Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
The University of Twente is inviting applications for a PhD candidate in Geospatial Risk Modelling for Climate Finance. This PhD research aims to develop a holistic modelling framework for assessing financial risks associated with climate-related hazards at the granularity of asset-level data. Therefore, the applicant will be integrating geospatial data with financial and climate information. The selected candidate will establish a new protocol for linking asset location to ownership information and for quantifying potential financial losses from various climate-related disasters, the latter being considered both individually or as multi–hazardous events.
Benefits
- An inspiring multidisciplinary, international and academic environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalisation is an important part of the strategic agenda
- Full-time position for 4 years
- A professional and personal development programme within Twente Graduate School
- Gross monthly salary of € 2,901.- in the first year that increases to € 3,707.- in the fourth year
- A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
- Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development
- A solid pension scheme
- A total of 41 holiday days per year in case of full-time employment
- Excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a green and lively campus
Eligibility
- An MSc degree in quantitative sciences such as geo-information science, geomatics engineering, or economics or a related field
- Interest in spatiotemporal modelling
- Proficiency in scientific computing (Python or R)
- Good communication skills and an excellent command of English. Fluency in Dutch or willingness to learn Dutch is a plus
- Familiarity with financial data analysis and remote sensing is considered an advantage
Application Details
- A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages of A4), emphasizing specific interest, qualifications, motivation to apply for this position, and the environmental issue or change the applicant wants to address in the research
- Curriculum Vitae (including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained and the names and contact information of two references)
- A short description (150 – 250 words) of last significant result (MSc thesis/final project report/EngD thesis) and a list of publications
Online (first round) job interviews will take place in the week of 9 – 13 June, 2025. Possible second-round interviews are expected to take place in the second week of July.
