Applied Physics

1 Assistant Professor position
(Deadline June 20th, 2022 13:00 )
Fields

Applyed Physics;

Profile

The appointed fixed-term researcher will conduct research on the topics characterizing the field of Applied Physics (e.g. study, production and development of physical methodologies to be employed in different applicative contexts, such as the medical, biological, biophysical, environmental and socio-economic ones). Of particular relevance will be the competences concerning the definition of models for biological, environmental and socio-economic phenomena.

Activity

Participation in the development of the School research activities. Interdisciplinary collaborations to develop and apply quantitative methods for data analysis. Tutorship and mentoring of PhD students. The position will strengthen one of the core missions of IMT Lucca in the multidisciplinary analysis of complex systems dynamics, via the application of data-driven methods and network-based methods (e.g. agent-based models; percolation models; models for network inference from observed time series) to study problems of interest in the context of the natural, social, economic, financial sciences and engineering (e.g. the diffusion of epidemics, the propagation of signals and shocks, the formation of opinions).
The ideal candidate is a scholar with a solid research background in network science and data science at the international level, an excellent publication track record with clear evidence of the results achieved so far and future perspectives. A specific experience in teaching at the post-graduate (master and doctorate) level will be considered as a plus.

SSD

FIS/07 - Fisica Applicata

Job Research Unit: 
NETWORKS
Job Contract Type: 
Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art.24 comma 3 lettera b) ) - Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Calendar

 

Interview : 20 settembre 2022 a partire dalle ore 9.00 

Research Seminar : 21 settembre 2022 a partire dalle ore 9.00 

Selection procedure and criteria

Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.

Procedure

A Selection Committee, appointed by the Rector, assesses all applications on the basis online application info. Applicants selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis are interviewed at the Job Market Meetings in which the Institute is planning to participate, if applicable to the specific academic sector. Alternatively, individual interviews may also be conducted at IMT or by conference call. Travel expenses to Lucca for the interview will be reimbursed.

Selection Criteria

The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.

Application

Apply ONLINE only.

Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.

Info

  • Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
  • Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
  • University degree and Ph.D. (compulsory) 

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory);
  • One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
    Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.
    Additional papers can be submitted for evaluation if desired (to be attached to your application in a single zip file where indicated in the online form). Please check the full call for further information about additional papers.
Contacts: