PhD in Turbulent Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries

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

Benefits offered by this job

Customisable compensation package

Discounts on health insurance

Monthly work costs contribution

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate to develop and analyse advanced process-based mathematical models of sediment dynamics in hyperturbid estuaries. You will extend a 2DV estuarine model with closures that link turbulence and sediment transport, using analytics and simulations to explore turbidity maxima and fluid mud formation.

The project progresses to a wider 3D description with lateral variability, requiring independent work and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with strong modelling background.
• Experience developing mathematical models for geophysical flows and turbulence using analytical and numerical methods.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication in English.

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.
• Use analytical techniques, asymptotic methods and numerical simulations to study turbidity maxima and fluid mud formation.
• Collaborate within the iMose project and with Deltares and other researchers.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Turbulence modelling

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Applied Mathematics / Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Numerical simulations

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate to develop and analyse advanced process-based mathematical models of sediment dynamics in hyperturbid estuaries. You will extend a 2DV estuarine model with closures that link turbulence and sediment transport, using analytics and simulations to explore turbidity maxima and fluid mud formation.

The project progresses to a wider 3D description with lateral variability, requiring independent work and strong