Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is accepting applications for a 4-year funded Ph.D. Position in Coastal Climate Adaptation & Flood Risk Modeling within the EU Horizon ADELE consortium (ID: 10126683).
Research Focus & Coastal Resilience Scope
Coastal zones across Europe face increasing storm surge exposure, sea level rise, and extreme hydrological events. This doctoral project focuses on ex-ante and ex-post quantitative assessment of coastal adaptation effectiveness:
- Coastal Hazard Data Collection & ABM Modeling: Developing Agent-Based Models (ABM) and structured household surveys quantifying autonomous adaptation to coastal flooding and estuarine storm hazards.
- Policy & Risk Assessment Frameworks: Contributing quantitative evidence to the European Environment Agency, EU Commission climate adaptation policies, and IPCC assessment frameworks.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working as part of a 20-institution European consortium assessing physical, economic, and institutional limits of coastal adaptation.
Position Benefits & Details
- Host Faculty: Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM), TU Delft, Netherlands.
- Duration: 4 Years full-time doctoral position.
- Salary: €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- Deadline: 31 August 2026.
Candidate Requirements
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Environmental Economics, Coastal Risk Management, Environmental Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field.
- Solid grounding in quantitative research methods, Agent-Based Modeling, micro-econometrics, or spatial data analysis.
- Fluency in English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply through the TU Delft job portal before 31 August 2026. Submit a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, publication list/M.Sc. summary, and academic transcripts.