Application Deadline: 6 May 2025
The faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology is inviting applications for PhD Position in Water Security & Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa. This PhD position is part of the newly established interdisciplinary Climate Safety & Security centre (CaSS) at TU Delft | Campus The Hague.This project involves collaboration between the Water Management department (CEG), urban planning experts, and social sciences experts outside TUD.
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Eligibility
- A Master’s degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Affinity with climate adaptation, water access, and urban development
- Strong analytical and modelling skills, preferably with experience in data-driven approaches
- Experience with GIS and spatial analysis
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary work bridging technical and social sciences
- Experience with stakeholder engagement or participatory methods is a plus
- Willingness to work 1 day/week at the CaSS Centre, TU Delft Campus The Hague
- You do not need to meet every single criterion—enthusiastic candidates with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Application Details
- CV
- Motivational letter outlining their research interests and suitability for the project
- Academic transcripts
- Link to download the MSc thesis (draft) or some other publication or report by the candidate
- Contact information for at least two references
The complete application should be sent to Edo Abraham, e.*******@*****ft.nl.
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