Sustainable Hydropower Expert

2 weken geleden


Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sustainable Hydropower Expert to join our team at Universiteit Utrecht.

About the Job

In this role, you will contribute to our research on creating climate-proof hydropower reservoir systems in river basins. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop advanced modelling frameworks and operational schemes for optimising hydropower reservoirs for multiple purposes, including flood control, drought management, freshwater provision, and energy supply security.

You will conduct literature reviews to understand hydropower reservoir functions, develop frameworks for effective water level control, use flood forecasting models to simulate extreme weather events, and integrate hydrological details into energy system modelling. Your strong skills in data analysis, modelling, and optimisation will be essential in carrying out these tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • An interest in both energy science and hydrology;
  • A relevant Master's degree in hydrology, energy sciences, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field;
  • An understanding of basic hydrological modelling;
  • Experience in quantitative analysis and statistics;
  • A background in programming with Python, Matlab, or R, ideally with experience in spatio-temporal datasets;
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken (C1 level in English);
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
Benefits
  • A position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
  • A working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670 in the case of full-time employment;
  • 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
  • A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment;
  • Additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model.


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