Offer Description
We are looking for a Ph.D. in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Fluvial Geomorphology, or a related physical science field. The desired skills of a potential candidate should include expertise in field campaigns with sediment transport and computer programming (e.g., R, Matlab, Python). Furthermore, successful candidate must have experience in collaborating within inter- and transdisciplinary teams and developing and applying inter- and transdisciplinary concepts, methods and tools. We expect good integrative skills, and high social and emotional intelligence. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, skills in Spanish are an asset.
Responsibilities
- Datasets homogenization and curation
- Field measurements (UAVs flights, RFID transponders work, acoustic sensors and geophones work and sampling field campaigns)
- Digital processing of satellite imagery
- Implementation of automatic algorithms to analyze UAV images
- Implementation of machine learning algorithms to model historical records
- Dissemination of scientific results through scientific papers and the participation in conferences.
The project is funded by the European Research Council. The start is planned for the first three months of 2026. The salary is fixed according to the established salary level for postdoctoral personnel.
Duration: 20-26 months. Full time position.
The position is based at CSIC in Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología (IPE-CSIC). The research centre is located within the Zaragoza metropolitan area.
Applications should include an updated CV (including publication list and two references) with a motivation letter in electronic form as one single PDF.
The deadline for applications is 21st November 2025 or until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should apply by emailing the required documents to Dr. Carmelo Juez (carmelo.juez@ipe.csic.es) with the subject line ‘Expression of Interest Postdoctoral Position Project SEDAHEAD’
Where to apply
E-mail: carmelo.juez@ipe.csic.es
