8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 From: Ciro Del Negro <ciro.delnegro@xxxxxxx> Dear All, Deadline EXTENDED to 7th August, at 12.00 pm (noon). 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). *Call for Applications* The official call of the University of Catania is available here: https://www.unict.it/sites/default/files/ds_altri_documenti/bando_xxxv_en_0.pdf *Title of the PhD course (XXXV Cycle)* Computer Science (International) *PhD course Coordinator at the University of Catania* Prof. Sebastiano Battiato of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science *Place with INGV scolarship" The details regarding the place with scholarship financed by the National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the research theme (point 5) are available here: https://www.unict.it/sites/default/files/ds_altri_documenti/annex_1_18_en_0.pdf *Research theme* Mathematical Models for Volcanic Hazard Monitoring and Decision Methods for Risk Mitigation and Uncertainty Quantification *Research 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 eruptive processes able to identify interactions between associated hazards (such as lava flows and ash dispersion) 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. *Research timetable* During the first year the research activity will be focused on the hazard modeling and risk assessment of lava flows, in the next two years other volcanic hazards will be considered for multihazard assessments. Moreover, understanding and quantifying uncertainties surrounding model inputs, the modeling process, and model outputs will be important to make the modeling of volcanic hazards effective. *Requirements* The applicant should have a master degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Geophysics, 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. Skills in coding and modelling of volcanic processes 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 salary (�15,343 pa x 3 years) - Costs for training and conference attendance *Application procedure* The application form is web based and must be completed electronically through the University of Catania online application system available at: https://studenti.smartedu.unict.it All the required documents are listed below (please note that they should all be prepared or translated into English): a) Curriculum Vitae (CV) b) Degree certificate and request of equivalence (according to the form available here: https://www.unict.it/sites/default/files/ds_altri_documenti/all_19_20_21_en_0.pdf ) for graduates from non-Italian universities c) Research project (activity proposal related to the research theme of the INGV scholarship: Mathematical Models for Volcanic Hazard Monitoring and Decision Methods for Risk Mitigation and Uncertainty Quantification) (2 or 3 pages are enough) d) List of publications (if any) e) Documents attesting English knowledge or computer skills, if any f) Documents concerning the completion of further university courses; g) Copy of an identity document After completing the online application form, you will be required to pay a � 30,00 fee. *Timeframe* Applications will be accepted until the August 7, 2019, at 12.00 pm (noon). *Selection procedure* Evaluation of qualifications *Start date* The start date is the 1st November 2019. * Research group at INGV* Our research group in Catania consists of 3 senior researchers: Ciro Del Negro (Research Director in Physics; volcanic hazards modeling); Sonia Calvari (Research Director in Earth Sciences; field volcanology); Alexis Herault (Professor in Engineering Mathematics at CNAM in Paris; geophysical fluid dynamics); and 4 young researchers: Gaetana Ganci (PhD in Engineering; multispectral satellite data analysis); Giuseppe Bilotta (PhD in Mathematics; mathematical and computer modeling); Annalisa Cappello (PhD in Computer Science; volcanic risk assessment); Claudia Corradino (PhD in Engineering; satellite image processing). Our research interests lie in quantitative volcanic hazards assessment. We achieve this through the joint use of field data, satellite observations and numerical models. Recent research has focused 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. *Workplace* The PhD course is planning to carry out full-time research at the Catania Section of the INGV, for which a permanent stay in Catania city is required for three years. *Contact* Further inquiries about the position are welcome. 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