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Full-time Postdoc position (1+1 year) – Politecnico di Milano
DAStU – Department of Architecture and Urban Studies
META – Social Sciences and Humanities for Science and Technology
RISK AND RESILIENCE. EPISTEMOLOGY AND ETHICS OF NATURAL RISKS
This call is for one full-time Postdoc Position for 1 year, renewable for 1 year. The Postdoc fellow will conduct philosophical and interdisciplinary research at Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy) with Daniele Chiffi and the other members of the research unit. The position is funded by Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR), Ministry of University and Research: “RETURN. Multi-Risk Science for Resilient Communities Under a Changing Climate”, Spoke TS-3.
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team and contribute to a research project focused on the analysis of natural risks and resilience. This unique opportunity offers a chance to delve into the complexities of decision theory, examine epistemological implications and explore ethical considerations associated with risk analysis.
This research project has two specific goals: (i) to conduct an ethical and epistemological review of the evaluation methods used in the context of natural risks, e.g., cost benefit analysis (CBA) and multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) and (ii) to investigate models and risk mitigation strategies (in consideration of the hazards, exposure, and vulnerability) from a philosophical perspective in order to promote a better understanding of different types of uncertainty and resilience of communities and territories.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will investigate the current literature on natural risks and uncertainty and analyse how these concepts have been discussed in the philosophical and scientific literature. The Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to elaborate new conceptual frameworks on how to deal with these issues and contribute to the activities carried out by the other members of the research team in fields like philosophy of risk, natural risks (e.g., seismic and flood risk), decision-making under uncertainty.
The position will start on 16 July 2023 (a later date is possible). Gross salary is € 22293 per year and coverage by the national healthcare service is included. The position does not involve teaching duties. However, teaching at undergraduate and graduate level is possible and it will entitle to additional compensation. In an effort to foster internationalization, Politecnico di Milano encourages applications by foreign citizens and by nationals with international experience.
Requirements
Applicants should have a solid methodological background and a track-record of publications in primary international journals. Knowledge of the Italian language is not required. Applicants should have already obtained a PhD degree in philosophy (or related disciplines) by the time of the application.
Application Instructions
Applicants can find further details and apply to the job at
(Italian and English version).
Applications must be submitted by 12 June, 2023 (late applications will not be taken into consideration).
The online job interview is scheduled on 27 June, 2023 at 15:00 CET.
Politecnico di Milano guarantees equal gender opportunities in recruitment and career.
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Applicants must pay by the deadline for submitting the application a contribution fee of 25.82 Euro.
Research environment
The appointee will join the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies (DAStU) (https://www.dastu.polimi.it/en/) and the study unit META – Social Sciences and Humanities for Science and Technology (http://www.meta.polimi.it). META is an interdisciplinary network of scholars in the humanities and social sciences aiming to produce and disseminate knowledge and offering expertise in epistemological, ethical, and social issues related to the processes of science, technology, and innovation.
Campus and city
DAStU is located in the Politecnico di Milano central campus (Leonardo). Politecnico di Milano has been recently ranked worldwide #10 in Architecture and #1 among Italian Universities in QS Global World Rankings. The campus is located in the Milan urban area. Milan Central Station is at 3-stops of public transportation (10 minutes). Milan is the second largest city in Italy. It is the business and financial capital of the country and one of the most important hubs for design and fashion in the world. It is home to a vibrant and international population and has a large offer of cultural attractions and events.
If you want to know more about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Daniele Chiffi (email: daniele.chiffi@polimi.it)