorship of Professor Brett Eaton. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Eaton’s research group, helping to design and supervise experimental investigations into channel dynamics and river stabilization techniques for gravel bed rivers. This position is ideal for applicants with a strong background in river research who are also interested in developing the teaching skills necessary for a successful academic career. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2021.
For more information, or to apply, please visit the following link
https://geog.ubc.ca/job-opportunities/pdfo-55155/
Brett Eaton, PhD, PGeo<br>
Professor of Geomorphology<br>
Department of Geography<br>
The University of British Columbia<br>
brett.eaton@ubc.ca<br> +
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scholar to join an interdisciplinary research team investigating ecohydrologic and ecophysiological controls over plant responses to biophysical stress. The primary focus of the position will be to investigate how heat and drought affect agricultural crops, which is funded by NSF PGRP. Opportunities also exist to collaborate on research on stand to ecosystem scale responses of plants to drought. The successful candidate will improve upon existing biophysical process-based models by developing new ecophysiological or ecohydrological model components, implementing models in high-performance computing environments, and/or developing new methods to integrate process-based models with genotypic and phenotypic data. The selected candidate will be focused primarily on modeling, and they will have opportunities to work collaboratively on glasshouse and field-based experiments conducted by researchers at University of Wyoming, Purdue University, UC Davis, USDA ARS in Fort Collins, and University of Arizona. Candidates must be comfortable with quantitative data analysis, have experience with or a willingness to learn process-based modeling, and be trained in a biology or geoscience field.
Screening of applications will start on February 1, 2021, and the position will remain open until filled.
Contact: D. Scott Mackay (dsmackay@buffalo.edu) +
Applications are invited for a research fellowship at University of Udine (ITALY), Polytechnic Department of Engineering and Architecture, with the following characteristics:
'''Duration:''' 16/18 months <br>
'''Net yearly salary (tax-exempt):''' ⁓20k eur <br>
'''Opening application:''' upcoming December/January <br>
'''Appointment start date:''' no later than March 2024 <br>
'''Location:''' Udine (UD), north-eastern Italy <br>
'''Topic:''' Assessment of rainfall-related hazards through physically-based models <br>
The researcher will work in close collaboration with groups from other institutions (University of Palermo, University of Padova, CNR) as part of an innovative 2-year project. Udine’s group will exploit produced maps of extreme rainfall to feed physically-based initiation models to assess probability of shallow-mass movements.
Udine is a small, friendly and well-kept town located in the middle of the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region (ITALY), between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps.
Please, do not hesitate to contact me for informal enquiries: elisa.arnone@uniud.it
Elisa Arnone, Ph.D<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Dipartimento Politecnico di Ingegneria e Architettura, DPIA<br>
Università' degli Studi di Udine <br>
Udine (ITALY)<br>
Affiliate (Research/Collaborate)<br>
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Georgia Institute of Technology <br>
Atlanta, GA (USA)<br>
email: elisa.arnone@ce.gatech.edu <br> +
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Physical Geography. The post will reinforce and extend existing research activity in Water Sciences, specifically catchment hydrology (in its broadest sense) with a particular focus on strengthening existing research and teaching capacities in either numerical modelling or innovative sensing and sensor network technologies. In both cases we seek individuals who can engage with challenge led research, for example, addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and/or developing industry-facing solutions in relation to water resources, water supply, pollution, insurance/risk or infrastructure pressures.
For more information on current work in the School, please visit : https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/life-environmental/gees.aspx
Applicants must demonstrate (or show potential for) international excellence in their research area, including publications, impact and an emerging track record for obtaining external research funding from sources such as industry, UKRI, Innovate, ISCF. Applicants must have a commitment to delivering excellent teaching and learning at all levels, and to communicating the relevance and impact of their research to stakeholders.
Informal inquiries are encouraged and can be made to William Bloss (Head of School; w.j.bloss@bham.ac.uk) or Stefan Krause (Head of Physical Geography Research Theme; s.krause@bham.ac.uk).
