CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MSCA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT UNIGE - 5. LIGHTNING PROTE[...]

Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering Organisation / Company: University of Genoa Location: Genoa, ITALY The University of Genoa welcomes postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, with an excellent track record, to apply for the European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025. Our University has been a beneficiary of several MSCA-PF in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship is part of the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme, dedicated to excellent research promoting international mobility, as well as interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges. The MSCA fellowship grant provides a competitive salary plus mobility and family allowances if applicable, along with a contribution to cover research, training, and networking costs. The research projects will have a duration of 2 or 3 years. Selected candidates will receive special support for proposal writing and development . The University of Genoa will organize the fifth edition of the Masterclass MSCA@UniGe in May. Selected candidate researchers will have the opportunity to attend a 2-day online intensive training and coaching course on writing a successful proposal . This masterclass supports candidates and their supervisors in preparing project proposals, including prescreening activities of draft proposals and the organization of dedicated B2B meetings by the European Research Office of UniGe, National Contact Point, and other experts. The masterclass will take place in May/June 2025 . MSCA Domain: Information Science and Engineering (ENG) Our research group has been a leading expert in lightning activity since the early 2000s, with an extensive record of publications in areas such as electromagnetic field computation, lightning current modeling, induced voltage analysis, and the development of lightning protection systems. We specialize in both theoretical and applied aspects of lightning science, focusing on modeling and mitigation. Our team has contributed to advancements in understanding lightning interactions, system protection, and the complex dynamics of lightning-generated electromagnetic fields. Research Project Description We welcome applications from researchers with expertise in lightning protection, lightning analysis, and lightning modeling, as well as in the measurement and analysis of electromagnetic fields. Candidates should demonstrate a solid background in theoretical and practical aspects of lightning science, including mitigation techniques and simulation models. Ideal applicants will have a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, proficiency in data collection and analysis, and a commitment to advancing knowledge in lightning and electromagnetic studies. Applications from candidates with interdisciplinary experience are especially encouraged. Application Process An expression of interest should be sent to Prof. Daniele Mestriner (...) by 5th May 2025. Your file should contain the following elements: For the MSCA-PF 25 call (opening foreseen on 9th April 2025), by the deadline for the submission of proposals (10th September 2025), postdoctoral candidates must have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience and must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Italy (for European Fellowship) or in the Third Country of the outgoing phase (for Global Fellowship) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the aforementioned deadline. More information on MSCA PF is available at the following link: #J-18808-Ljbffr