water resources engineering phd position in sweden

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Doctoral/postgraduate (PhD) education at SLU Aqua

The Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) educates PhD candidates (doctoral/postgraduate students) in the subjects environmental analysis and biology (specialty: ecology). The education takes four years and the major part consists of individual research and thesis work.

Our doctoral students (PhD candidates) work with issues such as how changes in climate and environment affect fish and fisheries, population and ecosystem dynamics and invasive species. Many of them contribute with knowledge to international projects and to ICES (the International Council for Exploration of the Seas) .

The research of the department is of an applied character, and the knowledge produced is thus often directly applicable in the management of our seas, lakes and watercourses. Thanks to our extensive environmental monitoring and assessment, we have access to large amounts of unique data and as our doctoral student you also have great opportunities to participate in data collection yourself as well as pursuing fieldwork and laboratory work.

The education is adapted to each individual and to each project in question and your supervisors are among Sweden’s leading experts in their research fields. They support you during the course of the work together with the Director of Studies for Doctoral Education of our department.

During your doctoral education at SLU Aqua you have great opportunities for practical fieldwork. Photo: Sofia Bureborn

How are fish and fisheries affected by climate change? A central issue in several doctoral projects at SLU Aqua. Photo: Jonas Hentati Sundberg

As a doctoral student at SLU Aqua you work in a creative, international and inspiring research environment. Photo: Malin Werner

Do you want to be our doctoral/postgraduate student/PhD candidate?

PhD candidate positions are advertised through SLU’s page for vacant PhD candidate positions .

• Research schools

To increase the quality of the doctoral education, the department takes part in the research schools Focus on Soils and Water   and Ecology  which are run in cooperation with other SLU departments. The research schools offer courses, workshops and seminars for doctoral students.

We are responsible for the doctoral course Fisheries ecology and aquatic resource management , which is held every other year. Next time the course is offered is in 2019/2020.

Find general information on PhD candidate studies at SLU here .

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Magnus Huss, Senior Lecturer, Director of Studies - postgraduate education Department of Aquatic Resources, Institute of Coastal Research, SLU [email protected] , +46 10 478 41 27

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Water Research School

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• Course schedule
• Module I P0 Basic scientific programming skills in Python for Urban Water Engineering
• Module II P1 Course syllabus Analysis of continuous data for Urban Water Engineering
• Module III R1 Course syllabus Analysis of environmental quality data using R
• Module IV Course Syllabus Applying programming in data analysis in Urban Water Research
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• Course overview 2025
• Course overview 2026
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• Overview all courses until 2027
• Gothenburg 2023
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Welcome to the Water Research School

The Water Research School was formed to provide research education in water at a high international quality. We offer courses to PhD students and industry. We form a community of PhD students, their supervisors, and collaborators in the water industry in Sweden. We do this through our courses, and in our networking activities and a mentor programme. 

The School has been financed by Swedish Water (Svenskt vatten) and FORMAS , the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development. It was founded in 2017. It brings together people from Universities in Sweden, the Swedish Water research clusters VA-teknik Södra, DRICKS, VA-kluster Mälardalen, and Dag&Nät, and Sweden Water Research.

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PhD student in Automatic Control, within SEDDIT

Reference number LiU-2024-02904We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on ...

PhD position in heterogeneous catalysis

Heterogeneous catalysts are needed to make things like fertilizers, medicines, fuels, and plastics. We need them for most our products. In the newly (2024) started  Catalysis and Self-Assembly Group at Linköping University, we develop fundamental ...

Doctoral student in Marine Biogeochemistry focusing on how Blue Growth sectors will influence greenhouse gas fluxes

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract resear...

PhD position in artificial intelligence and drug resistance

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an indiv...

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Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer ScienceThe advertised doctoral student positions are within an ambitious, 5-year Wallenberg Scholar project titled “Scalable and adaptive inferencin...

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Data-driven life science (DDLS) uses data, computational methods and artificial intelligence to study biological systems and processes at all levels, from molecular structures and cellular processe...

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Do you want to contribute to better health for all?To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual st...

Doctoral student in robotics for fire risk assessment in rural environments

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Machine DesignThe division of Mechatronics, KTH, announces a PhD position in robotics for fire risk estimation in rural environments. The department consists...

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Do you want to contribute to improving human health?To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual s...