For full details of this position and to apply online (including a full CV and covering letter) please visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/index.aspx
Job Reference: 95482. Closing Date: Friday 17th January 2020. We expect interviews will be held on 17st March 2020.
Equal Opportunities
The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is an equal opportunities employer and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award. We are actively working to increase diversity in the school, and we would particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. The School is happy to consider applications from candidates looking for flexible part time/job share arrangements as part of the appointment.
The School’s Equality & Diversity / Athena SWAN lead, Peter Kraftl (p.kraftl@bham.ac.uk; 0121 414 5524) is available to discuss equal opportunities policies and initiatives, also outlined at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/about/athena-swan.aspx. Should you wish to speak to a different member of staff, members of the School’s Equality & Diversity Committee (listed in the link above) are also happy to talk with prospective applicants.
Applications are invited in the field of data analytics and modeling of ecohydrological processes. Projects in the research group seek to provide information on the interaction between climate, vegetation, land use, topography, and hydro-geology on the spatio-temporal variability of surface and subsurface hydrologic processes. More information regarding the position can be referred at the investigator's website (see below).
Please submit your pre-application package to Dr. Mukesh Kumar (mkumar4@ua.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately. The anticipated start date is Sept., 2020 or Jan. 2021.
Mukesh Kumar (Web: https://mkumar.people.ua.edu/) +
Applications are now being accepted for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Mountain Watershed Sustainability at the University of Calgary. One of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities and recently ranked 5th among Canada’s top research universities, the University of Calgary is rapidly growing in the water, environment and health research areas.
The University of Calgary invites applications from world renowned researchers for the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs 2022 competition. https://www.cerc.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx. Mountain and cold regions systems, along with their associated watersheds, inhabitants and diverse ecosystems have been identified among the most vulnerable global biogeographic regions impacted by climate change. The successful CERC candidate will lead the integration of hydrologic, meteorological and hydro-ecological research activities within next-generation numerical environmental prediction systems.
For more details, see the attached posting. +
Applications should be submitted through the link below, by March 10, 2024. Additional application requirements are also provided via the link:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=139409.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate in Numerical Modelling
To contribute to/make a leading contribution as a postdoctoral research assistant (Grade 6) or associate (Grade 7) to understanding the interactions between climate and vegetation change, tectonics, and landscape evolution. The preferred candidate should have prior experience in the application of landscape evolution or paleoclimate/climate numerical models to understand topographic or climate change through time. Applications of either approach (landscape evolution or paleoclimate modelling) will focus on understanding how vegetation change in different ecosystems interacts with either topographic development or climate change. Prior programming experience as applied to using or modifying existing models is expected. The position builds upon existing geosystem modeling and high-performance computing facilities within the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct the research group as opportunities allow. The position is part of the Earth Systems Dynamics research group at the University of Glasgow, under the supervision of Prof. Todd Ehlers. Appointment at grade 7 will be considered with prior postdoctoral researcher (or equivalent) experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Take a leading role in the planning and conducting of assigned research in accordance with the project strategy agreed upon with Professor Ehlers.
2. Document research output, including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, and drafting manuscripts.
3. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of the Earth Systems Dynamics Research Group, including sustaining a track record of joint publications of international quality in high-profile refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Survey the research literature, understand the research challenges associated with the project and subject area to develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, internal and external seminars, and colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
6. Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
7. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider scientific community.
8. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students (e.g., MSc, PhD students) and less experienced members of the research group to ensure their effective development.
9. Carry out modest Teaching activities and associated administration as assigned by the Head of School and supervisor (Todd Ehlers).
10. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School (Todd Ehlers).
12. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.
