Graduate researcher in a project on natural risk studies in coastal areas via EURAXESS

University of Cadiz

Cádiz, Spain 🇪🇸

Offer Description

A research position is available on a project focusing on the use of satellite data for the multi-scale analysis of the evolution of barrier islands.

Where to apply

Website: https://oficinavirtual.uca.es/oficinaVirtual/EntradaOficinaVirtual?procedimient…

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate will carry out the following tasks, among others:  .
•    Analysis of medium- and high-resolution satellite imagery.
•    Use of algorithms for automatic coastline extraction from satellite imagery.
•    Analysing morphological data (GPS-RTK, photointerpretation) and presenting this data at different levels of detail and complexity .
•    Analysing oceanographic data (wave time series) 

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Relevant qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Sciences (highly relevant)
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences (moderately relevant)
Master’s degree in Integrated Coastal Zone Management or Oceanography (highly relevant).

Experience:
•    Experience in the study of morphodynamic processes and the evolution of coastal zones.
•    Experience in the analysis of morphological and oceanographic data in coastal zones, particularly in relation to the effects of extreme events.
•    Experience in the preparation and design of field campaigns.
•    Experience in the use of Matlab, Python and GIS.

Other: Published articles, participation in conferences, and involvement in research projects directly related to the study of morphological changes in coastal areas will be viewed favourably.
 

Selection process

Required documentation:

  1. Copy of national identity document/passport
  2. Copy of degree certificate.
  3. Certificate of the academic transcript of the degree
  4. CV.
  5. Supporting documentation proving the merits included in the CV (e.g., diplomas, publications, courses, conferences)
  6. Signed application form

Additional comments

Knowledge of Spanish is required

More information in Anexo 1 Ref 04/2026/01

Website for additional job details: https://personal.uca.es/convocatorias-de-capitulo-vi-2026/

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6 days remaining

Apply by 20 April, 2026

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

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DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development