Jobs:Job-01806

From CSDMS
2 PhD opportunities IN Soil/Atmosphere/Continuum modelling
University of Trento, , Italy
Start reviewing process: 18 April 2025


The University of Trento AES Ph.D. program is seeking outstanding STEM graduates for two innovative PhD positions at the forefront of environmental science and computational modeling:
  • PHYSICS-INFORMED MACHINE LEARNING FOR SMART IRRIGATION Develop cutting-edge PIML frameworks integrating physical principles with data-driven methods to create predictive, real-time modeling tools for sustainable water management. Co-funded by Fondazione Bruno Kessler.
  • ADVANCED SOIL BIOTA-HYDRAULICS INTERFACE Work on the WHETGEO-GEOSPACE system to model dynamic interactions between soil biota activity and hydraulic properties, using the Kosugi water retention curve model and implementing population dynamics modules.

IDEAL CANDIDATES: • Strong background in environmental science, engineering, physics, computer science, or related fields • Programming skills in Python/Java (or eagerness to learn) • Passion for sustainability and environmental modeling

ENHANCED COMPENSATION: These positions offer €200/month above standard Italian PhD grants. Further compensation of €250/month could be available according to candidate skills.

For detailed information:

The candidate will work with me and my group, formed by 1 postdocs and 5 other Ph.D. students. After reading the announcements do not hesitate to conctact me

riccardo rigon

abouthydrology@gmail.com

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group