Postdoc in Satellite Data Assimilation for Large-scale Flood Prediction (2025-224-06269)

Postdoc in Satellite Data Assimilation for Large-scale Flood Prediction (2025-224-06269)

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Sustainability and Planning, Aalborg, a position as Postdoc in Satellite Data Assimilation for Large-scale Flood Prediction is open for appointment from 1 June 2025 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of 13 months, with the possibility of extension.

Jobbeskrivelse
The department was established in 1975. Today, we are located in two beautiful harbour-front locations in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. We have more than 250 employees and approximately 1,200 students across the two cities. Our research and study programmes are rooted in sustainability and the green transition. This means we conduct research in areas such as the circular economy, technology, urban, energy, and environmental planning, as well as sustainable transition and design. Sustainability is central to our work in environmental assessment and marine management. In surveying and land use, sustainability is reflected in our efforts in nature restoration and climate adaptation.

As society continues to develop digitally, we also focus on responsible technology development, addressing real-life challenges. Our problem-oriented approach and close collaboration with businesses and public organisations form the foundation of all our study programmes. Additionally, our engineering programmes are among the best in Europe.

Research area for this position will be within the scope of the Geodesy Research Group at the Department of Sustainability and Planning. The position is funded as part of the research project“Space-based Free Flood Awareness System for Africa”(SFAS) that is supported by the Independent Research Fund Denmark(DFF). The main goal of this project is to understand coupling processes that lead to extreme hydrological events. The project also addresses challenges of developing high resolution large-scale combined flood inundation and water resources early warning especially in data sparse regions. Demonstrations of SFAS will be within the Niger River Basin, Africa. The task in this project is to setup and run the DHI-Global Hydrological Model and couple it with a 2D hydraulic flood inundation model. Then, multi-sensor satellite data assimilation and calibration algorithms will be developed to tune the coupled model in the Niger River Basin. The satellite data you will work with include Terrestrial Water Storage from GRACE and GRACE-FO missions; soil moisture remote sensing; and satellite altimetry. This position provides opportunity for:

• International, interdisciplinary working environment

• In-house modelling, data processing and data assimilation expertise, software and ready-to-use tools

• Excellent scientific infrastructure

• Participation in project meetings and international conferences

• Research stay in the UK

• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and family life

• Support for developing job skills and improving your CV.

You may obtain further professional information from associate professor Ehsan Forootan+45 6196 7182,[email protected].

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Limited teaching within the area can be expected, but also in other study programmes at the University.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD- both in english).
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
For further information concerning the application procedure please contact the HR department, mail:[email protected]. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-03-16

Ref. nummer
2025-224-06269

Afdeling
Department of Planning