PhD or Postdoctoral Position

PhD or Postdoctoral Position

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Start: Jan 1, 2026 • Advisor: Prof. Avi Ostfeld (https://ostfeld.net.technion.ac.il/)

Project: StaySafe for Intermittent Agricultural Irrigation

Support: BMBF–MOST

Join the Water Systems Lab to ensure safe reclaimed-water use for intermittent irrigation under dynamic conditions. Work spans microbial/AMR dynamics, disinfection & biofilm control, and a digital twin for system optimization using EPyT-C/EPANET.

·      Model multi-species transport, regrowth, and ARB/ARG fate.

·      Fuse pilot data into probabilistic/ML frameworks; design control & disinfection strategies.

·      Collaborate with TUM partners; publish results.

·      PhD track: M.Sc. in a relevant field.

·      Postdoc: PhD in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering (or related).

·      Strength in water-quality modeling/microbiology/AI; Python tools (EPyT-C, WNTR, EPANET-MSX) a plus.

·      Strong writing and teamwork.

Send CV + cover letter to [email protected]