Subgrid closure models for parallel 2D hydrodynamic flood simulations in complex domains

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Parma is seeking researchers to develop subgrid closure models for parallel two-dimensional hydrodynamic codes, enabling more accurate flood simulations over large and geometrically complex domains.

The project focuses on hydraulic representation improvements arising from topography, bathymetry, and built infrastructure while controlling numerical costs. Validation will use synthetic tests and real-world urban-scale applications for flood forecasting and risk management.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement subgrid closure models for parallel 2D hydrodynamic codes.
• Validate closures on synthetic test cases and real-world urban-scale applications.
• Integrate closures into 2D shallow-water schemes within a parallel computing environment.

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Università di Parma Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The project focuses on the development and implementation of subgrid closure models for parallel two-dimensional hydrodynamic codes aimed at simulating flooding over large-scale and geometrically complex domains. The objective is to improve the representation of hydraulic effects induced by topography, bathymetry, buildings, infrastructure, and morphological discontinuities that are not explicitly resolved by the computational grid, while keeping the numerical cost under control. Formulations based on porosity, hydraulic connectivity, conveyance relationships, and other parameters derived from high-resolution data will be investigated. The developed closures will be integrated into 2D shallow-water schemes and assessed in a parallel computing environment. Validation will be carried out on synthetic test cases and real-world applications at urban and territorial scales, contributing to the development of more accurate and efficient tools for flood forecasting and flood-risk management

• Italy

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