Join TU Delft to model the future ocean. Work on Digital Ocean Twins and climate scenarios shaping marine energy and coastal resilience across Europe.
Job description
Climate change is transforming our oceans: reshaping wave climates, marine renewable energy potential, and coastal systems. This Postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to this challenge by working on Digital Ocean Twins for Climate Change within leading European projects (EU-INTERCHANGE and EU-FUSION), led by Dr George Lavidas.
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will join the Marine Renewable Energies Lab at TU Delft and work within an interdisciplinary and international research team. Your work will focus on high-fidelity wave modelling and the development of advanced frameworks for “what-if” scenario analysis.
You will use projections based on multiple realisations of CMIP6 and/or CMIP7 datasets, aligned with IPCC scenarios, to assess future wave climates and their implications. Your research will include high-resolution hindcasts and projections, wave energy resource assessments, climate change impact analyses, and the study of extreme events. A key component of your work will be integrating these insights into the European Digital Ocean platform (EDITO).
You will collaborate closely with academic and industry partners across Europe, contributing to joint research activities and project deliverables.
In addition to your research, you will:
- Contribute to the coordination of project activities and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Publish in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.
- Engage with project partners through reporting and collaboration.
- Support the supervision of MSc and PhD students.
We are looking for a researcher who can work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to research and teamwork.
You will be part of the Marine Renewable Energies Lab, a dynamic group of researchers working at the forefront of offshore and coastal engineering within the Offshore Engineering Section of the Department of Hydraulic Engineering at TU Delft. The lab is known for its interdisciplinary approach and strong links to European research initiatives.
Through this role, you will also collaborate with colleagues from Coastal Engineering, contributing to advancing marine renewable energy and coastal resilience in the face of climate change.
Job requirements
- A PhD in Civil Engineering, Physics, Oceanography, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in numerical wave modelling (e.g. WAM, WWIII, SWAN).
- Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) and large-scale data set analysis.
- Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB) and familiarity with open-source practices.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
Preferred:
- Knowledge of CMIP datasets and climate scenarios.
- Experience or affinity with marine renewable energy applications.
Personal profile:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to research.
- Interest in application-driven research with real-world impact.
- Enthusiasm for sharing research through scientific publications, conferences, and broader outreach.
- Comfortable working in an international research environment and collaborating with external partners.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
Conditions of employment
- Duration of contract is 2 years. Temporary.
- A job of 32-38 hours per week.
- Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
- The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
- Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
- Flexible working week.
- Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
- Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
- Partially paid parental leave
- Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.
Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. George Lavidas email: g.lavidas@tudelft.nl
Please apply via the website of TU Delft, unsolicited emails will not be considered.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 31 May 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
- Motivation letter (1 pages): convince us why you are suited for this position: what attracts you?; how do your knowledge and skills match with the position (and where not)? What is your ambition, and how does this position fit in?
- Curriculum Vitae - extensive with list of publications and prior activities.
You can address your application to George Lavidas.
Please note:
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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