PhD and Postdoc Positions in Urban Drainage Infrastructure Maintenance and Predictive Modelling Luleå University of Technology in Sweden

New PhD and postdoctoral positions are open at Luleå University of Technology in a newly granted project titled From Reactive to Resilient Maintenance of Urban Drainage Infrastructures for Healthy Coastal Environments.

The project sits at the intersection of civil engineering, environmental science, and computer science, with a strong focus on stormwater management, urban drainage infrastructures, sediment accumulation, predictive modelling, and environmentally safe maintenance operations. Two main research directions are highlighted: (1) data-driven understanding and predictive modelling of sediment accumulation in urban drainage systems, and (2) environmentally safe maintenance operations for these infrastructures.

The post is shared by Haoyu Wei (Post-doc, Luleå University of Technology), with additional reference to Alexandra Müller and the Stormwater & Sewers group. The opportunity is aimed at motivated and committed candidates interested in research on drainage infrastructure resilience and coastal environmental protection.

Both PhD student and postdoc positions are explicitly mentioned. The post does not provide stipend amounts, tuition coverage, or other funding specifics, but it indicates that the roles are part of a newly granted project. The deadline stated in the post is 17 August 2026.

Interested applicants should read the linked job descriptions carefully and apply via the official Luleå University of Technology vacancy pages. Role-specific requirements and application instructions are expected to be listed in the individual job ads.