[ES_JOBS_NET] Three PhD positions on Delta Adaptation at Utrecht University

[Jaap Nienhuis]

How can deltas best adapt to climate change?

We have 3 PhD positions available to work on adaptation options and link
them to adaptation pathways aiming to promote sustainable deltas.

*Global Delta Adaptation Physical Solution Space*
This project aims to better understand adaptation measures in deltas
globally, to climate-driven flood-risk due to sea-level rise and changes in
river flows. You will work on a quantitative approach to assess the
effectiveness and physical feasibility of different adaptation measures and
pathways under a range of climate and socio-economic scenarios. Methods
include model-based flood-risk analysis and pathways generation, which will
result in an assessment of delta adaptation pathways and resources globally.


*Rhine-Meuse Delta Adaptation to Extreme Compound Events*This project
focuses on understanding adaptation measures and pathways to uncertain
compounding climate extremes such as extreme rainfall, river flow, and
storm surge. You will work on modelling water management and land use
change measures under scenarios involving multiple hazards for the
Rhine-Meuse delta. With this model you can assess the physical feasibility
of adaptation measures that work with the functioning of the natural
environment (“What does the delta want?”). The research will be carried out
in collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch government authority for
public works and water management.


*Strategies to Enhance Sedimentation for Delta Adaptation*This project is
about sedimentation in deltas as adaptation strategy to relative sea-level
rise. You will explore strategies to reintroduce sedimentation to discover
their potential and limitations worldwide. You will develop a generic
modeling approach to quantify the effectiveness of these strategies in
reducing flood risk. This model can then be used to better understand the
role of sediments in delta adaptation, and their potential in combination
with other adaptation measures to enhance delta sustainability.

Come work with us in Utrecht, the World's best city for cycling!

Application deadline is 12 May 2024.

Apply here:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/three-phd-positions-on-delta-adaptation

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*Jaap Nienhuis*
Assistant Professor in Coastal Geomorphology
Utrecht University
jhnienhuis.github.io
@changing_shores <https://twitter.com/changing_shores>
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