Postdoctoral Researchers in Water and Digitalisation

Organisation/Company AALTO UNIVERSITY Research Field Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 27 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.

Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Aalto University’s Water and Environmental Engineering Research Group is looking for

Postdoctoral researchers in water and digitalisation

The duration of the positions is 1.5 years, starting latest in summer 2026.

The positions are based on Aalto University’s Water and Environmental Engineering Research Group WAT (Water and Environmental Engineering | Aalto University ). WAT is a multi- and interdisciplinary group that promotes sustainable water management through three key research areas:
Water Resources Management and Environmental Hydraulics, Water and Development; and Water and Wastewater Engineering.

All positions are linked to the Digital Waters (DIWA) Flagship ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ): more information on DIWA can be found below.

We are now looking for three Postdoctoral Researchers with topics related to the development of digital solutions for water resources measurement, modelling, assessment, planning and management, including the role of Digital Twins:

• Watershed modelling and links with digital solutions and Digital Twin creation
• River system model data pipelines and Digital Twin creation
• Transformative water management through digital solutions

Requirements for the positions

• Doctoral degree from a relevant field (completed before starting in the position)
• A good command of English
• Ability and enthusiasm to work in the position and as part of a multidisciplinary research network.

The applicants should clearly indicate which of the three positions they are applying for. You can apply for several positions, but you should indicate your preference for those on the application form.

We encourage applicants from a variety of relevant fields to apply, including e.g. water engineering, hydrology, natural sciences and geosciences. Knowledge of the key aspects of the positions (of watershed modelling for topic 1, river system modelling for topic 2, and transformative water management for topic
3) is a strong merit for the positions. Prior knowledge of digital twins is a major asset related to all three topics. Coding skills are required for the positions related to topics 1 and 2, while Finnish language competence as well as experience from stakeholder collaboration are strong merits for the position on topic 3.

Please state your skills when demonstrating the ability to work in the position (see below the required documents).

Our workplace values equality and diversity, and we therefore encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

What we offer

• We offer you an interesting job in an inspiring and multidisciplinary work environment. We will familiarize you with your work tasks, and you will be part of a competent team that will provide you with support for your tasks. We encourage and offer opportunities for continuous development of your own expertise.
• You will become part of a wide and unique network of researchers, from early career to senior researchers within the DIWA Flagship.
• The expected starting date in the position is at the latest on June 1st, 2026. Living in Finland during the…