A simplified procedure for assessing the seismic resilience of hospitals based on functionality curves - 2026_IPD_DABC_5

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano

Posted on: 03/04/2026 Elapsing!

Deadline: 04/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-07 - Structural Analysis And Design

Description

The project aims to develop a simplified procedure for assessing the seismic resilience of hospital facilities, based on a functionality curve that integrates structural, non-structural, and organizational aspects. The methodology is structured in three main phases: (i) typological classification of hospital buildings through field survey forms, and assignment of fragility curves from the literature representative of the seismic behavior of different structural systems and non-structural components; (ii) definition of the Operational Limit State, introducing damage thresholds for non-structural components and minimum service requirements, through the analysis of case studies, literature review, and consultation with experts; (iii) development of the global functionality curve by assigning weighting factors to the fragility curves of the different components, reflecting the impact that their damage has on the hospital’s ability to maintain post-earthquake operability

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/post-doctoral-contracts

Number of positions

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/post-doctoral-contracts Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 50 points) Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 10 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

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