Glacio-hydrological Modeling of the Buffer Role of Glaciers (Alps and Andes) in the Face of Climate Change (M/F)

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Institut des géosciences de l'environnement

ST MARTIN D HERES • Isère

  • FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
  • 36 months
  • Doctorate

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Offer at a glance

The Unit

Institut des géosciences de l'environnement

Contract Type

FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis

Working hHours

Full Time

Workplace

38400 ST MARTIN D HERES

Contract Duration

36 months

Date of Hire

01/11/2026

Remuneration

2300 € gross monthly

Apply Application Deadline : 16 October 2026 23:59

Job Description

Thesis Subject

This dissertation will develop a coupled, distributed glacio-hydrological modeling framework that combines physical glacier modeling with physics-informed machine learning using differentiable programming (Universal Differential Equations). Using the ODINN.il glacier model, the Ph.D. student will improve ice thickness inversions and future projections for glaciers in the Alps and the Andes by integrating heterogeneous datasets (surface velocities, radar thicknesses, mass balances, DTMs). ODINN. It will then be coupled with a differentiable hydrological model calibrated using an LSTM to simulate glacial runoff and its downstream hydrological impact.

Your Work Environment

Glacio-hydrological models are essential for translating climate projections into actionable information on water resources, particularly in high-mountain regions where glacier melt significantly influences river flow. However, existing models often lack the resolution and physical detail needed to accurately represent key glacial processes at the watershed scale.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

2300 € gross monthly

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

Offer reference UMR5001-SANASK0-007
CN Section(s) / Research Area Mathematics and mathematical interactions
Relevant experience 1 to 4 years

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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Glacio-hydrological Modeling of the Buffer Role of Glaciers (Alps and Andes) in the Face of Climate Change (M/F)

FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis • 36 months • Doctorate • ST MARTIN D HERES

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