Application requirements
The application deadline is March 10, 2024. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024 or sooner (negotiable). Required application materials include completion of the web-based application form (available via here), a CV (including a list of peer review publications, names, and contact information for three references), a 1-page statement of research interests and accomplishments, and a cover letter. The cover letter should include point-by-point and clearly labeled descriptions/responses of the applicants that fit with each of the Knowledge/Qualifications, Skills, and Experience criteria listed in the previous link. The shortlisting of applicants is expected to occur in March 2024, with online interviews following soon after.
Job Location and Information
The city of Glasgow and the University provide a stimulating international setting with a diverse population and student body. Glasgow is a vibrant city and offers a large range of cultural, music, and culinary opportunities as well as numerous parks and museums. Glasgow is located at the southern end of the Scottish Highlands and is close to the coast. It provides access to exceptional year-round outdoor activities as well as an international airport.
The School of Geographical and Earth Sciences (GES) is one of six schools in the College of Science and Engineering. GES has ~35 FTE academic staff and 16 FTE professional staff. It delivers three undergraduate programmes with ~600 student FTEs (Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Geography) and eleven taught postgraduate programmes with ~100 FTEs. Research is organised into two groups, Earth Systems Science and Human Geography, and a graduate school with ~55 FTE MSc and PhD students. The school contains close linkages with university research centres such as the Centre for Sustainable Solutions, Centre for Data Science and AI, the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), and the Glasgow Computational Engineering Centre.
Closing date: 10 March 2024
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6/7, £32,332 - £34,308 / £39,347 - £44,263 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term for up to 4 years.
Apply here (reviews will begin October 1):
https://jobs.mines.edu/cw/en-us/job/495195?lApplicationSubSourceID
'''The opportunity:'''
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Geology and Geological Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in carbonate mechanical stratigraphy.
Using outcropping carbonate sediment-gravity-flow deposits in two areas (Bolshoi-Karatau, Kazakhstan and Guadalupe/Apache/Sacramento Mountains, United States), this project will characterize the stratigraphic architecture, mechanical stratigraphy, and resultant fracture distribution in carbonate slope environments. This data will help to understand how fracture characteristics (e.g., height, length, aperture, spacing, orientation) and evolution (i.e., timing, dissolution, cement fill) are correlated with lithofacies heterogeneity, depositional processes, and overall margin architecture/orientation, and will be applied to (1) parameterize models for fluid flow in carbonate reservoirs around the world, and (2) better understand carbonate slope depositional processes, margin evolution, and burial diagenesis. The project is a partnership between Colorado School of Mines, Nazarbayev University, Tengizchevroil, and Chevron.
The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month full-time post-doc position, with possible extension for up to three years. The position involves a competitive salary package with associated benefits. The start date is negotiable, beginning as soon as November 1, 2021.
'''Responsibilities:'''<br>
The successful candidate will collect, integrate, and synthesize macro- and micro-scale outcrop data from several outcrop localities, assist with scientific directions of the program, and help supervise 5-10 graduate students associated with the project. Specific responsibilities include:
* Lead field work data collection efforts, including technical preparation and logistical considerations
* Participate in research group meetings with collaborators
* Meet weekly with graduate students to provide research guidance
* Lead and submit peer-reviewed research papers
* Mentor student research products: abstracts, posters, technical papers
* Present findings at regional and national conferences
'''Qualifications:'''
''Minimum qualifications:''
* PhD in an earth science-related field (e.g., geology, geophysics) conferred by September 1, 2021
* English language proficiency
* Experience in one of the following areas: carbonate sedimentology, fracture characterization, sediment-gravity flow processes
''Preferred qualifications:''
* 2 years experience in carbonate sedimentology/stratigraphy
* Knowledge of sediment-gravity flow processes
* Fracture characterization in outcrop and subsurface settings
* Discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling
* Knowledge of python programming language
* Outcrop data collection experience
* Subsurface experience (e.g., integrating seismic and well data, reservoir modeling)
Are you (or is someone you know) a coding whiz with landscape and climate data? Are you equally excited about working with coding novices to democratize access to data and computational resources so that everyone has a chance to study Earth’s changing surface? Then consider applying to this ~one-year, remote-possible position funded through the NSF’s National Discovery Cloud for Climate initiative. See the description below and read the full ad at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62808. Review begins 01/06/2025. Email me, joanmarie@wm.edu with questions in the meantime.
