PhD in Urban Flood Risk Management and Critical Infrastructure Resilience Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain

A fully funded PhD fellowship is available at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically at the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering and the Institut Flumen. The position is offered under the Joan Oró FI Doctoral Fellowship Programme (2026) and focuses on urban flood risk management and the resilience of critical infrastructures. This research area is highly relevant for students interested in civil engineering, environmental science, hydraulics, and quantitative modelling.

Applicants should hold a degree and/or Master’s degree qualifying for PhD studies within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). A strong background in engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, or related fields is essential, along with motivation for quantitative and modelling-oriented research. The fellowship provides a fully funded predoctoral contract for up to four years, covering salary, social security, research costs, and opportunities for international mobility.

The position is supervised by Eduardo Martínez-Gomariz, a lecturer and researcher at UPC. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact him via LinkedIn direct message for further information and to discuss their suitability for the role. This opportunity is ideal for students aiming to contribute to the advancement of urban flood risk management and infrastructure resilience in a leading European research environment.