Aldo Zollo
3 months ago
Post-doctoral Researcher Position in AI for Earthquake Early Warning and Seismology University of Naples Federico II in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Post-doctoral contract duration is 24 months with a gross salary of about €45,000 per year. Renewal is possible, subject to funding availability, up to a maximum of 48 months total.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
Italy
University
University of Naples Federico II

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University of Naples Federico II is advertising a post-doctoral researcher position at the Seismological Laboratory of the Department of Physics E. Pancini in Naples, Italy.
The project focuses on AI-based methodologies for Earthquake Early Warning, with an emphasis on faster and more reliable warning systems for high-speed railways. The role is strongly aligned with physics, earth science, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, and statistics, especially where these intersect with machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, and data science.
Typical tasks include developing machine learning models for automatic earthquake detection, train signal discrimination, and P-wave arrival picking; extracting features from seismic signals; designing predictive models for ground-motion parameters such as PGA/PGV; and integrating AI modules into modular architectures compatible with real-time Earthquake Early Warning systems.
Eligibility highlights include a PhD in STEM (Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields), strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++, proven experience in machine learning/deep learning, and a solid background in numerical methods and data analysis. Knowledge of seismology and experience in digital signal processing are desired.
The contract duration is 24 months, with a gross salary of about €45,000 per year. Renewal may be possible depending on funding, up to a maximum of 48 months total.
The post indicates that the competition will take place between July and October, with the contract expected to start at the end of the year. At this stage, the team is collecting manifestations of interest; the official call and online application with CV, publications, and supporting documents will follow under the university’s standard post-doc recruitment rules.
Funding details
Post-doctoral contract duration is 24 months with a gross salary of about €45,000 per year. Renewal is possible, subject to funding availability, up to a maximum of 48 months total.
What's required
PhD in STEM or a related field such as Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering. Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C/C++ are expected. Applicants should have proven experience in machine learning and/or deep learning, solid background in numerical methods and data analysis, and preferably knowledge of seismology and digital signal processing.
How to apply
Send a manifestation of interest and wait for the official call. The selection process will follow the standard rules of the University of Naples Federico II for post-doc researcher contracts, including online application with CV, publications, and supporting documents once the call is issued.
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