Game-based approaches for orientation, education and teaching of geosciences.

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Florence
Posted on: 01/07/2026 Elapsing! Deadline: 16/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

04/GEOS-03 - Physical Geography, Geomorphology And Applied Geology

Description

Support for the implementation of the E+KA220SCH "Earthivism" project. The research involves conducting sessions of the educational game "Dangers & Dwellers" with the intended target group (Italian high school students aged 16-19), collecting data using questionnaires and structured observation grids, analyzing the data, and assessing the effectiveness of the gamified approach in conveying concepts related to the sustainable management of geological risks.

Compensation

22,500 Euro

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università di Firenze - Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra (DST)

How to apply

segreteria@dst.unifi.it

Selection process

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A full proficiency of written and spoken Italian is a prerequisite, under penalty of exclusion from the selection process. Experience in the following scientific topics is required: georisks, sustainable management of landslide, flood, and seismic risks, community resilience to georisks, and statistical data analysis. Proven experience in public engagement activities aimed at Italian secondary school students (aged 16-19), who are the project's target audience, will be an advantage.