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Postdoctoral position in safety and reliability of critical nuclear, oil and energy systems at Politecnico di Milano Politecnico di Milano in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Funded project reference: HE SAFEPOWER CUP D53C24002660006. Gross remuneration: Euro 76000 for the 24-month contract, paid in equal monthly instalments.
Deadline
Nov 19, 2026
Country
Italy
University
Politecnico di Milano
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About this position
This postdoctoral position is hosted by the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano, on the Bovisa campus, within the academic area of thermal sciences, energy technology, building physics and nuclear engineering. The project is centered on the analysis of safety and reliability for critical systems and plants, with particular attention to nuclear, oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure applications.
The research will focus on methods and models for risk analysis, reliability, maintenance, risk and resilience assessment, and dynamic decision support for critical systems. A major theme is the possible integration of artificial intelligence techniques to model aging, degradation, component failure processes, and the effects of climate change, including increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events. The work is explicitly oriented toward sequential design and maintenance decisions, combining analytical modelling with advanced data-driven methods.
The appointee will also contribute to teaching and third-mission activities through the LASAR3 group, including activities in Master of Science and continuing education courses. The teaching component is linked in particular to the use of AI in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety analysis, placing the project at the intersection of nuclear engineering, systems safety, and intelligent decision support.
The contract is a 24-month postdoctoral appointment funded within the HE SAFEPOWER project and is part of a broader research environment at Politecnico di Milano that combines nuclear engineering expertise with reliability and safety analysis.
Funding details
Funded project reference: HE SAFEPOWER CUP D53C24002660006. Gross remuneration: Euro 76000 for the 24-month contract, paid in equal monthly instalments.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent foreign qualification recognized as equivalent solely for this contract, or for the relevant fields a medical specialization, by the application deadline. Candidates must be Italian or foreign nationals and must meet all eligibility requirements by the strict deadline. The call is open to candidates with a curriculum scientifico-professionale suitable for the activities; the research activity and public interview may be conducted in whole or in part in English, so knowledge of English is required. Applicants must submit a CV in Italian or English, up to 5 publications, and the other mandatory attachments specified in the call. Non-EU candidates must provide the required residence permit or visa documentation if applicable.
How to apply
Submit the application and signed summary exclusively through Politecnico di Milano Online Services. Upload the required CV, attachments, and up to 5 publications by 12:00 Italian time on the deadline. Pay the participation fee by the deadline and ensure the application is complete; late or incomplete submissions are excluded.
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