Contratto di ricerca – Responsabile della ricerca: Prof. Giuseppe Aiello

Opportunita; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Palermo invita a presentare candidatura per un contratto di ricerca post-dottorato della durata di 24 mesi, sotto la supervisione del Prof. Giuseppe Ciraolo, Dipartimento di Ingegneria.

Il focus è sulla modellazione di onde meteor-tsunami e trasporto indotto da correnti costiere, con valide partnership INTERREG Italia-Malta. È richiesto un PhD o equivalente e disponibilità di cittadinanza UE o permesso di soggiorno.

Qualifications

• È richiesto un dottorato di ricerca o diploma equivalente.
• Cittadinanza UE o diritti di soggiorno validi richiesti.
• Idoneità al servizio ai sensi delle normative vigenti in Italia.

Responsibilities

• Sviluppare modelli numerici per la propagazione di onde meteor-tsunami.
• Modellare processi idrodinamici per il trasporto di inquinanti, microplastiche e rifiuti marini.
• Effettuare la calibrazione e la validazione dei modelli con misurazioni sul campo.

Education

PhD o diploma equivalente

Job description

PostDocActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Contratto di ricerca – Responsabile della ricerca: Prof. Giuseppe AielloUniversity of Palermo Palermo, ItalySalary: **EUR 56,913**Application Deadline: **November 6, 2026**Contract Duration: **24 months**Position Type: **PostDoc**Date Posted: **October 26, 2026**Research Field: **Engineering**Department: **Department of Engineering**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Explicify summary## Offer SummaryThe University of Palermo invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral research contract under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Ciraolo within the Department of Engineering. The position focuses on modeling weather-tsunami wave propagation and storm-induced transport in coastal areas. Key responsibilities include developing numerical models for simulating wave propagation and hydrodynamic processes involving pollutants, microplastics, and marine litter. The research aligns with INTERREG Italia-Malta projects WAVEGUARD and TECMARECO, emphasizing model calibration against field measurements. Eligible candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent diploma, possess EU citizenship or appropriate residence rights, and meet fitness requirements. The gross economic treatment is €56,912.96 for the full duration. Applications are accepted via public selection from October 26 to November 6, 2026.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## Project DescriptionArt. 1 - Duration and amount of the research contract A public selection procedure is called, by title and interview, for the award of n. 1 research contract, as specified below: -GSD: 08/CEAR-01 -SSD: CEAR-01/B - Head of Research: Prof. Giuseppe Ciraolo - Department of Engineering -Title of the research program: Modeling of weather-tsunami wave propagation and storm currentinduced transport in coastal areas - Description of the research program on which the post-doc researcher will be engaged: The research project will focus on the development and implementation of numerical models for the AREA RICERCA E INNOVAZIONE Settore Dottorati e contratti per la ricerca – U.O. Assegni di ricerca Piazza Marina n. 61 – 90133 Palermo e-mail: [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail] pec: [e-mail] unipa.itsimulation of wave propagation from weather-tsunamis and on the development and implementation of hydrodynamic models (2D/3D) for the simulation of the transport of pollutants, micro and macroplastics and marine-litter, induced by wave motion. The areas of study are those of the WAVEGUARD project and the TECMARECO project. Particular attention will be paid to the possibility of calibrating and validating the models by comparison with open field measurements. -Duration: 24 months -Funds: Research Projects INTERREG Italia-Malta “WAVEGUAR - Enhanced monitoring and disaster response to mitigate impacts of extreme meteo-marine events” - code U-GOV: PRJ-2082 – WP: “Costi rendicontabili” - CUP: B73C25000200002 and INTERREG Italia-Malta “TECMARECO – Tecnologie ad alta risoluzione per il monitoraggio di rifiuti marini e rilevamento di effetti sugli ecosistemi marini protetti, verso un sistema di rilevamento rapido transfrontaliero” - code U-GOV: PRJ-2059 – WP: “Costi rendicontabili” - CUP: B93C23001840007. The gross economic treatment for 24 months is equal to € 56,912.96 including the costs to be borne by the recipient. Art. 2 – Admission requirements 1. Only those who are in possession, on the expiry of the final date for submission of applications for admission may be selected to award research contracts of the Doctor of Research or of a diploma obtained abroad and recognised as equivalent for the sole purpose of participation in the selection procedure by the Selection Board, or, for the fields concerned, of the degree of specialization in the medical area. 2. Candidates who are enrolled in the third year of the PhD course or who are enrolled in the last year of the medical specialization course may also apply to the selection, provided that the award of the licence is to be made within six months of the date of publication of the selection notice. 3. May not participate in the selection: a) permanent staff employed by universities, public research establishments and institutions whose diploma in scientific further training has been recognised as equivalent to the title of Doctor of Science within the meaning of Article 74, fourth paragraph, of the Decree of the President of the Republic of 11 July 1980, n. 382; b) those who have benefited from fixed-term research contracts pursuant to Article 24 of Law 240 of 2010; c) those who have a relationship of kinship or affinity up to and including the 4th degree with a professor/researcher belonging to the structure (Department, Autonomous Expenditure Centre) that has proposed the activation of the contract, or with the Rector, the Director-General or a member of the Board. For admission to the public selection referred to in art. 1, it is also required to meet the following general requirements: a) Italian nationality or the nationality of another Member State of the European Union, or a declaration that you are family members of persons who do not have the nationality of a Member State, provided they have the right of residence or the right of permanent residence, as well as third-country nationals who are holders of the EC residence permit for long-term residents or who have refugee status or subsidiary protection status; b) fitness for service. It is without prejudice to the option for the Administration to submit to a medical check-up the/the contest winner/winner according to the current regulations; c) be in compliance with the rules concerning the leverage obligations for new entrants until 1985; d) the enjoyment of civil and political rights; e) not have been convicted of criminal offences, even if they have not been found guilty, which prevent the establishment or continuation of the employment relationship with the public administration. AREA RICERCA E INNOVAZIONE Settore Dottorati e contratti per la ricerca – U.O. Assegni di ricerca Piazza Marina n. 61 – 90133 Palermo e-mail: [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail] pec: [e-mail] unipa.it*This is an excerpt; the full call is in the official documents below.*### Call details* **Institution:** University of Palermo* **Discipline sector:** 08/CEAR-01* **Call type:** Contratti di Ricerca* **Call code:** 2026-cdr-12* **Applications open:** 26-10-2026 15:00* **Application deadline:** 06-11-2026 23:59### Official documents* Portale di Ateneo* Linee guida alla compilazione della domanda* 5974153 bando contratto di ricerca interreg italia malta prof. ciraolo en---### Academic Contact**Prof. Giuseppe Ciraolo**Department of Engineering [e-mail]26/10/2026Last UpdateUniversity of Palermopica.cineca.it## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website Source Domain**pica.cineca.it**Status**Verified official source**Always cross-verify dates and details on the university's official site before submitting your application.