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Ghent University

PhD in Coastal Engineering: Estuarine and Riverbank Protection Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

PhD position for up to 4 years; funding details are not specified in the post.

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Earth Science
3d Modeling
Coastal Engineering
Ecological Restoration

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About this position

PhD position in the Coastal Engineering Research Group at Ghent University (Zwijnaarde, Belgium) focused on estuarine and riverbank protection and nature-based riverbank protection and habitat restoration.

The project reference is PER30/2196. The student will work with Dr. Ben Shabani and Prof. Peter Troch on coastal/river engineering topics, including CFD modelling, wave-flume experiments, and field campaigns at a pilot site.

Eligibility highlights: a master's degree in civil, coastal, hydraulic, or ocean engineering (or a related field), plus a strong background in fluid mechanics and programming.

Duration: up to 4 years. Start date: January 1, 2027 at the earliest.

How to apply: email Dr. Ben Shabani at [email protected] and [email protected] with a CV, a cover letter mentioning PER30/2196, and contact details for 2 referees. Deadline: November 6, 2026.

Funding details

PhD position for up to 4 years; funding details are not specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have a master's degree in civil, coastal, hydraulic, or ocean engineering, or a related field. A strong background in fluid mechanics and programming skills are required. Interest in CFD modelling, wave-flume experiments, and field campaigns is relevant. Two referees' contact details must be provided with the application.

How to apply

Email Dr. Ben Shabani and [email protected] with a CV, a cover letter including vacancy reference PER30/2196, and contact details for two referees. Submit the application by 2026-11-06.

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