This PhD position is one of three positions available within the NWO-funded Stability of Caribbean coastal Ecosystems uNder future Extreme Sea level changes (SCENES) project. It involves fundamental research on the effects of climate change on the coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with our project partners Prof. H. Dijkstra, Utrecht University, and Prof. P. Herman, NIOZ–Yerseke. This sub-project will be also be cariied out in collaboration with our international partners Prof. J. Westerink (University of Notre Dame) and Prof. C. Dawson (University of Texas), among others. Exchange visits to these institutes are anticipated. This sub-project involves regional ocean modelling together with high-resolution bio-geomorphological modelling of a selected Caribbean lagoon. The aim of this research is to study the consequences of extreme events such as increased hurricane activity, as well as of more gradual changes such as sea level rise, ocean warming, acidification and their impact on the islands of the Dutch Caribbean. The PhD candidate will focus on downscaling from climate simulations, to a regional ocean model, to bio-geomorphodynamic modelling at the scale of the local bays and lagoons. The candidate will explore how climate change impacts the entire Caribbean Sea, as well as the individual bays and lagoons selected for detailed study. You will achieve this through detailed numerical modelling and analysis, coupled with process-based model studies. Data for this project will be supplied from our partners.
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student with a strong background in physical oceanography and/or (environmental and geophysical) fluid mechanics, as well as strong numerical modelling skills. You have an MSc in physical oceanography, civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related subject. You have experience with numerical simulations, and preferably also with supercomputers and with handling and analysing large data sets. You are able to work in a multidisciplinary team including oceanographers, civil engineers and mathematicians, and have good written and spoken communication skills in English.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior)
Research Profiles
Not defined
Benefits
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Benefits
The TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Please visit www.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. J. Pietrzak, e-mail: j.d.pietrzak@tudelft.nl. To apply, please send:
(1) a letter of application (max. 1 page),
(2) a detailed Curriculum Vitae that explicitly states your educational record, list of publications (if any), industrial experience (if any), and the names of three persons who could be contacted for a reference. Please e-mail your application by 20 November 2014 to Annemarie Gerretsen, Recruitment-CiTG@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number CITG14-43.
Requirements
| Technology |
| ENGLISH |
| Good |
| Technology |
| University Graduate |
| 1 |