PhD Position in Ocean Dynamics and Climate Impacts from High-Resolution Models and Observations

Use cutting-edge high-resolution climate models and observations to uncover how Arctic Ocean circulation will evolve in the coming decades, and what this means for climate at lower latitudes. In this PhD research, you will analyze simulations that use spatially variable mesh refinement to explicitly resolve mesoscale eddies in the Arctic Ocean over decadal time scales under a realistic climate-emission scenario. These unique simulations will enable you to investigate how ocean eddies shape the transport of heat and salinity under past, present, and future climate conditions. Your modelling work will be complemented by observational datasets from the Fram Strait, including ocean gliders, moored instruments, and satellite-based products. If desired, you will also have the opportunity to expand this dataset by participating in a research cruise in the Arctic Ocean. You will join the Geoscience & Remote Sensing department (GRS) working closely with fellow PhD researchers, postdocs, and professors in an open and collaborative environment, where you will receive full support and training to grow in your career. Master's degree in Earth sciences, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science or related discipline. Python, Matlab, C). Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Good command of written and spoken English. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. We value different perspectives and qualities. Your application will receive fair consideration. Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management. Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €2901 - €3707 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service , offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. Application procedure Please apply no later than 21 January 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents: Transcripts from your BSc and MSc degrees. You can address your application to Mukund Gupta. Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements . You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest.