PhD in Physical BEP Modelling for Safer Dikes

TU Delft; Delft; Presencial; EUR 34.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TU Delft’s Geoscience and Engineering (GSE) department invites applications for a PhD position within the Digital Dikes project. You will push BEP modelling boundaries by developing experimental setups, novel measurement techniques, and exploring the 3D meandering behaviour of pipe networks.

You will study grain-scale interactions, analyse BEP with image analysis and spatial statistics, and contribute to open-source predictive models in collaboration with Deltares and international partners.

Formación

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong interest in experimental research and physical modelling.
• Programming skills (Python and MATLAB) and interest in image analysis and data processing.
• Affinity with granular materials, fluid–soil interaction, or soil erosion processes.
• Experience with laboratory work or particle-scale measurements is a plus.
• Strong scientific writing and ability to publish results.

Responsabilidades

• Develop new BEP experimental setups and measurement techniques to study 3D pipe networks.
• Analyse grain-scale interactions and the influence of non-uniform blanket layers on BEP progression.
• Perform image analysis and spatial statistics to quantify BEP patterns.
• Collaborate with TU Delft, Deltares and international partners within the Digital Dikes consortium.
• Contribute to open-source modelling tools and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

Conocimientos

Python

MATLAB

Image analysis

Written English

Educación

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics or related field

Herramientas

Imaging techniques

Descripción del empleo

TU Delft’s Geoscience and Engineering (GSE) department invites applications for a PhD position within the Digital Dikes project. You will push BEP modelling boundaries by developing experimental setups, novel measurement techniques, and exploring the 3D meandering behaviour of pipe networks.

You will study grain-scale interactions, analyse BEP with image analysis and spatial statistics, and contribute to open-source predictive models in collaboration with Deltares and international partners.