Vacancy for Professor of Hydroinformatics
Biswa Bhattacharya
Professor of Hydroinformatics, Head of Research Group (m/f)
Profile of the successful candidate
Research: The successful candidate will have a research expertise in the core areas of Hydroinformatics, but should also show evidence of broader knowledge and research within the context of better management of river basins, floods and droughts, urban and coastal systems using simulation modelling, information and communication technology, artificial intelligence, and decision support systems. Such a breadth of expertise is needed for effective supervision of PhD fellows and MSc theses within the research group and collaboration in research and education with other research groups across the institute. The candidate will have a strong research profile demonstrated by a continuous record of high-quality publications, experience as an investigator of multi-institutional research programmes, and success in acquiring external funding.
Education: The successful candidate will be passionate about education as demonstrated by a successful record of teaching at the MSc level and student supervision at the MSc and PhD levels in multi-cultural settings. Experience in the use of innovative teaching techniques (e.g. blended and online courses), and adaptation of programmes to changing needs in the water sector would be welcome. Evidence of success in acquiring fellowships and other forms of sponsorship is also an advantage.
Capacity Development: The successful candidate will have experience in projects related to institutional strengthening and development and delivery of professional training in low and middle-income countries. Highly valued experience will include assistance in working with partner academic institutions to establish training programs for partners in government and industry.
Professional Engagement: The successful candidate will be an active member of the water community with a well-developed network of researchers and practitioners internationally (or be prepared to develop this). Evidence of connection to water professionals and organisations from the Global South, and of engagement with stakeholder organisations and experience in the co-development of research activities will be an advantage.
The link to the advert: https://www.un-ihe.org/working-ihe-delft
The advert is attached. Deadline: 31st January, 2023.
Kindly consider circulating it in your network. IHE Delft follows an open procedure of recruitment, which respects diversity and provides equal opportunity to applicants of all backgrounds.
Kind regards,
Biswa Bhattacharya
IHE Delft,
The Netherlands