Assessing the impacts of drought extremes on the African hydropower system - 2026_IDR_DEIB_11

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 10/03/2026 Deadline: 16/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IINF-04 - Systems And Control Engineering

Description

Climate change and increasing hydrological variability are posing significant risks to the reliability and cost-effectiveness of hydropower-based energy systems in Africa, at a time of rapidly growing electricity demand and large-scale infrastructure investments.This research programme aims to assess the impacts of drought extremes on the African hydropower system by integrating climate-driven hydrological projections and stress-testing approaches within continent-scale energy system optimisation models. The proposed methodologies will enable a systematic evaluation of system performance, investment trade-offs, and resilience under extreme but plausible drought conditions, providing quantitative evidence to support climate-resilient and economically viable long-term energy planning across Africa, including relevant local case studies as part of the BERLIN project.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 35 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 30 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 35 points)

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