Doctoral student in Programming Languages and Machine Learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Information and Communication TechnologyThe doctoral student position focuses on fundamental research combining programming languages theory, compilers, and ...

Doctoral students in Biomechanics in movement disability

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Engineering MechanicsThe PhD students will join the biomechanics research group at KTH MoveAbility. Our research focuses on technology to decode, measure and...

Doctoral student in Biomechanics: Gait exoskeletons and rehab robotics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Engineering MechanicsThe PhD student will join the research group at KTH MoveAbility, in biomechanics of human movement, with a focus on development and inno...

Doctoral students in Robotics and machine learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer sciencePhD student 1 will be a part of an  EU project "Digitising Smell: From Natural Statistics of Olfactory Perceptual Space to Digital Transmissi...

Doctoral Appointment in Biology

Sapere Aude—dare to be wise—is our motto. Our students and employees develop knowledge and expertise that enrich both people and the world around them. Our academic environment is characterised by ...

Two PhD positions on interactions of water with solid surfaces and polymers

Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally-oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal development. Here, teachers, researchers, and other employees with various com...

Doctoral student in Informatics

Reference number ORU 2.1.1-03449/2024Örebro University and the School of Business are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Informatics, concluding with a doctoral degree.Start date: 15 October 2024.Project descriptionThe Di...

Doctoral student in development of novel catalysts for hydrogen fuelled alkaline membrane fuel cells

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject:  Chemical Science and EngineeringThe polymer electrolyte fuel cell, converting hydrogen to electricity, is a key technology for the green transition for tran...

Doctoral student in data-driven methods for organizing healthcare

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Technology and HealthThe adoption of data-driven methods in healthcare provides significant opportunities for the effective utilization of resources, improve...

PhD student in Information Coding

Reference number LiU-2024-02586We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on ...

Doctoral student in Oceanography

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Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Biological Physics We are looking for a motivated student interested in biophysics and live-cell imaging to join the Advanced Optical Bio-Imaging Laboratory ...

Phd students in System Security, Formal Verification and Machine Learning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Computer scienceWe invite highly motivated students with a strong background in system security, formal verification, and/or machine learning to apply for tw...

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PhD programmes

When you apply for a phd programme in sweden, you’re actually applying for a job. yeah, you read that right. 👀.

“Do a master’s here – I’d say it’s a very good step to doing a PhD in Sweden. I did my master’s at Malmö University and now I’m doing a PhD at Lund University” – Sanjay, Malmö University. Photo: Oskar Omne

So that means – no tuition fees, no scholarships. But you’ll receive a monthly salary instead. Nice, eh? And that’s why available PhD positions are listed on a university’s job board.

How to apply for a PhD position? You’ll apply directly to the university.

Just so you know, there’s no centralised application process. And things like requirements and application dates? This kind of stuff is decided by each department. But we do know that you’ll need to have a master’s degree – in the same field of study – and a great level of English to apply for a PhD here. You might even need to be fluent in Swedish. But that’ll depend on the subject.

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Doctoral position in treatment of source separated greywater

Sweden Water Research in collaboration with Nordvästra Skånes Vatten och Avlopp AB (NSVA) is looking for you who are willing to pursue a PhD degree and are interested in in wastewater treatment. You will research future ways to purify source-separated wastewater to very low emission levels using biological, mechanical and chemical treatment.

Doctoral student in water and environmental engineering

Sweden Water Research is a research and development company that researches water and develops new effective solutions to meet the water services industry’s future challenges. We both initiate and lead projects, networks, and collaborate and provide active support for innovations in the water sector. Sweden Water Research is owned by NSVA, Sydvatten AB and VA SYD and is financed through each organization allocating at least one percent of their revenue to the R&D company. Via the owners, the company is anchored in 18 municipalities in Skåne, Sweden. The head office is located at Ideon in the city of Lund.

Project description and Tasks:

The focus of this doctoral position is advanced treatment of municipal wastewater with a focus on treatment of source separated greywater to very low emission levels that allow discharge of treated water in inland water bodies. Different process configurations will be studied, for example mechanical, biological and chemical pre-treatment of greywater with subsequent polishing steps based on ground-based horizontal filters. A significant part of the tasks includes experimental work as well as operation of test facilities and laboratory analyzes.

As an industrial doctoral student, you will have a strong connection to the university and your doctoral education, but the role also means that you will regularly be on site in Recolab and then in close collaboration with staff and co-administrators build, develop, optimize and follow up a greywater treatment pilot.

