Doctoral and postdoctoral positions NOVEL APPROACHES FOR MODELLING FLOOD RISK AND CASCADING EFFECTS

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Liege

Department

UEE/Argenco

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

30 Aug 2024 – 18:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

Two positions are available, each of them primarily focused on one of the two topics below.

• Modelling the impacts of riverine floods across various societal sectors: design and implementation of surveys, analysis of existing and newly collected data, model development (incl. machine-learning techniques) and validation (based on data from the 2021 European mega-flood), application to real-world case studies in Belgium and Germany.
• Modelling the hydrodynamic effects of bridge clogging by floating debris: analysis of existing field data and laboratory observations, site monitoring, model development and testing, application to real-world case studies in Belgium and Germany.

Both positions are open either to a doctoral candidate (PhD position) or to a PhD-holder (post-doc position).

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental physics, applied physics, data sciences or a related field.
• Proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Python)
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French is an asset

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Good

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

Fully funded positions for up to four years (annual contract renewal, after a trial period of three to six months). Basic gross monthly salary for full-time work equivalent to about 5,000 EUR.

Based on your career path and personal details, ULiège Human Resources Department will determine the exact gross monthly salary. Employment benefits such as reimbursement of public transportation fees and access to a variety of training opportunities are also included.

Dynamic working environment, with stimulating scientific support, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced computational modelling tools.

Eligibility criteria

• Background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental physics, applied physics, data sciences or a related field.
• Proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Python)
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French is an asset

Selection process

Interested candidates should apply by filling in this online form: https://forms.office.com/e/iqGAK0qrq2

Short-listed candidates will have to take part in an interview at the University of Liege. The positions will remain open until filled; but the selection will start from March 15th , 2024. Starting date is expected in the period from April to September 2024.

Website for additional job details

https://www.uee.uliege.be/cms/c_11683677/en/recruitment-doctoral-and-postdoctor…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Liège school of engineering department UEE ( Urban Environmental Engineering)

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Liège

City

Liège ( Sart Tilman)

Postal Code

4000

Street

Allée de la Découverte, 9 B52

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://forms.office.com/e/iqGAK0qrq2

Contact

State/Province

Liège

City

Liège

Website

http://www.uee.ulg.ac.be

Street

Allée de la Découverte, 9 B52

Postal Code

4000

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED