Join GEUS as a Postdoc in flood mapping and modelling

Are you motivated to generate science-based flood related information to the Danish society and join the research group at the Department of Hydrology? We offer a two-year postdoc-position and the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic research group providing cutting-edge modelling systems and data analysis tools on flood related challenges in Denmark. Your research will be based on satellite remote sensing and hydrological modelling. With this Postdoc position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge modelling system to provide key hydrological information to the Danish society. The real-time forecasting system to be developed will leverage information on flood inundation risk to increase resilience towards hydrological extremes.The Postdoc project is part of a large project that involves collaboration with the Danish Meteorological Institute, the Danish Agency for Climate Data and the Danish Coastal Authority.You are expected to hold a PhD degree (in geosciences, environmental engineering or related) and the appointment will be made based on your scientific achievements, study record and related work experience. Special emphasis will be placed on experience with integrated hydrological modelling and satellite remote sensing. In addition, specific knowledge or experience with machine learning, geographical information systems (GIS), programming skills (python) and processing of large datasets will be an asset but not a requirement. Moreover, previous involvement in dissemination of scientific results via peer-reviewed journals or conferences will be positively evaluated.Special consideration will be given to the candidate’s ability to embrace a broad range of activities, communicate ideas and initiate tasks and projects in collaboration with an experienced and motivated team of colleagues daily.The candidate must also master English and if they do not speak Danish, they are encouraged to take up Danish classes and reach an appropriate level of understanding.The department of Hydrology at GEUS works with the characterisation, modelling and management of the water cycle and solute transport in Danish and international contexts. The department contributes with research, consultancy, and capacity building in four main areas: hydrogeological characterisation, water and solute cycle, climate impacts and adaptation, and water management.Most of the department’s activities are carried out in close cooperation with Danish as well as foreign research institutes and universities. There are about 25 staff in the department, of which nearly 20 are researchers or PhD students and postdocs.We are a diverse staff of about 300 committed employees. With us are collaboration, trust and flexibility key words we apply when working in our project-oriented environment. The working environment we offer is lively, informal and international with a creative and interdisciplinary research environment. Our tasks are versatile and there are plenty of opportunities for you to influence the development of your task portfolio.We prioritise professional development by offering access to courses and other further education. Socialising is also very important at GEUS, and we have a rich social life with a staff club, an art association and more.At GEUS, we prioritise the well-being of every single employee. We prioritise that the Heads of Departments are close to the employees, and we have flexible working hours that allow you to organise your life so that there is time for what matters to you. If you need to work from home occasionally, that is also possible.Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the relevant eligible trade union.The appointment area is the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and its institutions.The position is for a two-year period (24 months) and is to be filled as soon as possible. The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities considers diversity to be an asset and invites anybody interested, regardless of gender, age, religion, or ethnicity to apply for the position.Please contact Senior Researcher Julian Koch on tel. +[xxxxx]e-mail: [xxxxx] or the Head of Department Heidi Barlebo on tel. +[xxxxx], e-mail: [xxxxx] applicants can read more about living and working in Denmark here on GEUS’ homepage. Send us your application, we look forward to it with anticipation.The application must include a letter of motivation, a CV (incl. ORCID), a list of publications with a separate indication of journal papers that are registered in ISI Web of Science.An ORCID is mandatory and will be used for evaluating applicant publication records.PhD diploma, as well as a short summary of the PhD or other material that can document qualifications at Postdoc level must be enclosed. If relevant, contact details of referees (max. 2).Submitted PhD theses that have been submitted, but not yet been defended are applicable and may be documented or attached to the application and will be included in the assessment. Unsubmitted PhD's will not be included in the assessment. The PhD thesis must be approved by the University prior to appointment. Submitted journal papers in review can likewise be included or documented and will be included in the assessment.Please apply for the position by clicking “Apply for position”. We must have your application at the latest on Thursday 31 August 2025 (Danish time).Applications or other attachments received after the deadline will not be considered.An expert academic assessment committee consisting of two internal senior researchers will make an individual evaluation of applicants’ academic qualifications, where candidates are deemed qualified or non-qualified in relation to the position advertised. Then an appointments committee decide which of the qualified candidates they want to call for a job interview. The procedure is in accordance with “Circular on the appointment and assessment of academic staff at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland”, Sections 4 and 7.