As a doctoral student, you will also be involved in the work planned with a local greywater solution for 10,000 people in Helsingborg (Östra Ramlösa)

The tasks also include participation in teaching and other departmental work, however, a maximum of 10% of working hours.

Confirm one (or more) future solutions for greywater treatment that enable local decentralized treatment and discharge in the immediate area.

The interest and need for local solutions is already present today in our world. By working out a solution that enables local separation of greywater, expensive and less cost-effective rebuilding of old existing infrastructure is avoided.

Eligibility :

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

• has graduated at advanced level,
• has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
• Has very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Driving license (B) required.

Assessment criteria:

Selection of candidates is based on the assessed ability to carry out the postgraduate education. The assessment of ability is mainly based on the study results at the undergraduate and advanced level.

The following are taken into account:

• Knowledge and skills relevant to the dissertation and the subject.
• Assessed ability to work independently and ability to formulate and tackle scientific problems.
• Ability for written and oral communication in both Swedish and English.
• Other experiences relevant to the education at postgraduate level, e.g., professional experience.

Other qualifications:

• Experience of work in wastewater treatment, preferably with greywater.
• Experience of decentralized wastewater treatment.
• Documented experience of qualified work or other relevant competence with practical experimental work on both a lab scale and pilot scale.
• Knowledge of the Swedish language (written and oral) is considered as a merit.

Consideration will also be given to good skills on collaboration, ability for independent work, as well as how the applicant, through his or her experience and competence, is judged to have the ability needed to pass the doctoral program.

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at the Faculty of Science consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. Safety talks and health examinations will take place when you visit civilian protected objects.

Instructions for application

Application may be written in Swedish or English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (transcripts of records, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Sweden Water Research, NSVA and LTH welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Welcome with your application!

Questions & application

Questions about the position are answered by Henrik Aspegren, CEO Sweden Water Research 073-03 23 056 [email protected] or Amanda Widén, Development engineer NSVA 010-490 97 65, [email protected] .

Send your application to [email protected] no later than 17 April 2022. Ongoing selection takes place.

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Water Resources Engineering - Master's Programme

Master's programme · 2 years · 120 credits

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Description

Having access to clean water is the cornerstone for improving healthcare, increasing food supply, reducing child mortality rates and enhancing people’s overall quality of life. It has become crucial to develop technologies that can tackle water security challenges and meet the increasing demand.

By applying integrated water resources management, various kinds of water can be used to cover this demand in a sustainable way. These are the issues we explore with our students, as well as challenges such as wastewater treatment, storm water management, coastal hydraulics, and modelling of hydrological processes. The programme is broad and covers the most important aspects of water resources engineering.

Many of the courses included in the programme contain practical elements, which allow our students to deepen their understanding of the more theoretical components and to develop both professional and academic skills. Our strong links to industry and research ensure that our courses maintain a high level of relevance to current issues and developments.

Full list of courses in this programme: https://www.lth.se/english/study/TAWRE

Special features of the programme

• An opportunity to specialise in fields where we have world-leading expertise, such as water and waste-water treatment, coastal hydraulics and modelling of hydrological processes
• Accessible and engaged teachers who will give you thorough feedback and help you progress throughout your studies
• Strong industry links and opportunities to work closely with local and international organisations
• A multinational, innovative and interactive learning environment

Career prospects

The need for clean water and sanitation is a global concern affecting large, densely populated cities and smaller communities in industrialised and developing regions alike. This Master’s programme will prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career within an essential profession. Our graduates play important roles in the water sector all over the world, and their educational experiences in Lund have assisted them in becoming outstanding professionals.

The skills they have acquired during the programme are sought after by organisations in a wide variety of industries, from large multinational corporations and nonprofit organisations to regional and national government bodies. Many go on to become hydrologists, process engineers, hydrogeologists, consultants and water resource managers. Others pursue an academic career within prestigious universities.

Typical examples of organisations which have employed our graduates are Sweco (Sweden), Stockholm Environment Institute (International), NextEra Energy, Inc. (USA), Veolia (France), and JBA Risk Management (UK). Some of our graduates move on to PhD programmes. Among the many universities which have accepted our students are KTH (Sweden), Uppsala University (Sweden) as well as universities in Europe, Asia, Australia and America.

