Postdoc in Geophysical Subsurface Imaging, AI and Digital Twins at Twente, Netherlands

About the Position

This three-year postdoctoral role combines geophysical sensing, physical models and AI to study underground structures and infrastructure. The research supports subsurface monitoring and digital twins.

Research Position Overview

Integrate radar, resistivity, seismic or electromagnetic observations with machine learning. Develop hybrid models for subsurface interpretation, forecasting and decision support.

Research Areas

• Geophysical subsurface imaging
• Physics-informed AI
• Infrastructure digital twins

Funding and Duration

Employment and financial support

Component	Details
Position	Postdoctoral employee
Salary	€4,251–€5,760 gross/month, depending on experience and qualifications.
Duration	Three years, full-time.
Benefits	8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus and pension.
Programme / host support	Sectorplan Earth and Environmental Sciences (AMW).

Eligibility and Requirements

Academic preparation and skills

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide, subject to the official qualifications and recruitment checks.
Academic preparation	PhD in geophysics, Earth sciences, engineering geology, civil engineering, remote sensing or a related field.
Research skills	Geophysical sensing/imaging, quantitative programming and a publication record appropriate to career stage.
Language	Excellent English communication and scientific writing required.

Application dates

Recruitment dates and location

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open when verified against the official source
Deadline	Before 1 November 2026; vacancy summary lists 31 October.
Start date	Not specified in the vacancy.
Location	Enschede, Netherlands

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: Before 1 November 2026 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

How to Apply

• Motivation letter: maximum two A4 pages.
• Detailed CV, at least one reference contact and a short PhD-thesis description.

Submit through the application button on the official recruitment page.

Selection and Contact

Interviews are scheduled for 16 and/or 17 November 2026.

Project contact: Professor Mark van der Meijde or Léon Olde Scholtenhuis.

About University of Twente

The role is jointly hosted by Geosciences (ITC) and Civil Engineering and Management (ET), with research at the University of Twente FieldLab.

Official Link

Vacancy details verified against the official source. The employer’s notice governs recruitment terms.

Read the official vacancy and apply

Application guides

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• How to Read a PhD Job Advert: Funding, Eligibility and Application Steps

English language requirements

No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is requested for this employed Dutch position; English is assessed through the application documents and an interview in English.