DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND EARTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA - ITALY
PhD in Computational Nuclear Geophysics
A PhD position is available at the Laboratory for Nuclear Technologies applied to environment
starting from November 2014.
REQUIREMENTS
 MSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Computer
Science or Software Engineering, and preferably
computational skills.
 Background in physics is not required. However,
candidate should be willing to learn basic domain
knowledge.
 Good programming skills and clarity in
documentation of codes.
 Excellent communication and quantitative
analysis skills are required.
 Good oral and written skills in English.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Lab of Nuclear Technologies applied to
environment is looking for a motivated and
enthusiastic student with strong attitude in
problem solving and team work in different
locations. The PhD fellow will focus on
understanding and extending the Java
libraries used for analysis of airborne data.
PhD duties will be key part of a broader
project including the development of a unified
lab-code for complex analysis of multiparameter nuclear and geophysics data. The
PhD program in physics includes training in
specialized and multidisciplinary subjects
(nuclear physics, geophysics and homeland
security), and, where appropriate, industrial
placements.
EMPLOYER
The "Lab of Nuclear Technologies applied to
environment" operates in the field of nuclear
geophysics. We are focused on studying
natural and anthropic radioactivity with
gamma ray and antineutrinos. We are an
academic research group with strong
interests in industrial and commercial
partnerships.
For more information, please contact Fabio Mantovani - [email protected]