The Water and Environmental Engineering research group (WAT), offers position for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher, who is specialized in computational hydrology, hydrological modelling and/or water quality and solute transport modelling. The postdoctoral researcher candidate will study catchment hydrological processes and environmental loads as well as stream flow processes under changing land uses and climate forcing in areas of diverse land use from agricultural and forested areas to urban and constructed areas. The positions links to the Digital Waters (DIWA) Flagship (www.digitalwaters.fi).
Requirements
The position requires a strong theoretical background in computational hydrology, including for example hydrological modelling, land-surface processes, water resources management, nutrient and pollutant loads in river basins, and hydraulic modelling. Thus, applicants should have a doctoral degree in water and environmental engineering, hydrological sciences, environmental sciences, physical geography or other relevant fields of science. The doctoral degree should be awarded within past 5 years. We accept applications from persons at the final stage of their doctoral studies, but we expect you to have your doctoral degree completed before starting in the position.
For this position, the candidate should have skills in water resources research and development and application of simulation models. Skills in programming (Python or similar), geoinformatics, and quantitative analysis will be an asset.
The candidate must have high motivation and aptitude for research and must enjoy working as part of a team. Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. The candidate must be able to generate bright scientific ideas and propose new methodological solutions. We also expect the candidate to work independently, and write research funding proposals and scientific articles, and participate in teaching.
Salary, terms, and conditions
Funding for the postdoc is available until the end of 2027 (i.e. for ~3.5 years period). The expected starting date is as soon as possible (negotiable with the candidate).
The salary range, terms and conditions are based on a collective bargaining agreement among Finnish universities. The starting salary for postdoctoral researchers at Aalto University is currently around 3960€ per month (gross) which may be gradually increased over time according to performance. The annual total workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours. The contract includes Aalto University occupational health care.
How to apply
The application should be submitted through our online eRecruitment system (press ‘Apply’ button at the end of the application page) latest on Sunday 26th of May 2024.
Kindly note that we will start to go through the applications and may also invite suitable candidates for interview during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is identified: this can happen already before the application period closes. You are thus encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Further information
Please see the full information and how to apply on the Aalto University application page.