The Department of Geology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position that will begin no earlier than June 10, 2025 and no later than August 10, 2025. Candidates who hold a Master’s degree with two years’ experience in cyberinfrastructure will also be considered for the position, with the title of Research Associate.
We seek an individual with expertise in computational workflows for Earth science data, geospatial data analysis, educational module development, and outreach efforts. The position is part of the NSF-funded project, NDC-C Pathfinder to Create Integrated Climate Research and Education Using CI. As part of this project, the individual would develop software and instructional tools to democratize access to cyberinfrastructure resources for climate-related science and education. The hiring department for this position is based in Williamsburg, and the position holds the potential for fully remote work, subject to approval. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Joanmarie Del Vecchio (she/her)<br>
Assistant Professor, Geology<br>
William & Mary<br>
Department page (https://www.wm.edu/as/geology/people/faculty/delvecchio_j.php); Research page (https://jmdelvecchio.github.io/)<br> +
Are you a recent M.Sc. graduate into groundwater modeling and programming? Interested in interactions between biogeochemical processes and hydrogy?
We are looking for a talented Doctoral Researcher to join the University of Oulu, Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering (WE3) Research Unit in integrated groundwater surface water modeling.
The project will develop multi-scale data analysis, groundwater modelling (3D) and hydrological modeling in catchment scale approaches in Northern Finland. Full project description and submit your application: https://oulunyliopisto.varbi.com/fi/what:job/jobID:631522/type:job/where:4/apply:1
Please forward to anyone interested.
Many thanks,<br>
Pertti Ala-aho
Associate Professor (Tenure Track), Academy Research Fellow<br>
Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering University of Oulu, Finland<br>
pertti.ala-aho@oulu.fi<br>
http://www.oulu.fi/university/researcher/pertti-ala-aho<br> +
Are you an early career PhD candidate who likes to work in a team? And who is an independent thinker who plans well, communicates efficiently, is passionate about multi-disciplinary science, enjoys working with models and feels comfortable working both in the field and behind the computer? Then you may the ideal candidate for us!
As a PhD student you are responsible for coupling aeolian sediment transport and ecological processes to topographic evolution and habitat development at the beach-dune interface. You will assess parameters related to dynamics of sediment, soil moisture, vegetation and habitat development using a combination of both land-based and UAV-based techniques. You will translate the data collected into probability density functions and integrate these functions into an existing dune-building model. You will be co-supervised by staff from the Plant Ecology and Nature conservation (PEN) and Soil physics and Land Management (SPLM) groups and work closely together with staff of the GIS and Remote Sensing group of Wageningen. Within the broader Wageningen-Delft project-team you will work together with one technician, one PhD and one postdoc.
Requirements:
* MSc degree in earth system science related subject area with training in ecology or vice versa:
* excellent ability to think conceptually and quantitatively
* excellent proficiency in English, both orally and in writing
* good organisational skills and ability to work independently and together with colleagues
* experience with modelling in R or Phyton
* good knowledge of biogeomorphologial interactions (sediment, hydrology, vegetation) • experience with remote sensing techniques and data processing & statistical analyses
For more information see https://www.academictransfer.com/en/294297/phd-vegetation-sediment-interactions-and-habitat-development-in-coastal-dunes/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic +
Are you interested in Nature-based Solutions and their application in deltas? The Department of Physical Geography, Utrecht University, is seeking an enthusiastic assistant professor to strengthen research and teaching on the emerging field of Nature based Solutions for dynamic delta challenges. We specifically encourage early career academics to apply. This is a 18-month track to a permanent position (upon positive evaluation of realistic efforts in that period).
