PhD Stipend in Modelling of Coastal Flooding

The focus of this PhD position is to investigate the modeling fidelity of the atmospheric forcing and its influence on coastal flooding. This is to be done by developing a coupled wave-wind model. By coupling a Boussinesq or Green-Naghdi wave model, able to resolve wave run-up on steep slopes and breakwaters, to a Navier-Stokes model in generalized coordinates describing the atmospheric flow, the wind forcing is directly given by the pressure working on the free surface. This will significantly improve the nearshore computational capabilities with respect to atmospheric forcing and will reduce the uncertainties associated with surface drag coefficients. The project will deliver new robust and highly accurate simulation tool for near-shore flows. In addition, two secondments to an academic and industrial partner institution are already planned to broaden the network and differentiate the student's skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the project provides ample opportunities for professional exchange and networking with other academic and industrial partners.

The successful candidate must document knowledge on water wave kinematics as well as numerical modelling and practical experience with object-oriented coding (preferably in C++). Previous experience with working in HPC environments and with the nektar++ framework is accessed as an advantage. Applicants for the PhD position must hold a relevant Master's degree related to Hydraulic or Civil Engineering, Applied or Computational mathematics or a related field. A good command of oral and written English is also required. You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Claes Eskilsson, Department of the Built Environment, [email protected] , concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions.

According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

For this PhD position, the mobility rules of the MSCA-Doctoral network applies, i.e. the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity(work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications, the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure, please contact Ms. Annemarie Davidsen, the Doctoral School at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: [email protected] .

For more information of the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science: www.phd.engineering.aau.dk  

The application is only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.