Postdoc: Offshore Hydrodynamics & Sand-Pit Recovery

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites a postdoctoral researcher to leading the analysis of hydrodynamic and morphodynamic measurements from instrumented frames at a newly created sand extraction pit in the Dutch North Sea. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across physical and ecological teams and may include numerical modeling to support field interpretations.

The successful candidate will quantify how waves, currents and sediment transport evolve during pit

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong background in hydrodynamics or morphodynamics.
• Experience analyzing field or lab measurements in coastal/offshore contexts preferred.
• Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and programming.
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of hydrodynamic and morphodynamic measurements from instrumented frames.
• Quantify how sand extraction pit affects waves, currents, and sediment transport.
• Apply numerical models or data-driven approaches to interpret observations.
• Collaborate with ecological work package to link physical processes to ecological recovery.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Scientific programming

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Physical Oceanography, Physical Geography, Marine Science or related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites a postdoctoral researcher to leading the analysis of hydrodynamic and morphodynamic measurements from instrumented frames at a newly created sand extraction pit in the Dutch North Sea. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across physical and ecological teams and may include numerical modeling to support field interpretations.

The successful candidate will quantify how waves, currents and sediment transport evolve during pit