Postdoc: Coastal Tidal Flats — Sediment Dynamics & SLR

KU; København; Vor Ort; DKK 420.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a 20-month postdoc position starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project WadProof investigates how sea-level rise and coastal squeeze affect tidal flats and sediment characteristics in Danish coastal wetlands.

The successful candidate will collect and analyze tidal flat sediments, test UAV-based remote sensing methods, and contribute to teaching and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in geosciences or a related field.
• Interest in estuarine and coastal geomorphology.
• Good communication in spoken and written English; experience with empirical data and satellite/UAV data is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on sea-level rise, coastal squeeze and tidal flat dynamics.
• Collect and analyse surface sediment and core data; test remote sensing techniques using UAVs and orthophotos.
• Collaborate across groups, contribute to teaching, and disseminate results.

Ausbildung

PhD degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a 20-month postdoc position starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project WadProof investigates how sea-level rise and coastal squeeze affect tidal flats and sediment characteristics in Danish coastal wetlands.

The successful candidate will collect and analyze tidal flat sediments, test UAV-based remote sensing methods, and contribute to teaching and