We seek an enthousiastic geoscientist-geologist who likes to investigate the impact of climate change on sedimentation in ancient fluvial systems. The project is part of an international research team into this subject including industry partners. The field- and numerical modelling-based research will build upon ongoing research efforts by this team. Improved models of climate impact on fluvial stratigraphic architecture and its interaction with other controls on fluvial stratigraphy will be build. These aid producing better predictive models for the subsurface. Paleo-analogue studies are complemented with numerical modelling efforts to analyze subsurface fields from industry to come to these improved models. Analyzing subsurface data in close collaboration with industry partners is key in the project. Integrating results to communicate with partners is important as is academic innovation.

We seek a strong candidate with geology, engineering geology, or physical geography at MSc-level with affinity or strong interests in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and geomorphology as well as applied geology. The candidate needs to be a team-player with social and communicative skills wanting to learn from personal and team-grown initiatives. Numerical and modelling skills and interests are preferred.  

TU Delft offers an attractive, customisable compensation and benefits package, including a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. 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. 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 graduateschool.tudelft.nl/ for more information.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

https://www.tudelft.nl

Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and 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. The research covers global social issues and is closely connected to education as well as the work of a wide range of knowledge institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to realise these 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.

The Department of Geoscience and Engineering encompasses five sections: Applied Geology, Applied Petrophysics and Geophysics, Geo-Engineering, Resource Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. Within the Department there is considerable scope and encouragement for interdisciplinary research. The Applied Geology group in which the current position is embedded performs research in a wide range of geologic subjects from clastic sedimentology to structural geology.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/