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Programme sheets

Programme fact sheet (PDF - new window)

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Programme Director

Gerhard Barmen

Email : msc [dot] water [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se

International Coordinator

Helene von Wachenfelt

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements.

A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or equivalent. Completed courses in mathematics/calculus, hydraulics/fluid mechanics and geology, each of them corresponding to at least 4 credits/ECTS. English 6.

Selection criteria

The selection is based on academic qualifications.

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se

Start Autumn Semester 2024

Day-time Lund, full time 100%

Study period

2 September 2024 - 7 June 2026

Application

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

• Check that you meet the  entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
• Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period. Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
• Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the  application deadline .

Step 2: Submit documents

• Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se  
• Get all your documents ready: - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants) - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants) - passport/ID (all applicants) and - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).  
• Prepare  programme-specific documents  if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
• Upload or send  all  required documents to University Admissions before the  document deadline .
• Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the  document deadline .

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+). * If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme.  However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.  *  Svensk student?  Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Programme-specific documents

In addition to the documents mentioned under Step 2, you must also submit the document 'Summary sheet’ when you apply to this programme. To do this you need to:

• Fill in our template.
• Save the template as a PDF.
• Upload the PDF to your account at universityadmissons.se.

Template for the summary sheet – Summary Sheet Water Resources Engineering (PDF, 412 kB, new window)

No additional programme-specific documents (such as a CV or letters of recommendation) are required when you apply for this programme.  

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Tuition fees

Non-eu/eea citizens.

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 340 000

First payment: SEK 85 000

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.

• Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
• Exemptions from paying the application fee – universityadmissions.se

*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund university global scholarship programme.

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

• Country-specific scholarships
• Canada student loans

External scholarships

Information about scholarships from external organisations

Testimonials about this Master's

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Postdoctoral position in Water Resources Engineering with focus on the hydrologic cycle in a watershed

Job information, offer description.

Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering, The Department of Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Division of Water Resources Engineering will employ a postdoctoral fellow for three years starting from 1 February 2024. The position is a part of the Lund University-wide Interdisciplinary program focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Within LU4Water, six postdoctoral fellowships at six faculties (Law, Social Science, Humanities, Science, Economics and Engineering) will be announced.

Agenda 2030

The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development signed by the world's countries to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and justice and much more. To achieve the agenda's sustainability goals, research has several important roles: identifying challenges and goal conflicts, contributing new solutions, creating dialogue, and learning between different social actors and critically analyzing the goals included in Agenda 2030. 

Lund University wants to be part of the solution and has therefore started a research program for sustainable development with postdoctoral positions in various interdisciplinary projects. The projects should not only form platforms for the postdocs' career development but should also form a basis for national and European applications and for future environments for excellence and profiling. Within the program, the postdocs' higher education teaching skills must also be developed.  For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

Description of the workplace

The current postdoctoral fellowship will be placed at the Division of Water Resources Engineering, in the Department of Building and Environmental technology. Here, research and teaching pursue the understanding of how water resides and is transported in nature and in urban systems. This includes, but is not limited to, studies on the movement of rainwater, how rain and melted snow reach rivers, flooding and systems to reduce the consequences of flooding, water flows, factors affecting water quality, and erosion along open coasts, rivers and lakes. At the division, there are around 30 employes and in total 20 PhD students.

The current position is within the water management group that covers research in integrated water reource management, hydrology, groundwater recharge, modelling, source water quality and contaminaton. The position involves creative and varied work, and the Postdoc will become a member of a dynamic and multifaceted research group. 

Subject description

Researchers from six faculties, Science, Engineering, Law, Economy, Humanities and Theology and Social Sciences will collaborate on developing a new framework for implementing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) built on digitalisation, big data, remote sensing, and water governance following the legal and economic structures within the family of EU water directives. 

Water is a dynamic resource which can be reused many times in a catchment. Together with the other postdocs employed in the project, all water needs will be identified and given priority. The consequences if the water needed for each use becomes restricted will be analysed. Risks of floods or drought, as well as low water quality, will be uncovered. Innovative aspects such as state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and water reuse methods will be related to balanced measures between urban and rural areas as well as equitable measures between different socioeconomic layers of society, inspiring a transfer to a circular economy. Innovative applications of online sensor technologies for data collections and watershed digital twins for the description and modelling of water availability will be developed. Collaboration with water utilities and software companies to improve efficiency and decrease pollutant transport will be elaborated. 

