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Postdoc: multi-risk adaptation pathways for river delta systems Utrecht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Gross monthly salary between €3,706 and €5,760 for a 1.0 FTE postdoc, with 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, and benefits under the CAO NU.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Utrecht University
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About this position
This postdoc at Utrecht University focuses on helping river delta regions prepare for rising seas and increasingly extreme hydrological events. The project builds on the Dynamic Adaptive Pathways Planning for Multi-Risk (DAPP-MR) framework to develop robust multi-risk adaptation pathways for complex multi-sectoral delta systems.
You will work on methods that support robust decision-making under uncertainty, with an emphasis on balancing competing priorities across sectors such as drinking water supply, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem preservation. The research begins with engagement with decision-makers and stakeholders in the Netherlands to characterize current and future risks in the Dutch delta and identify trade-offs between sectoral priorities.
From there, the postdoc will develop new approaches for designing adaptation pathways that can navigate these risks and compare them with state-of-the-art adaptive pathway planning methods. The work is intended to inform Dutch water managers and to generate approaches that can be transferred to delta regions worldwide.
The position is based in the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University, an interdisciplinary environment that links Earth sciences, human geography, physical geography, and sustainable development. The project sits within a research setting that combines stakeholder engagement, quantitative system modelling, and applied climate adaptation research.
Funding details
Gross monthly salary between €3,706 and €5,760 for a 1.0 FTE postdoc, with 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, and benefits under the CAO NU.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Environmental Science, (Socio-) Hydrology, Physical Geography, or a related field. A proven knowledge and peer-reviewed publication record in one or more of these fields is required. Candidates should be willing to integrate stakeholder engagement and participatory research insights with quantitative system modelling, have experience with systems modeling and computer programming such as Python, and possess strong communication and scientific writing skills in English. Helpful experience includes Dynamic Adaptive Pathways Planning or other methods from Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty, Multi-objective Optimization, stakeholder work on climate adaptation decision-making, and modelling of river, coastal, or delta systems, along with an interest in highly interdisciplinary collaborations.
How to apply
Apply online via the AcademicTransfer application link. For questions about the position, contact David Gold at [email protected]. Submit your application before 16 November 2026.
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