Postdoctoral Researcher in experimental fluvial research of ice-covered river systems

Aalto University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position related to fluvial research of ice-covered river systems. The position relates to a project called CRIce (“Changing River Ice: integrating (cryo-) laboratory flume experiments with seasonal field measurements for detecting impacts of environmental changes on fluvial systems”) funded by the Research Council of Finland.

The duration of the positions is 2 years, starting latest in autumn 2026.

Your network and team

The position is based on Aalto University’s Water and Environmental Engineering Research Group (WAT). The postdoctoral researcher will be especially working with flume experiments of ice covered river systems both at EHL (Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory) and AIWT (Aalto Ice and Wave Tank), together with other project personnel and wider team lead by Assistant Prof. Lotsari.

Your experience and ambitions

Requirements for the position:

• 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

What we offer

• The expected starting date in the position is at the latest on September 1st, 2026. Living in Finland during the contract is compulsory.
• Employment contracts will be made for 2 years with the funding from the Research Council of Finland.
• The starting salary is approximately 4148 €/month (gross).
• We work in a hybrid way with flexible office hours, and the primary workplace is at our active university campus in Otaniemi, Espoo.