The University of Liège is now accepting applications for International Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Novel Approaches for Modelling Flood Risk and Cascading Effects. The program is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
The Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Liège aim to advance research in flood risk modeling and cascading effects. The positions involve conducting research on two primary topics: modeling the impacts of riverine floods across various societal sectors and modeling the hydrodynamic effects of bridge clogging by floating debris.The University of Liège is a renowned institution known for its dedication to education, research, and innovation located in Belgium. With four campuses and a diverse community of over 27,000 students from 123 different nationalities, it offers a vibrant and multicultural environment. The university is committed to promoting sustainable development, ethical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to both local and global socio-economic development. Through its extensive collaborative networks and partnerships, including with the university hospital, it actively engages in addressing societal challenges.
Université de Liège Information
Established in 1817, Université de Liège (University of Liège) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Liège (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Liege. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Gembloux. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université de Liège (Ulg) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université de Liège (Ulg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
Selected candidates will receive fully funded positions for up to four years, with annual contract renewal and a basic gross monthly salary equivalent to approximately 5,000 EUR for full-time work. Additional employment benefits include reimbursement of public transportation fees, access to various training opportunities, and a dynamic working environment with advanced computational modeling tools and state-of-the-art facilities.
For further information or inquiries about the project, candidates may contact Prof. Benjamin Dewals via email at or by phone at +3243669283.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by filling out the online form provided at this link. Short-listed candidates will undergo interviews at the University of Liège. The selection process will commence from March 15th, 2024, with positions expected to be filled from April to September 2024.