Postdoc in AI tools for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Postdoc in AI tools for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Do you want to help shape the future of coastal resilience? Be part of a pioneering European project that addresses real-world climate challenges!

HARCCA is a European project to co-construct and demonstrate innovative solutions for coastal climate resilience. The consortium comprises 22 partners from 9 countries across Europe, with multidisciplinary expertise.

For this challenging project we are seeking a motivated and talented person for a 4‑year Postdoctoral Researcher appointment.

Responsibilities

• Join the international HARCCA project consortium.
• Lead the development of the DIGI‑ADAPT AI‑platform in coordination with software engineers and the project consortium.
• Demonstrate DIGI‑ADAPT as a user‑friendly geoportal to visualise coastal risk and socio‑economic values.
• Ensure compatibility of DIGI‑ADAPT with European digital climate initiatives.
• Organise workshops and coordinate stakeholder engagement (e.g., regular meetings, presentations, visits).

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computer Science, Hydro‑informatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in data management, software development and/or model‑data interoperability.
• Affinity with international collaborations that require traveling.
• Knowledge of or strong interests in digital platforms, AI and geo‑portals.
• Excellent programming skills (Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
• A critical, creative and proactive approach to research, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proven experience with writing scientific publications and preparing communications for scientific and technical meetings.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).
• We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Conditions of Employment

• Duration of contract: 4 years.
• Work hours: 32‑40 hours per week.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• Individual employment package can be adjusted annually.
• Health insurer discount on supplemental packages.
• 232 leave hours per year (at 38 hours). Additional leave hours may be purchased or sold via an individual choice budget.
• Opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Vitality program for healthy working life.

Application Procedure

Submit your application by 1 June 2026 via the application button on the TU Delft website. Unsolicited emails will not be considered.

Required documents:

• CV (maximum 4 pages).
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page) describing motivation and qualifications.
• Up to 5 publications that best relate to the job.
• Up to 5 recent or current projects with summary and role description.

Contact persons for application: Sierd de Vries (sierd.devries@tudelft.nl) or Maria Pregnolato (m.pregnolato@tudelft.nl).

Note: Applications are processed online only. The selection may include a risk assessment in the final stages.