3 years postdoctoral position on hydrological extremes and risk-based design at the Technical University of Denmark

Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS); København; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical University of Denmark near Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Water Systems Group. The focus is on developing the methodological basis for risk-based design of water systems and infrastructure across hydrological scales, hazards and impacts.

The position is affiliated with the CEBE – Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment programme and has a duration of 3 years. Apply by 1 December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop the methodological basis for risk-based design of water systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and disseminate findings through publications.

Job description

Technical University of Denmark near Copenhagen, , Denmark

Apply before: 1 December 2026

Position

Posting

Postdoctoral position

Apply Before

1 December 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Water Systems Group at DTU Sustain, Technical University of Denmark near Copenhagen.

The focus of the position will be to develop the methodological basis for risk-based design of water systems and infrastructure across hydrological scales, hazards and impacts. The position is affiliated with CEBE – Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment – a new research programme where the Villum Foundation is investing one billion Danish kroner to create a science-based circular, low-carbon and resilient built environment within the planetary boundaries.

The position will have a duration of 3 years. Please find more details and contacts for informal questions on DTU's vacancies page: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/da/sites/CX_2001/jobs/preview/8433/?lastSelectedFacet=ORGANIZATIONS&selectedOrganizationsFacet=300000003716805

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with potentially interested candidates in your network.

Best regards

Roland Löwe

Associate Professor, Head of Section Water Systems

Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering

Technical University of Denmark

Of interest for:

• Terrestrial Working Group
• Hydrology Focus Research Group