PhD Position Urban Water Management
PhD Position Urban Water Management
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today | 1 Dec | Delft |
Job description
In the Netherlands, municipalities are responsible for urban water management, including wastewater, stormwater and groundwater. Since 2018, the Netherlands has seen four very dry and warm summers, which revealed that the current urban water systems are unable to cope with a combination of drought and heat. Blue green infrastructures (BGI), such as bioswales, green roofs, permeable pavements and retention spaces in parks, are widely advocated as part of climate change adaptation. However, greening cities results in a significant additional water demand. this additional water demand cannot be met by the drinking water supply, which is also being stressed by the long droughts. As a consequence, coverage of the urban water demand is increasingly challenging. This PhD thesis focuses on the development of concepts for urban water management which are able to provide the required societal services, such as reduction of urban heath, minimisation of urban flooding, managing the water demand and sustaining a good surface water quality. This research is part of the Knowledge programme urban Drainage, funded by the Dutch urban Drainage sector.
Specifications
- 36—40 hours per week
- €2541—€3247 per month
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with a MSc degree or equivalent in sanitary engineering or (urban) hydrology. We expect a very good level of Dutch, as there will be very close cooperation with Dutch practitioners, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements .
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: 4 years.
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
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Department
Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
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Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, you can contact Associate Professor Jeroen Langeveld, e-mail: [email protected] .
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