PhD Researcher in Sediment Transport in Mountain Streams
Conduct doctoral research on torrential flow processes, risk management, and protective barrier design at UPC BarcelonaTECH.
Best for:Best for civil or environmental engineering graduates with a strong interest in hydrology, sediment transport, and natural hazard modeling.
Overview
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is inviting applications for a predoctoral researcher to study torrential processes of the hyperconcentrated flow type. The selected candidate will assess sediment availability, analyze monitoring data, and develop flow mechanics models to support natural hazard risk management. Responsibilities include validating models with historical events, sizing protective barriers, and disseminating findings through scientific publications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced hydrological and geomorphological engineering research within an academic environment.
What you'll do
- Assess sediment availability and transport balances in mountain basins
- Integrate and analyze available instrumental monitoring datasets
- Define, compare, and validate geomorphodynamic and flow mechanics models using historical episodes
- Formulate simplified models to simulate basin behavior lacking historical event inventories
- Apply developed models to the preliminary sizing of protective barriers
- Draft scientific papers and disseminate research outcomes through academic channels
Requirements
Degree required: Master Degree or equivalent
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Spanish; good proficiency level required
Instruction: Spanish
- Background in civil engineering, environmental science, water science, or geosciences
- Experience in data analysis and numerical modeling of hydrological or geomorphological processes
- Proficiency in technical scientific writing and document preparation
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic research group
- 1 - 4 years of research experience
- Hold a Master Degree or equivalent qualification
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26 (Europe/Madrid)
Interested candidates must submit their application through the university's electronic office platform using the provided procedure link. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded prior to the deadline.
- CV
- Master Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
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