Fully Funded PhD Position: Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded, 4-year PhD position for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join the research team of Asst. Prof. Dr. Philip S.J. Minderhoud. The research focuses on the critical issue of coastal-deltaic land subsidence and relative sea-level rise, with a specific emphasis on low-lying river deltas in Southeast Asia – Chao Phraya, Mekong, and Pampanga. The successful candidate will work on impact-oriented research in a rapidly growing field with high societal relevance, contributing to the development of effective mitigation strategies to address land subsidence and relative sea-level rise in these vulnerable deltas.
Fully Funded PhD Position in Coastal-Deltaic Land Subsidence and Relative Sea-Level Rise
Designation: Fully Funded PhD Candidate
Table:
| Job Type | PhD Candidate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years, full time |
| Location | Wageningen University, Netherlands |
| End Date | 30 September 2024 |
| Starting Date | To be discussed |
Research Area:
The research focuses on low-lying river deltas in Southeast Asia, specifically the Chao Phraya, Mekong, and Pampanga located in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, respectively. The candidate will be involved in collecting and analyzing geomorphology, hydro(geo)logy, and geomechanical engineering data to develop reliable projections of relative sea-level rise and contribute to the formulation of effective mitigation strategies.
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Completed (or about to complete) an MSc degree in Earth or u
- Passion for working on an emerging research topic with high societal relevance
- Willingness to travel and work internationally, including fieldwork in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines
- Proficiency or willingness to learn relevant modeling software (e.g., groundwater flow models, geomechanical simulations)
- Excellent communication skills in English
Job Description:
- Engage in impact-oriented research related to coastal-deltaic land subsidence and relative sea-level rise
- Collect and analyze data from sinking deltas located in Southeast Asia and combine innovative numerical models to quantify different land subsidence processes and subsurface interactions
- Contribute to the dissemination of policy-relevant scientific findings and develop effective mitigation strategies
- Actively participate in international fieldwork, workshops, conferences, and international meetings related to the research project
- Collaborate with other team members on related research topics
- Spend a small part of time (up to 10%) on education of the SGL group (e.g., university courses) and supervision of BSc/MSc students
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply directly by using the apply button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. For more information about the position, contact Asst. Prof. Dr. Philip S.J. Minderhoud at philip.minderhoud@wur.nl.
Last Date for Apply: 30 September 2024
