PhD in Ocean–Ice Interactions: LES/DEM Climate Modeling

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft offers a fully funded PhD position in ocean-sea ice interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. The role involves developing detailed LES/DEM models, validating against observations, and creating climate-model parameterizations.

The candidate will work with TU Delft and international collaborators, with potential Antarctica research cruise opportunities. Salary follows the Dutch university system (€3,204–€4,051 gross per month) with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate parameterizations for ocean-ice processes in climate models.
• Collaborate with TU Delft teammates and international partners on the ERC ICE-FLOE project.

Skills

Research experience in climate/ocean/o

Solid/fluid mechanics

Excellent English

Independence

Start Jan–Mar 2027

Julia programming language

Education

Master's degree in Earth sciences/oceanography/physics/applied math/engineering

Tools

Julia

Job description

TU Delft offers a fully funded PhD position in ocean-sea ice interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. The role involves developing detailed LES/DEM models, validating against observations, and creating climate-model parameterizations.

The candidate will work with TU Delft and international collaborators, with potential Antarctica research cruise opportunities. Salary follows the Dutch university system (€3,204–€4,051 gross per month) with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus,