PhD Programme in Earthquake Engineering

Position: Doctorate Institute: IUSS Pavia
Posted on: 11/05/2026 Deadline: 15/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-04 - Geomatics, 08/CEAR-05 - Geotechnical Engineering, 08/CEAR-07 - Structural Analysis And Design

Description

The PhD ROSE is a three-year full-time joint programme with the University of Pavia. It aims to train graduates and professionals with strong scientific and professional capabilities, aware of the cultural, technical and management contents related to earthquake engineering and seismic risk, including topics related to seismology, geophysics, geology, geotechnics, behaviour of materials and structures, structural analysis, design of new structures and assessment of existing structures, with particular attention to the study of data acquisition methods, methods of investigation of materials, technologies and structures, the development of interpretative frameworks for assessment of hazard, vulnerability, exposure and, consequently, seismic risk, and techniques for safeguarding elements and structures, essential project components for risk reduction. The programme is characterised by interdisciplinary character, international experience, constant reference to the most advanced research.

Compensation

18,645 Euro

Number of positions

8

Maximum duration

36.0

Funding body

Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori di Pavia

Selection process

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Qualifications and interview The admission requirements are the following:a) “Laurea Magistrale”, or other equivalent academic qualification (second level degree) obtained abroad and recognized as valid.Participation to competitive examination is also open to those who will obtain their Degree by and no later than 30 September 2026. In this case, conditional admission shall be granted.