[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc position, Study of mitigation of the effects of climate changes and subsidence on saltwater intrusion in coastal areas, Italy

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Deadline: 13 May 2019

Location: University of Ferrara, Italy

Postdoc position in 'Study of mitigation of the effects of

climate changes and subsidence on saltwater intrusion in

coastal areas'

Where

The Department of Physics and Earth Science of the University of Ferrara ranked first in

Italy for its research quality and has been selected by the Ministry of Education, University

and Research (MIUR) as one of the "Department of Excellence" and is receiving financial

support for research activities as foreseen by the Budget Law 2017.

Responsibilities and tasks

The postdoc will be employed at the Department of Physics and Earth Sciences of the

University of Ferrara. The research will focus on the study of the mechanisms of saltwater

intrusion and the effects that sea level rise and the change in rainfall pattern exert on this

phenomenon. The research will be based on: 1) Data acquisition, 2) Advanced

geostatistical and machine-learning models for spatial data analysis, 3) Laboratory-scale

investigation of saltwater intrusion dynamics, 4) Application of numerical modelling for the

simulation of scenarios and hypothesis of intervention.

Qualifications/Candidate requirements

Phd (or almost completed) in with competences in hydrogelogy/hydrology.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or an equivalent overseas degree in

Environmental Engineering/Civil Engineering/Earth Science. Candidates with suitable work

experience and strong capacity in numerical modelling and experimental skills are

particularly welcome to apply. Overseas applicants should have fluent English language

skills.

Funding: The scholarship will be funded by italian Ministry of Research within the

framework of 'Fondi MIUR Dipartimenti di ECCELLENZA LP4 - CUP F71G18000210001'

The grant is € 20.325,20 per year.. The position is for one year extendible to three years

How to Apply

For priority consideration, please submit a short letter of interest and CV by May 13,

2019 to Dr Claudia Cherubini (claudia.cherubini at unife.it)

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