Postdoc in Transdisciplinary Digital Twins for Climate-Smart and Health-Safe Cities (AI)

TL;DR

Postdoc in Transdisciplinary Digital Twins for Climate-Smart and Health-Safe Cities (AI/GIS): Developing a digital twin platform to integrate climate, hydrological, and epidemiological models for urban planning with an accent on knowledge-graph-based data integration and explainable decision-support interfaces. Focus on simulating urban heat stress, flooding, and health risks to support evidence-based climate adaptation in Rotterdam and São Paulo.

Location: Must relocate to the Netherlands (Delft)

Salary: €3,546 - €5,538 per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Lead the development of the UrbanHealthTwin digital twin platform, integrating climate, hydrological, and epidemiological models.
• Develop knowledge-graph-based approaches for integrating heterogeneous datasets.
• Design interactive and explainable digital twin interfaces for policymakers and public health professionals.
• Coordinate digital twin activities across an international consortium involving partners in the Netherlands and Brazil.
• Conduct case studies on urban heat islands, waterlogging risks, and mosquito breeding risks.
• Contribute to scientific publications, prototypes, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, AI, Geomatics, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with digital twins, geospatial modelling, simulation workflows, or semantic data integration.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python and/or JavaScript.
• Proficiency in GIS and spatial data processing.
• Ability to travel to São Paulo, Brazil for an extended research stay.
• Fluent English communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic web technologies.
• Knowledge of FAIR data principles and climate-risk mapping.
• Experience in epidemiological or urban climate modelling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme via ABP.
• Flexible working week with 232 leave hours per year.
• Comprehensive relocation support via the Coming to Delft Service and Dual Career Programme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development through education and training courses.
• Health insurance discounts and vitality programs.