PhD in Turbulent Estuary Sediment Dynamics & Modelling

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customisable compensation package

Health insurance discounts

Relocation support

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position Understanding and Predicting High Suspended Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries. You will extend a two‑dimensional vertical (2DV) estuarine model by developing novel turbulence closures to capture mutual interactions between turbulence and sediment transport under highly turbid conditions.

The project blends mathematical model development, nonlinear dynamics, turbulence modelling, and environmental fluid mechanics, with strong collaboration across the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• Expertise in development of mathematical models for geophysical flows and turbulence using analytical and numerical techniques.
• Ability to work rigorously and evaluate results, both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills in English; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse new process-based mathematical models for sediment dynamics in hyperturbid estuaries.
• Extend a 2DV estuarine model with novel turbulence closures accounting for turbulence–sediment interactions.
• Investigate turbidity maxima, fluid mud formation and sediment retention across parameter regimes.
• Collaborate with TU Delft, iMose postdocs and Deltares to connect theory to real-world estuarine management.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Analytical methods

Numerical methods

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD position Understanding and Predicting High Suspended Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries. You will extend a two‑dimensional vertical (2DV) estuarine model by developing novel turbulence closures to capture mutual interactions between turbulence and sediment transport under highly turbid conditions.

The project blends mathematical model development, nonlinear dynamics, turbulence modelling, and environmental fluid mechanics, with strong collaboration across the