Full-time Postdoc position (1+2 years) in the field of Logic and Philosophy of
Science
Title: Epistemology and Ethics of Risk
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano,
Milan, Italy
The job is for one Full-time Postdoc Position for 1 year, renewable for 2
additional years. Tenure-track opportunities are also envisaged at the
subsequent stage. The Postdoc will conduct research at the intersection of
epistemology and ethics of risk. We are especially interested in candidates
who wish to investigate the outstanding notions of risk and uncertainty in an
interdisciplinary framework. Knowledge of statistical techniques in risk
analysis and/or (formal) methods for uncertainty representation are
essential.
As is well known, at the heart of the notion of risk are the epistemic notions
of knowledge and uncertainty. Their analysis requires decision theory
methodologies and may raise multiple epistemological but also ethical
questions. This project has two specific objectives: 1) To develop a critical
analysis of prediction models in science in relation to forms of epistemic
uncertainty, in particular seismic risk prediction models; 2) To address the
issue of damage and loss analysis from both an economic and ethical point of
view, also considering new methods proposed in the literature to make
decisions under conditions of severe uncertainty.
The default starting date is 16 May 2021 (but starting a bit later can be
mutually agreed). Gross salary is 24424.56 and coverage by the national
healthcare service is given as part of the employment position. The position
does not involve teaching duties. However, teaching at the undergraduate,
graduate and master level is possible and encouraged and 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. Applicants should have a solid
methodological background and a track-record (or proved pipeline) of
publications in primary international outlets. Knowledge of the Italian
language is not required, but the ability to teach in English is mandatory.
Application Instructions
Applicants can find further details and apply
https://www.polimi.it/index.php?id=3971&tx_wfqbe_pi1[ID]=9532&L=1
Deadline for application is 20 April 2021
The online job interview will be 5 May 2021
The link to Online Services of Politecnico di Milano is:
https://www.polimi.it/en/ ==> TOOLS ==> ONLINE SERVICES
Applicants must pay by the deadline for submitting the application a
contribution fee of 25.82 Euro. This is a necessary requirement of the Italian
legislation.
Politecnico di Milano guarantees equal gender opportunities in recruitment and
career.
Research environment
The postdoc will join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
(https://www.dica.polimi.it/?lang=en), whose mission is centered on the modern
paradigm of the civil and environmental engineer, whereby the ability to meet
society's demand for civil and industrial construction and infrastructure is
closely integrated with the need to safeguard the environmental resources and
mitigate natural and anthropogenic hazards. In particular, the research will
be carried out, under the supervision of Prof. Lorenza Petrini, within the
Department Section of Structures and Environment having specific competences
related to seismic risk, hazard estimates and vulnerability analysis of
structures and infrastructures.
Besides, the postdoc will join 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
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is in the Politecnico di
Milano central campus (Leonardo). Politecnico di Milano has been recently
ranked #1 among Italian Universities in QS Global World Rankings. The campus
is located in the Milan urban area. Central stations of Porta Garibaldi and
Milan Cadorna are at 2-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 Prof. Viola
Schiaffonati (Politecnico di Milano), email:
viola.schiaffonati@polimi.it
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