Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the EuRadCA project, a German-Dutch collaboration focused on advancing radar-based quantitative precipitation estimation across Europe. This new position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of radar hydrometeorology, geospatial analysis, and machine learning, leveraging large-scale European radar datasets such as OPERA.
Key responsibilities
1. Radar data processing and QPE development
- Develop a reproducible and scalable radar processing pipeline for continental-scale radar-gauge datasets of heterogeneous quality, in close collaboration with researchers at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI).
- Implement automatic quality control (QC) on radar and gauge data (both from official networks and personal weather stations).
- Design novel radar-gauge merging and adjustment techniques that leverage multiple radar and gauge quality indicators.
- Contribute to the development of probabilistic QPE products and uncertainty quantification.
2. Evaluation of rainfall extremes
- Assess the performance of existing and new European radar products during extreme rain.
3. Collaboration and coordination
- Work closely with PhD researchers at partner institutions in Germany (KIT, University of Stuttgart) as well as the Dutch and German national weather agencies (KNMI, DWD).
- Attend team meetings and coordinate efforts to support the creation and dissemination of the final QPE products at European scale.
- Publish results in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.
Job requirements
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A PhD in hydrology, meteorology, environmental engineering, geosciences or a related field.
- Strong experience in weather radar, remote sensing of precipitation or spatial data analysis (e.g., geostatistics).
- Solid programming skills (e.g., Python, R or C).
- Working with large datasets.
- Familiarity with machine learning / deep learning is a plus.
- Experience in HPC is a plus.
- Experience in reproducible research practices and collaborative coding is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
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.
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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.
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Conditions of employment
- Duration of contract is 3 years.
- A job of 36-40 hours per week.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Marc Schleiss, m.a.schleiss@tudelft.nl.
Starting date: 1 September 2026.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Apply via the application button below no later than 30 June 2026 and upload:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Cover letter, including your motivation for this specific position.
You can address your application to Dr. Marc Schleis.
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