CareerPlan

PhD Student in Urban Water Engineering

Luleå, SwedenFull-time2026-11-09

Core

Develop data-driven understanding of sediment accumulation processes in urban drainage infrastructures using sensor-based monitoring and predictive modelling to support sustainable maintenance strategies.

Role type

PhD researcher (Urban Water Engineering)

Builds

Predictive models for sediment accumulation and infrastructure functionality assessment

Domain

Civil engineering / Environmental engineering / Urban water systems

Deliverable

research

Required skills

sensor-based monitoring, data analysis, predictive modelling, statistics, machine learning, programming, hydraulics/hydrology, thermodynamics

Preferred skills

stormwater management, experience with high-resolution sensors, Swedish/Scandinavian language skills, driver's license

Technologies

high-resolution sensors, data analysis tools, predictive modelling frameworks

Responsibilities

Conduct experimental and theoretical research on sediment dynamics, collect and analyze scientific data, communicate results at conferences and in journals, assist in teaching or other research projects

Seniority

PhD candidate (4-year program)