PhD opportunity in River Morphodynamics

The RISED group is recruiting an PhD student to work group within a 6-years research project on the hydraulics of sediment transport.

We invite applications for a PhD position focused on sediment transport dynamics, with a particular emphasis on data processing and analysis. The successful candidate will work on advanced data acquisition and processing techniques, including Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) data acquiring and processing, Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data processing and video Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV). The research interests are closely related to the activities of project “iNNO SED – Innovative Sediment Management in the Danube River Basin“.

This PhD project aims to explore how sediment transport influences river morphodynamics in complex setting, such as river confluence. Research will provide value to the river management stakeholders through a combination of data analytics, modelling, and scenario analysis techniques to provide support for strategic decision-making and inform policy. The candidate will identify the existing data gaps related to sediment quantity monitoring and modelling and explore best practices for data processing over the range of spatial and temporal scales.

Research on this project will be laboratory-based and will require programming skills. It will suit those who are creative and open to new ideas. Frequent laboratory experiments are planned, as well as occasional field work campaigns. Other research duties to support the work of the principal investigators may be required, and co-supervision of undergraduate and graduate students within the scope of their final thesis.

Job Information:

  • Organization: University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Research Field: Technical sciences, Engineering
  • Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
  • Country: Croatia, Zagreb
  • Type of Contract: Temporary (6 years), full-time
  • Application Deadline: 17 October 2025, 12:00 (Europe/Zagreb)

Mandatory Requirements

The candidate must hold an Engineering Degree to meet the conditions for enrolment in doctoral studies. Background in open-channel hydraulics will be significantly considered, as well as computer programming skills.

Application Procedure

Official application:
👉 https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/374189

To apply, submit these documents via e-mail to 📧 pisarnica@grad.unizg.hr (subject “Assistant (f/m) – project iNNO SED”)

  • CV
  • motivation letter (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project), max one page
  • copies of BSc/MSc degrees
  • diploma supplement or transcript(s) of record for subject studied
  • if you are not a national of majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English

Key dates:

  • application deadline: 17/10/2025
  • online interviews successful applicants: 20-24/10/2025
  • notification of selection: 05/11/2025

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