Public Notice /Edital DT4Rivers (172) IST-ID

Offer Description

International competition for a doctorate position in Earth and Environmental Sciences at IST‑ID, focused on developing sequential or 4DVAR data‑assimilation strategies for shallow‑water models to improve river and estuarine inundation forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 4DVAR data‑assimilation strategies in HPC‑based shallow‑water solvers.
• Integrate multiple data sources into the models to enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Produce scientific outputs, including publications, conference presentations, and reports.
• Participate in research activities, project coordination, and supervision of students and fellows.
• Present findings to the jury for evaluation and discussion.

Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Strong research record (last five years) in data assimilation, computational hydraulics, or related areas.
• Experience with HPC, 4DVAR, and shallow‑water modelling.
• Published work in international journals, with preference for multidisciplinary and collaborative projects.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Evaluation Criteria

Assessment uses weighted criteria: 70% for publications, 5% for applied research, 15% for outreach activities, and 10% for management experience. Additional weight is given to the relevance of the scientific project.

EEO Statement

IST‑ID actively promotes a policy of non‑discrimination and equal access. No candidate can be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exemption owing to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership. Disabled candidates have a preference in equal classification.

Benefits & Compensation

• Monthly remuneration: €2, 351. 53 (Remuneration level NR 33).
• Food allowance each workday.
• Annual vacation days: 22.
• Parental leave: 120 – 180 days (subvention from social security).

Application Process

Submit application and required documents (certificate, thesis, CV, scientific project, etc. ) via the electronic form at http://ist-id. pt/concursos/emprego-cientifico-projetos/ by 5 December 2025, 23:59 Lisbon time.

Work Location

Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento, IST‑ID, Av. António José de Almeida, 12, Geofield, Lisbon, Portugal.