The candidate is expected to have a background in civil/environmental engineering, earth and environmental sciences or related disciplines. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to have a strong mathematical background, strong programming skills (e.G. C++, FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB) and a desire to perform modelling work within the context of the climate-water-energy nexus. Fluent spoken and written English, as well as good communication skills, are also required.

The prospective candidate will work in the active and stimulating environment provided by the Hydrology group at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering of the University of Trento. The candidate will collaborate with post-docs and temporary researchers hired in the context of several funded national and international projects. In this respect, the candidate will benefit from the active, international and broad research program led by the supervisor.