Postdoctoral researcher, CSIII

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline: 18 Sep 2026 - 16:31 (Europe/Bucharest)

Country: Romania

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other)

Reference Number: 101187110

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Bucharest is announcing a competition to fill a position for a Postdoctoral researcher, CSIII (COR code263212) within the Horizon Europe ERA Chair DELTA-HUB project at the ICUB Center. Funding source: Horizon Europe ERAChair DELTA-HUB project, contract 101187110.

Where to apply

E-mail: delta.hub@geo.unibuc.ro

Requirements

• Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Environmental science » Water science
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Experience with radar altimetry, SAR/InSAR, or SWOT data; machine learning applied to Earth Observation; cloud geospatial platforms (Google Earth Engine, Pangeo); hydrodynamic modelling; GIS analysis

Specific Requirements

• Global-scale analysis of delta hydrodynamics and morphodynamics using new satellite-derived products from SWOT and NISAR, notably water slopes, water level variability, connectivity, and inundation dynamics, and fusion of altimetry, SAR, and multispectral time series to track flooding patterns and sediment-water interactions
• Machine-learning approaches for classification, retrieval, and pattern discovery in large Earth observation datasets, including geospatial foundation models
• Connecting satellite observations with our numerical models and in-situ measurements in the Danube Delta
• Participation in the field campaigns organized in the project
• Participation, whenever requested, in the project team’s working meetings
• Drafting monthly activity reports
• Contributing to the drafting of the project deliverables
• Coordinating and contributing to the writing of scientific articles

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent

• Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Environmental science » Water science
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• PhD diploma in Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, Geodesy, Physical Geography, Oceanography, Data Science or a related field
• No previous employment relations with University of Bucharest
• Strong programming skills in Python (experience with geospatial libraries and handling large geospatial datasets)
• Interest in working with novel satellite datasets
• Curiosity about deltaic and coastal systems and their global significance
• Ability to work independently while being a good team player
• Previous experience in publishing in highly ranked international scientific journals

Selection process

How to apply:

Send your application to delta.hub@geo.unibuc.ro with:

• CV (including publication list)
• Brief motivation letter (1 page max.)
• Contact details of 2 referees

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Bucharest
• Country: Romania
• City: Bucharest
• Postal Code: 050663

Contact

• City: Bucharest
• Website: http://www.unibuc.ro/n/despre/
• Street: Soseaua Panduri 90
• Postal Code: 050663
• E-Mail: florin.tatui@geo.unibuc.ro