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Postdoctoral position (1+2y) in epistemology & ethics of risk, Milano (Italy), Deadline: 20 Apr 2021

*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://aunicalogin.polimi.it/aunicalogin/aunicalogin/controller/IdentificazioneUnica.do?evn_jaf_cambio_lingua=event&lang=EN&screenName=/IdentificazioneUnica&freezecount=true&jaf_currentWFID=main&polij_step=0&__pj0=0&__pj1=bc403c5e2edc9df1af1332ffa743235b


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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