Research engineer at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Water Resources Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Division of Water Resources Engineering (DWRE) is the largest division, in terms of the number of employees, at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology in the Faculty of Engineering (LTH). DWRE conducts research, teaching, and consultancy with focus on water in society and nature. DWRE has a long tradition to work with partners both in the private and public sector within in the areas of hydrology and hydraulics emphasizing modeling and forecasts to be used in water resources planning, water supply, as well as for flooding and sediment transport.

Work duties
The candidate will work with local scour in rivers, with special focus on the lower reaches of Rönne å in the municipality of Ängelholm, where a number of scour holes have been detected. The work includes processing and analysis of bathymetric data as well as simulation of the flow in the river. Certain focus will also be put on the flooding conditions in Rönne å, including the effects of upstream river flow and downstream sea level. The observations and results from the studies in Rönne å may be used for comparative investigations in other rivers.

Qualifications
The applicant must have:

• A Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or corresponding
• Experience from working with flow models
• Experience from working with local scour
• Knowledge on data processing and analysis using different software, including SCALGO and GIS
• Good oral and written proficiency in English

Other merits:

• Experience of the computer model HEC RAS
• Experience from working in an international environment
• Knowledge of Swedish

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good ability to cooperate, as well as drive and independence in carrying out given tasks. Also, how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and enhance the research work at DWRE will be of importance.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, 70 % during 7 months.  

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).