2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 From: Ciro Del Negro <ciro.delnegro@xxxxxxx> 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 Dear All, A fully funded (salary and research) PhD position supported by the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) is available at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Catania (Italy). *Project title* Mathematical Models for Volcanic Hazard Monitoring and Decision Methods for Risk Mitigation and Uncertainty Quantification *Project Description* Effective volcanic risk management depends strongly on the degree of proactive policies of risk reduction. Ideally, these policies should be developed based on comprehensive volcanic risk assessments, which are completed with careful data collection such satellite and ground-based observations, subsequent modeling of the hazard uncertainties and elements at risk, and ultimately estimating the associated vulnerability. In reality, this rarely occurs. Instead, policies are commonly made based on incomplete hazard assessments and without careful consideration of exposure and vulnerability. At many active volcanoes, the data necessary to classify vulnerability is insufficiently catalogued, requiring the development of new methods to improve exposure information. In addition, models of volcanic processes able to identify interactions between volcanic hazard and vulnerability are limited by many sources of uncertainty. Principal among these concerns are uncertainties surrounding model inputs, the modeling process, and model outputs. Characterizing uncertainties will allow more confidence in the interpretation of model simulations and the application of model results for improved decision support systems. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate how hazard modeling and risk assessment can be combined to increase preparedness and implement mitigation measures. We foresee application to two cases: Mount Etna in Italy, and Piton de la Fournaise, La Réunion. *Requirements* The applicant should have a master degree in Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or other related fields (it is enough if you have handed in your thesis by the position start time), and have an interest in the volcanic hazards risk assessment. Computational and physical skills are useful, experience in volcanology or statistical analysis is an advantage. Candidates are expected to be able to communicate easily in oral and written English, work independently and in an international team of researchers with different disciplinary backgrounds. *Studentships details* The student will be funded for 3 years, including: - Annual stipend (�15,343 pa x 3 years) - Costs for training and conference attendance *Application procedure* All applications should be emailed directly to Dr Ciro Del Negro ( ciro.delnegro@xxxxxxx) When applying, please ensure the following documents are attached: 1. CV as well as copies of undergraduate and graduate certificates; 2. Cover letter (1 page max) with a brief statement of research experience and motivation; 3. Contact details of two references (academic, where possible). All applications will be answered when a decision has been made. *Timeframe* Applications will be accepted until the 25th of July 2019. *Start date * The start date is the 1st November 2019. *Contact* Further inquiries about the position are welcome. Please contact Dr Ciro Del Negro for scientific aspects directly by e-mail: ciro.delnegro@xxxxxxx All the best, Ciro Del Negro ============================================================== Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI). ASU - http://www.asu.edu/ PSU - http://pdx.edu/ GVP - http://www.volcano.si.edu/ IAVCEI - http://www.iavcei.org/ To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxx. To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxx. Please do not send attachments. ============================================================== ------------------------------
