Research Engineer

TN Italy; Pavia; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled developer to create open-source tools for seismic hazard assessment. This role involves collaborating with a global team of scientists and contributing to the development of national and regional hazard models. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational programming, particularly in Python, and experience with scientific libraries. This position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and to train the next generation of scientists in seismic hazard analysis. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of earthquake risk assessment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of computational programming for scientific applications.
• Experience with scientific libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas, and matplotlib.

Mansioni

• Develop open-source tools for probabilistic seismic hazard assessment.
• Support creation of national and global PSHA hazard models.
• Train scientists and students in software use and seismic hazard analysis.

Conoscenze

Python

numpy

scipy

pandas

matplotlib

numba

communication skills

organizational skills

multi-tasking

Formazione

PhD in STEM discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

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Primary duties for this position will be:

1. The development of open-source tools and software for probabilistic seismic hazard and risk assessment, in collaboration with the IT team.
2. Supporting the creation of national, regional, and global PSHA hazard models, working closely with scientists worldwide.
3. Conducting active research into new theoretical concepts and computational techniques for probabilistic seismic hazard development and application.
4. Training scientists and students in software use and seismic hazard analysis.

Restrictions

• Telecommuting is OK
• No Agencies Please

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of computational programming for scientific applications, particularly in Python, with experience in scientific libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib, numba, etc.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate openly and effectively with team members.
• A PhD in a STEM discipline is appreciated but not required.

About the Company

The Global Earthquake Model (GEM) is a collaborative effort that integrates science and organizations to promote open tools, models, and datasets for seismic hazard and risk calculation. The GEM Hazard Team maintains earthquake databases and develops tools like the OpenQuake Engine for seismic hazard analysis, collaborating worldwide to advance the field.