Do you want to help shape the future of coastal resilience? Be part of a pioneering European project that addresses real-world climate challenges!
HARCCA is a European project to co-construct and demonstrate innovative solutions for coastal climate resilience. The consortium comprises 22 partners from 9 countries across Europe, with multidisciplinary expertise.
For this challenging project we are seeking a motivated and talented person for a 4‑year Postdoctoral Researcher appointment.
Responsibilities- Join the international HARCCA project consortium.
- Lead the development of the DIGI‑ADAPT AI‑platform in coordination with software engineers and the project consortium.
- Demonstrate DIGI‑ADAPT as a user‑friendly geoportal to visualise coastal risk and socio‑economic values.
- Ensure compatibility of DIGI‑ADAPT with European digital climate initiatives.
- Organise workshops and coordinate stakeholder engagement (e.g., regular meetings, presentations, visits).
- A PhD in Computer Science, Hydro‑informatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in data management, software development and/or model‑data interoperability.
- Affinity with international collaborations that require traveling.
- Knowledge of or strong interests in digital platforms, AI and geo‑portals.
- Excellent programming skills (Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
- A critical, creative and proactive approach to research, with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Proven experience with writing scientific publications and preparing communications for scientific and technical meetings.
- Excellent command of English (oral and written).
- We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Duration of contract: 4 years.
- Work hours: 32‑40 hours per week.
- Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- Excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
- Individual employment package can be adjusted annually.
- Health insurer discount on supplemental packages.
- 232 leave hours per year (at 38 hours). Additional leave hours may be purchased or sold via an individual choice budget.
- Opportunities for education, training and courses.
- Partially paid parental leave.
- Vitality program for healthy working life.
Submit your application by 1 June 2026 via the application button on the TU Delft website. Unsolicited emails will not be considered.
Required documents:
- CV (maximum 4 pages).
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page) describing motivation and qualifications.
- Up to 5 publications that best relate to the job.
- Up to 5 recent or current projects with summary and role description.
Contact persons for application: Sierd de Vries (sierd.devries@tudelft.nl) or Maria Pregnolato (m.pregnolato@tudelft.nl).
Note: Applications are processed online only. The selection may include a risk assessment in the final stages.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€40000 - €60000 monthly