Fully Funded PhD: Ocean–Ice Dynamics & Climate Modeling

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. You will develop and validate LES/DEM-based models, and design climate-friendly parameterizations for coarse models.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in relevant fields, strong English, and the ability to start early 2027. The position offers a four-year contract with competitive Dutch university benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering.
• Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere, or atmospheric science.
• Interest in the intersection of solid/fluid mechanics.
• Experience with Julia is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Position to start January–March 2027 (flexible).

Responsibilities

• Develop parameterizations to emulate fine-scale ocean–sea ice physics for climate models.
• Validate simulations against in-situ and remote sensing data from Arctic and Antarctic regions.
• Collaborate with TU Delft team and international researchers.
• Possibility to participate in a research cruise in Antarctica.

Skills

Research experience in climate/ocean/"

Education

Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. You will develop and validate LES/DEM-based models, and design climate-friendly parameterizations for coarse models.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in relevant fields, strong English, and the ability to start early 2027. The position offers a four-year contract with competitive Dutch university benefits.