1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Alexander Garcia <alexander.garcia@xxxxxxx> Dear Colleagues, We are writing to advertise an open postdoctoral research grant for 1 position in research at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), sections of Bologna and Catania, Italy, in the frame of the Italian project â??PIANETA DINAMICO - PANACEA (Probabilistic AssessmeNt of volCano-related multi-hazard and multi-risk at Mount EtnA). *The title of the research:* "Characterization and simulation of volcanic processes and statistical data analysis" *About the project:* The PANACEA project aims to develop new capabilities for volcanic and seismic disaster management at Mount Etna, Italy, based on multi-hazard and multi-risk analyses. PANACEA focuses on the integration of historical seismic, volcanological field-based and remote sensing data, accurate physics-based models, and advanced probabilistic approaches, which is the key to improve our ability to assess volcanic multi-hazards and identify at-risk zones. To this aim, the project will address unresolved challenging issues for: (i) improving knowledge of the long-term seismic and eruptive history of Etna volcano; (ii) numerical modelling and simulation of complex geophysical flows including lava, pyroclastic flows and tephra, exploiting high-performance parallel computing techniques, both on CPU and GPU; (iii) probabilistic mapping of single volcano-related hazards; (iv) developing a flexible probabilistic framework, able to produce both (v) long-term and short-term multi-hazard maps and the quantification of cascading effects scenarios that will be also directly usable for (vi) multi-risk assessment. *About the position:* We are looking for candidates interested in physical and stochastic modelling applied to volcanic hazard assessment. The expected activities can be summarized as follows: - To contribute in the implementation of probabilistic hazard assessment at Etna volcano (Italy), in particular by modelling volcanic ash dispersion and fallout; - Stochastic analysis using eruption catalogues (considering spatial and temporal distribution of events) for determining event rates in the long term; - Analysis of data from different remote sensing instruments for a better constraint of explosive activity at Etna. Deadline for application: 8 June 2021 Expected start: September 2021 *Qualifications:* -University degree (master level, course of study not less than four years) in Earth sciences, physics, mathematics, engineering, or an equivalent degree to be evaluated during the admission procedure; - Doctorate (PhD) in a scientific field closely related to the proposed research; - Good programming skills; - Knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques; - Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English. *Funding:* The grant has a duration of *16 months*. Subject to progress verification and funding availability, it may possibly be renewed. The research activities will be carried on at the INGV offices in Bologna and/or Catania (Italy). *Salary*: the gross *annual* remuneration is set at *29696* Euros (twenty-nine thousand, six hundred ninety six Euros). *Link to the official announcement and documentation* (the website is in Italian, but you can find the link to the PDF document with â??English Translationâ??) : https://ingv.trasparenza-valutazione-merito.it/web/trasparenza/papca-p/-/papca/display/522493?p_auth=8TwwA1aM&p_p_state=pop_up For more information, please contact Dr. Alexander Garcia (INGV-Bologna, alexander.garcia@xxxxxxx) and Dr. Simona Scollo (INGV-Catania, simona.scollo@xxxxxxx). Kind regards, Alex Garcia & Simona Scollo 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
