Postdoctoral Researcher in Water and Wastewater Engineering

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Data-driven understanding and predictive modeling of sediment accumulation in urban stormwater infrastructures Would you like to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is self-evident? With us, you will work with engaged colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and excellent opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large. The Water and Wastewater Engineering research group at the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources at Luleå University of Technology is seeking a driven and engaged postdoctoral researcher focused on data-driven monitoring and predictive modeling of sediment accumulation in urban stormwater infrastructures to support evidence-based maintenance that contributes to improved water quality and enhanced urban resilience during heavy rainfall events. Take the opportunity to be part of one of the world's leading stormwater research groups with an international, creative, and dynamic environment in close collaboration with industry and universities worldwide. The Water and Wastewater Engineering research group holds a strong position in research and education within urban water systems, primarily in the areas of stormwater and wastewater systems. The group comprises approximately 50 people including senior researchers, Swedish and international adjunct professors, and around 20 doctoral students. The group has an extensive national and international collaboration network. The group's overall goal is to contribute to the development of sustainable urban water systems. For more information see http://www.ltu.se/vatten Research Area Description Water and Wastewater Engineering encompasses the entire urban water system (stormwater, drinking water, and wastewater) with regard to collection, transport and treatment as well as organization/planning. The research aims at good societal economy and environment, wise resource utilization, and public safety and health. Project Description Stormwater transports a broad spectrum of pollutants from urban environments to receiving waters, presenting major challenges for the protection of surface water and coastal ecosystems. Urban stormwater facilities, such as stormwater catch basins and detention ponds, play an important role by retaining sediment and associated pollutants. However, their function depends on effective operation and maintenance, which in practice is often reactive or based on fixed intervals, despite large spatial and temporal variations in sediment accumulation. This project is part of a larger interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at enabling a transition toward more data-driven and environmentally sustainable maintenance of urban stormwater facilities. The overarching goal is to reduce pollutant loads to coastal and marine environments and to support sustainable urban water management. The research project will focus on developing a data-driven understanding of sediment accumulation processes in urban stormwater facilities. This includes long-term monitoring using high-resolution sensors to capture sediment dynamics during rainfall events and across different seasons. Based on these data, predictive models will be developed to estimate sediment accumulation and the remaining functionality of the facilities. The results will support more efficient maintenance strategies by identifying when and where maintenance efforts are needed to maximize environmental performance and operational efficiency. Within the project, the postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with municipalities and international research partners and communicate results to both industry and international researchers through LTU's well-established competence networks. Job Responsibilities The postdoctoral researcher's duties are varied. You will work independently to plan and conduct your research and write scientific articles in collaboration with industry and other project partners. Between these activities, you will participate in seminars and conferences both in Sweden and internationally. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to try your hand at teaching and administrative duties may also occur (up to 20% of full-time). You will have two supervisors to support you. Qualifications To be eligible for employment, a PhD degree or equivalent foreign degree in Water and Wastewater Engineering, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, or other field deemed equivalent is required. It is meritorious if your degree was obtained no more than three years before the final application deadline for this position. If there are special circumstances, a PhD degree obtained earlier may be considered, for example due to various types of statutory leave. The applicant needs to have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and independently begin new research areas. Knowledge of English is necessary to present research results at international conferences and in scientific publications. It is meritorious if you have knowledge and experience in: Stormwater management, Bayesian statistics, sediment transport processes, hydraulics/hydrology, and thermodynamics (e.g., heat transfer processes) Sensor-based monitoring, field sampling, machine learning, programming, and working with large environmental measurement datasets Knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language is meritorious, as it facilitates communication with stakeholders and participation in teaching activities. Possession of a driver's license is also meritorious, as it facilitates research work. You must be able to provide contact information for two references upon request. Information This is a full-time position for two years. Place of work is Luleå. Expected start date: Fall 2026. For further information, please contact postdoctoral researcher Haoyu Wei 0920-491728, mailto:[email protected] Union Representatives SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 mailto:[email protected] OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 mailto:[email protected] Application We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below, attaching a cover letter as well as a CV/list of qualifications and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and diploma must be written in Swedish or English. Final application deadline: August 17, 2026 Reference number: 3516-2026Data-driven understanding and predictive modeling of sediment accumulation in urban stormwater infrastructures Would you like to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is self-evident? With us, you will work with engaged colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and excellent opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large. The Water and Wastewater Engineering research group at the Department of Civil Engineering and…

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