Professor of Hydroinformatics, Head of Research Group
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Employer: IHE Delft Institute for Water Education |
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Job location: Delft Netherlands |
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Apply before: 31 Jan 2023 |
Summary
The successful candidate will have a research expertise in the core areas of Hydroinformatics, but
should also show evidence of broader knowledge and research within the context of better management of river basins, floods and droughts, urban and coastal systems using simulation modelling, information and
communication technology, artificial intelligence, and decision support systems. Such a breadth of expertise is needed for effective supervision of PhD fellows and MSc theses within the research group and collaboration in research and education with other research groups across the institute. The candidate will have a strong
research profile demonstrated by a continuous record of high-quality publications, experience as an investigator of multi-institutional research programmes, and success in acquiring external funding.
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The new professor will assume leadership of the Hydroinformatics research group, will join other professors in service on the Academic Board of the institution, and will take on other roles in the department, institution, and educational programme based on need and interest. The professor will also support the head of the Hydroinformatics and Socio-Technical Innovation department, including modest administrative tasks, preparing annual plans, and participating in the end-of-year assessment of staff. He or she should be also prepared to take this role, typically for a 3-year term.
The new professor is expected to have close collaboration with the Water Resources research group of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The current professor of Hydroinformatics holds a professorial position (zero appointment) at the Water Resources research group of TU Delft. The new professor is also expected to acquire
a professorial position (zero appointment) at the Water Resources research group of TU Delft.
Together with the other scientific staff members, the newly appointed professor will be expected to:
? provide strategic guidance to research and educational programmes of the Research group, and of the
Hydroinformatics Laboratory, and to contribute to their execution;
? supervise research of MSc and PhD students;
? initiate and execute new research lines and to acquire new projects and grants in the area of
hydroinformatics, especially supporting digital innovation, new technological developments and smart
water management in an interdisciplinary context;
? contribute to a range of educational activities of IHE Delft, ensuring their quality and sustainability;
? in research and education ensure collaboration with other research groups of Institute, and follow the
principles of open science;
? represent the department and the Institute in The Netherlands and abroad.
Requirements
? PhD in the field of hydroinformatics, applied mathematical modelling, water sciences, remote sensing,
computer sciences, machine learning, civil or environmental engineering with an orientation to water
related problems, from a university of high standing;
? International research reputation demonstrated through a continuous record of high impact publications,
externally funded research grants, and service in the professional community;
? Demonstrable ability to acquire research funding, manage research groups, and supervise PhD students;
? A broad outlook on and experience in solving interdisciplinary engineering and management of water-
related problems, with focus on advanced modelling and digital technologies and their employment for
developing end-user applications;
? Experience lecturing at the MSc level, supervision of PhD and MSc thesis research, and development and
management of degree programmes;
? Interest and experience in research, advisory, and educational/training projects in the Global South
countries;
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