Work duties

The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, as well as administrative tasks (including coordination of the laboratory and analytical work), with an extent up to 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. 

Work is carried out in a transdisciplinary environment and involves a close cooperation with industry and the civil society, as well as water utilities, authorities, municipalities, regional administrative boards, and water districts. An important aspect of the work includes communication of the research outcomes with the stakeholders. 

The postdoc is expected to present results at international conferences, produce high quality scientific papers, and play a role in disseminating the results. The postdoc is also expected to actively participate in and contribute to the general scientific discussion in the research groups and relevant project proposal development.

The work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.
• Collaboration with agencies, institutions, and municipal authorities.
• Compilation of the task specific protocols and recommendations for authorities.
• Actively seek for external research funding.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented expertise in working with GIS-systems for management of large data sets.
• Documented experience in hydrologic modelling
• Knowledge of the Swedish water management system.
• The project requires close collaboration with local, regional and national placed on research skills within the subject authorities, as well as Swedish and foreign researchers, and accordingly, the applicant should be able to work both independently and collaboratively.   

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

• A demonstrated broad interest in societal sustainability aspects is qualifying as well as interest in public management and economics

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the total LU4Water project with the other five postdocs from other faculties at Lund University and complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University . 

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV including a publication list and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)” 

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Doctoral Studentship in Water Resources Engineering at Lund University, Sweden

Doctoral Studentship in Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Building and Environmental Technology at Lund University, Sweden

Study Subject(s) :Water Resources Engineering Course Level :Doctoral Scholarship Provider : Lund University Scholarship can be taken at : Sweden

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Eligibility : Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: -a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level in civil engineering, or corresponding proficiencies acquired in Sweden or elsewhere. -Eligibility to doctoral studentship in Water Resources Engineering requires a M.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering, Enviromental Engineering or corresponding proficiencies. -In addition, independent thesis work corresponding to 30 credits is required together with courses on advanced level which comprise a relevant foundation for the planned research. – Finally, it is required that the student is assessed to have the necessary ability to finish the studentship. – Exemption from the eligibility/entry requirements may be given by the Board of the Engineering Faculty LTH.

Scholarship Open for International Students : No

Scholarship Description : Research studies and teaching in a research group with very good reputation in the international research community and with a wide global network. The research studies comprise courses and research involving at least 80% and teaching involving at most 20% of full time. In order to describe how coastal areas are affected by waves and currents it is essential to understand the governing physical processes. The research project encompasses mainly mathematical and numerical modeling of these processes under present as well as future climatic conditions influenced by the so-called green-house effect. The work also includes the implementation of this knowledge into applied projects that are often located in developing countries

How to Apply : Online

Scholarship Application Deadline : 2011-10-23

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Two PhD Positions in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) invites qualified candidates to apply for two fully funded (tuition, stipend, and health benefits) PhD positions starting in Spring 2023 (preferably) or Fall 2023. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Ali Ebrahimian in the following areas.  

PhD position 1: Process-based hydrologic and water quality modeling in urban watersheds

Minimum requirements: experience/expertise in large-scale, hydrologic/water quality modeling, GIS, and programming.

PhD position 2: Performance monitoring of urban green stormwater infrastructure

Minimum requirements: experience/expertise in sensor-based instrumentation and field monitoring/measurements of water/soil systems.

Desired (not required) qualifications for both PhD positions: experience/expertise in machine learning/data sciences.

General requirements for both PhD positions: A Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related fields is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an outstanding academic background (e.g., excellent GPA and journal publications) may be considered.

FIU, an R1 (Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity) public university in Miami, Florida, is among the top 5 largest universities in the U.S. The successful candidates will have the opportunity of collaborating with nationally recognized interdisciplinary research programs at the Institute of Environment ( https://environment.fiu.edu/ ) and Institute for Resilient and Sustainable Coastal Infrastructure ( https://interact.fiu.edu/ ).

To apply, please email a single pdf including: 1) a CV that includes academic degrees’ date and GPA, list of publications, technical skills, and breakdown of TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international applicants) (GRE is not required), 2) a half-page statement explaining how your research experience meets the requirements for each position, and 3) contact information for at least three references (including your thesis advisor) to Dr. Ali Ebrahimian ( [email protected] ) with the subject “Application for PhD position 1 (or 2) at CEE FIU” . Please do not send multiple attachments or long statements. Priority will be given to applicants who are able to start in Spring (January) 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.