Postdoc: Risk Communication & Ignition Prevention

Inesc Tec; Portugal; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

INESC TEC invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Grant (BIPD) under the IGNIT project in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on negligent ignitions, community risk perception, and tailored risk communication strategies.

It includes literature reviews, surveys, and organizing workshops with Living Labs to assess program effectiveness. The candidate will conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, engage communities, and contribute to dissemination.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering and Public Policy, or related areas.
• The PhD degree must have been obtained within the three years prior to the date of submission of the application and the research work leading to the award must have been carried out at a host entity other than INESC TEC.
• Experience in organizing workshops.
• Experience in quantitative analysis, including non-parametric methods and/or multicriteria analysis.
• Experience in statistical analysis using R/RStudio.
• Willingness to pursue personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the IGNIT project by identifying areas prone to negligent ignitions and understanding rural residents’ perceptions.
• Update literature review on risk communication and community engagement.
• Organize workshops and events focused on risk communication and ignition reduction.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication programs within target communities.
• Collaborate with Living Labs and researchers to validate knowledge gaps and misconceptions.

Skills

Workshop organization

Quantitative analysis

R/RStudio

NVivo

Focus groups

Spreadsheets

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering and Public Policy, or related areas

Tools

R/RStudio

NVivo

Spreadsheets

Job description

INESC TEC invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Grant (BIPD) under the IGNIT project in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on negligent ignitions, community risk perception, and tailored risk communication strategies.

It includes literature reviews, surveys, and organizing workshops with Living Labs to assess program effectiveness. The candidate will conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, engage communities, and contribute to dissemination.