Post-doctoral research appointment
08/CEAR-01 - Hydraulics, Hydrology, Hydraulic And Maritime Engineering 08/CEAR-05 - Geotechnical Engineering 08/CEAR-07 - Structural Analysis And Design
Uni. Pavia
Posted on: 08/10/2026 Deadline: 11/11/2026

2026-IpdDip-03-DICAR- Advanced numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering for the assessment and mitigation of risks posed by natural hazards to structures and infrastructure

The research programme is aimed at the development and application of advanced numerical modelling methodologies in geotechnical engineering for assessing the safety and resilience of structures and infrastructure exposed to natural hazards, with particular reference to seismic and hydrogeological hazards. The activity will include the definition and calibration of numerical and digital models, the simulation of the effects induced by natural events, and the analysis of risk mitigation strategies. The effectiveness of mitigation measures and the interactions between soil, structures and infrastructure will also be assessed through selected case studies. The activities are part of Action 2 of the DORIAN project, devoted to the safety, sustainability and resilience of structures and infrastructure, and to the development of digital tools for simulating the effects of natural events and the related mitigation measures.

Selection process

The application for admission to the selection procedure (dated and signed),the documents and publications considered useful for the evaluation must be submitted, under penalty of exclusion, electronically, by visiting the following web page: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr selecting the Competition Notice you have chosen. In order to register with the system, you must have an email address. Following the guidelines published in the procedure, the applicant must enter all the information required for the application, enclosing all documents in electronic .PDF format. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of qualifications and interview, supplemented by a test of knowledge of the foreign language (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications). The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idrThe selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme.Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):Documented prior research experience in earthquake engineering, with particular emphasis on assessing the effects of soil–structure interaction on structural response under seismic loading
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