Offer Description
PhD Candidate in Hydroinformatics – Uncertainty-Aware Optimisation for Robust Water Distribution System Operation
The PhD candidate will develop uncertainty-aware, model-based multi-objective optimisation methods to support robust operational decision-making in drinking-water distribution systems. The research will examine how uncertainty in hydraulic models, operational data and demand forecasts affects decisions, identify which uncertainty sources are most valuable to reduce, and validate the resulting methods using a real water-utility case.
Where to apply
E-mail: l.alfonso@un-ihe.org
Skills/Qualifications
Experience with hydraulic modelling, optimisation libraries, uncertainty quantification, data science, machine learning or Value of Information methods is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate analytical ability, independent research capacity, scientific writing skills, initiative, collaboration and readiness to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
Specific Requirements
A relevant Master’s degree in Hydroinformatics, civil or environmental engineering, water engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, computer science or a related field. Applicants should have knowledge of hydraulics, water-distribution-system modelling, optimisation and programming in Python, together with strong written and spoken English.
Candidates must comply with all applicable eligibility requirements and regulations of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.
Doctoral Status: Applicants must not possess a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
Mobility Rule: Applicants must comply with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) mobility rule. At the date of recruitment, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the recruitment date. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Employment conditions are subject to the legislation and internal regulations of the recruiting institution.
Additional Information
Benefits
Interested applicants may contact the email address above for further information about the application procedure. This post will be updated later to include the complete application details.
Website for additional job details: https://websk.upc.edu/i3waters