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/assistant-professor-in-nature-based-solutions-for-dynamic-delta-challenges-08-10-fte
Prof. dr. M.G. Kleinhans<br>
Professor water and sand<br>
Chair of Biogeomorphology of Rivers and Estuaries<br>
ERC Consolidator & Vici laureate<br>
Faculty of Geosciences<br>
Universiteit Utrecht<br>
Vening Meinesz Building A, Princetonlaan 8A, 3584 CB, Utrecht, The Netherlands<br> +
Are you interested in water and food security, in mountains and in Asia? Come work with us!!
We have 2 exciting phd positions on the quantification of upstream downstream linkages in the rivers originating in High Mountain Asia.
* One focussing on floods: PhD on impacts of changes in the cryosphere of High Mountain Asia on flood damage to agriculture downstream - WUR: https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-impacts-of-changes-in-the-cryosphere-of-high-mountain-asia-on-flood-damage-to-agriculture-downstream.htm
* And one focussing on water shortage: PhD on impacts of changes in the cryosphere of High Mountain Asia on water shortage for irrigated agriculture downstream - WUR: https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-impacts-of-changes-in-the-cryosphere-of-high-mountain-asia-on-water-shortage-for-irrigated-agriculture-downstream.htm
Deadline to apply is March 3!
Hester Biemans<br>
Wageningen University and Research <br>
Earth Systems and Global Change group<br>
Earth Systems and Global Change Group - WUR: https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/chair-groups/environmental-sciences/earth-systems-and-global-change-group.htm<br> +
Are you interested in water and food security, in mountains and in Asia? Come work with us!!
We have an exciting postdoc position on the quantification of upstream downstream linkages in the rivers originating in High Mountain Asia
* Postdoc researcher- quantification of upstream downstream linkages in the rivers originating in High Mountain Asia - WUR (https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/postdoc-researcher-quantification-of-upstream-downstream-linkages-in-the-rivers-originating-in-high-mountain-asia.htm)
* And an interesting vacancy for a software engineer to support us in the modelling Scientific software engineer in a project on modelling water and food security - WUR (https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/scientific-software-engineer-in-a-project-on-modelling-water-and-food-security.htm)
Deadline to apply is May 27!
Hester Biemans<br>
Wageningen University and Research <br>
Earth Systems and Global Change group<br>
Earth Systems and Global Change Group - WUR (https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/chair-groups/environmental-sciences/earth-systems-and-global-change-group.htm)<br> +
Are you passionate about contributing to research on climate change impacts, which are becoming increasingly urgent? Join us in expanding our understanding of topics such as the effectiveness of risk reduction measures and their physical feasibility amidst rising climate change and sea-level rise.
We have 3 positions available to model delta adaptation to climate change impacts:
Global Delta Adaptation Physical Solution Space aims to understand adaptation solutions in deltas globally to climate-driven flood-risk due to sea level rise and changes in river flows. You will work on a quantitative approach to assess the effectiveness and physical feasibility of different adaptation strategies and pathways under a range of climate and socio-economic scenarios. Methods include model-based flood-risk analysis and pathways generation, which will result in an assessment of delta adaptation strategies and resources globally.
Rhine-Meuse Delta Adaptation to Extreme Compound Events focuses on understanding adaptation measures and pathways to uncertain compounding climate extremes such as extreme rainfall, river flow, and storm surge. You will work on modelling water management and land use change measures under scenarios involving multiple hazards for the Rhine-Meuse delta. With this model you can assess the physical feasibility of adaptation measures that work with the functioning of the natural environment (“What does the delta want?”). The research will be carried out in collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch government authority for public works and water management.
Strategies to Enhance Sedimentation for Delta Adaptation is about sedimentation in deltas as adaptation strategy to relative sea-level rise. You will explore strategies to reintroduce sedimentation to discover their potential and limitations worldwide. You will develop a generic modeling approach to quantify the effectiveness of these strategies in reducing flood risk. This model can then be used to better understand the role of sediments in delta adaptation, and their potential in combination with other adaptation measures to enhance delta sustainability.
