The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, section geology, invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Integrated Optimization Modelling of Groundwater-based Water Supply Systems.

The project is part of the research project “Water2050 – Water Supply Security in Denmark to 2050”, which is financed by Innovation Fund Denmark.

About the project.

• The project will evaluate supply-side and demand-side interventions to ensure water supply security in Denmark.
• We will develop an integrated optimization model, combining the GEUS National Hydrological Model, the Jupiter database of the water supply infrastructure, new water supply options, and models of water users to find adaptation options.
• We will use this new planning and decision support tool to evaluate portfolios of infrastructure investments and policy changes under different climate and socioeconomic scenarios, and to find optimal, cost-effective, and robust adaptation options that ensure safety, reliability, resilience, sustainability, and climate robustness of the Danish water supply system to 2050.
• Based on these results, Water2050 will provide recommendations for optimal adaptation of the Danish water supply system to 2050.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Applicants can have a background in:

• The field of Earth and Environmental Science and/or Engineering.
• Groundwater modeling,
• Optimization modeling,
• Water resources economics, or similar areas related to the project.

Additional Qualification:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in interaction with stakeholders
• Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

• Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW

Please include:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position
• Original diplomas for Bachelor’s or Master’s and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list (if applicable)
• Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

• The deadline for applications is 27 April 2026, 23:59 GMT +2

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

• Principal supervisor is Professor Peter Bauer-Gottwein, pbg@ign.ku.dk, +45 41120827
• Co-supervisor is Senior Researcher Raphael Schneider, rs@geus.dk, +45 91333648

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all, regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

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