PhD: Modelling Turbidity Currents in Submarine Canyons

Sport Society; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrecht University’s Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a PhD position on modelling turbidity current fluxes in submarine canyons as part of the DEEP-FLUX project. The candidate will develop and validate a computer model for sediment flux, leveraging laboratory experiments and field data.

We seek an MSc in Earth Sciences, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or related fields; coding ability; strong communication; creativity and curiosity; and the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• MSc in Earth Sciences, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or related field by the start date.
• Experience in modelling sediment transport.
• Coding experience.
• Willingness to contribute to team goals.
• Strong written, graphical, and oral communication.
• Creativity and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a computer model for sediment flux through submarine canyons.
• Validate the model against scaled laboratory experiments.
• Support the DEEP-FLUX project team and related training activities.

Skills

Coding experience

Teamwork

Written/Graphical/Oral communication

Creativity and curiosity

Motivation and initiative

Education

MSc in Earth Sciences or related field

Job description

Utrecht University’s Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a PhD position on modelling turbidity current fluxes in submarine canyons as part of the DEEP-FLUX project. The candidate will develop and validate a computer model for sediment flux, leveraging laboratory experiments and field data.

We seek an MSc in Earth Sciences, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, or related fields; coding ability; strong communication; creativity and curiosity; and the ability to work independently and