Development of flood damage models - 2026_IPD_DICA_2

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 09/06/2026 Deadline: 09/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-01 - Hydraulics, Hydrology, Hydraulic And Maritime Engineering

Description

The research activity is carried out within the framework of the DROP project (co-designed Decision support system and solutions for flood Resilience with and fOr People), funded by Fondazione Cariplo, and aims to develop predictive models of flood damage, with particular reference to impacts on people and the environment. The researcher, in coordination with the other project partners, will be responsible for analysing data collected through a questionnaire addressed to the population, in order to develop predictive models supporting risk mitigation strategies. To this end, the researcher will also be involved in the participatory activities envisaged by the project, which engage local stakeholders.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

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 40 points) Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 25 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 25 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 10 points)