PhD in Marine Renewables: Climate-Energy Futures Modelling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable compensation package

Discounts on health insurance

Monthly work costs contribution

Relocation support

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Marine Renewables: Energy and Societal Impacts under Climate Change. You will model future ocean energy systems using Digital Ocean Twins and CMIP datasets, aligned with IPCC scenarios, within an interdisciplinary European research context.

Based in the Marine Renewable Energies Lab, you will develop ESM and IAM modules, perform econometric analyses, and contribute to the European Digital Ocean platform.

Qualifications

• MSc in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or closely related field.
• Expertise in Energy System Modelling (ESM) and Integrated Assessment Models (IAM).
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) and large-scale dataset analysis.
• Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB) and familiarity with FAIR open source practices.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• English proficiency required for English-taught Doctoral Education and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely milestones.
• Publish in leading scientific journals and present at conferences.
• Engage with project partners and collaborators across Europe.
• Supervise MSc students and assist in teaching.
• Work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Energy System Modelling

Integrated Assessment Models

High Performance Computing

Python

MATLAB

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD position in Marine Renewables: Energy and Societal Impacts under Climate Change. You will model future ocean energy systems using Digital Ocean Twins and CMIP datasets, aligned with IPCC scenarios, within an interdisciplinary European research context.

Based in the Marine Renewable Energies Lab, you will develop ESM and IAM modules, perform econometric analyses, and contribute to the European Digital Ocean platform.