[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
christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com
Thu May 2 06:57:47 MDT 2019
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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