Postdoctoral position in climate change adaptation in urban areas

Committente: Technical University of Denmark (DTU) - Luogo: Danimarca - Scadenza Bando: 1 maggio 2010

A postdoctoral position is available for at the department of environmental engineering. The successful candidate will work on integrated assessments of water management in an urban area considering the water cycle, flooding and other extreme events, urban planning, and adaptation options. Case studies will provide a basis for testing risk management approaches and decision making tools and will include a dialogue with Danish stakeholders. The main projects the candidate will be affiliated with is the Centre for Regional Change in the Earth System Project and Denmark Technical University Climate Center.



Qualifications

- Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) and have strong knowledge on conceptual understanding of urban drainage and broad knowledge on GIS, risk assessments and economics.
- Good communication skills in both English and Danish will be an advantage.
- All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact the associate professor Karsten Arnbjerg-Nielsen at +45 4525 1450.


Contract type
The appointment is for 3 years and will be based on the collective agreement with the confederation of professional associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.


How to apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link: http://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=946&VacatureID=83584&CustomerCode=DTU1

Please attach your CV with your application. The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached too.



Additional information
http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=0d9c...