希腊佩特雷大学博士后职位

The Research Committee of the University of Patras invites applications for post-doctoral researchers to work on the research project “Paradigm for resilience of concrete structures to extreme natural and man-made threats”. The project is implemented under the Action “Funding of proposals that received final panel score A at the 5th Call of the ERC Grant Schemes” of the Operational Programme “Education and Lifelong Learning” and is co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and national resources. The Principal Investigator (PI) is Prof. Michael N. Fardis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras. The researcher will undertake the following tasks:

• Event-tree analysis for the probabilistic assessment of structures under extreme actions and events. Numerical simulation of the behavior and nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete members and structures under seismic and other dynamic actions. Concrete members under earthquake loading: residual displacements, damage, stiffness, strength, deformation capacity. Structures with seismic isolation for blast. Pilot applications (Work packages 1, 2, 3, 7, 11)

The duration of the contract will be up to 18.5 months, according to the project needs and time-schedule. The project end date is 30 September 2015.

Expression of interest can be submitted by applicants meeting the following criteria:
1. Scientific training: Candidates must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering, an MSc in the field of seismic-resistant structures and a Ph.D. in the field of seismic behaviour of reinforced concrete structures.
2. Research experience: Candidates must have research experience in projects on modelling and nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete members and structures under seismic actions.
3. Other requirements and criteria: Candidates must have very good knowledge of the English language and terminology.

RATING OF CRITERIA
1a – Diploma in Civil Engineering. Excluded if not available
1b – MSc in the field of seismic-resistant structures. Excluded if not available
1c – Relevance of PhD Diploma to the field of seismic behaviour of reinforced concrete structures. High: 100; Average: 50; None: Excluded
2 – Research experience in modelling and nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete structures under seismic actions. Significant: 100; Average: 50; None: Excluded
3 – Knowledge of English language and terminology (certificates, interview). Excellent: 50; Average: 20; None: 0
4 – Interview: 0 – 100
Total: 0 – 350

Post-doctoral researchers will be selected by the PI on the basis of the skills required to conduct the research and without restrictions regarding nationality. They must hold a PhD degree.

Interested researchers are requested to submit by registered mail or courier their application and supporting documents in a sealed envelope to Prof. Michael N. Fardis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, PO BOX 1424, 26504 Patras, Greece, fardis@upatras.gr. The application and supporting documents must be delivered before 12/03/2014.

The following supporting documents are required:
1. Letter of expression of interest (signed)
2. Detailed curriculum vitae
3. Certified copies of diplomas or certification attesting to the completion of all degree requirements by the competent authority.
4. Copies of scientific publications and of the abstract and table of contents of the Ph.D. thesis.
5. Evidence of research experience in projects, undertaking similar tasks to those specified herein.

For information please contact Prof. Michael N. Fardis, Structures Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, tel. +30 26 10 99 76 51, e-mail fardis@upatras.gr.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS – OTHER TERMS
1. A service contract will be concluded with the successful candidate. The successful proposal, among those submitted within the deadline and according to the terms of the call, will be selected on the basis of the criteria of the present call and the Partnership Agreement between the University of Patras and the PI Prof. Michael N. Fardis.
2. Only proposals received by registered mail or courier by the deadline will be evaluated.
3. The selection will be based on the assessment of the essential, desired and additional qualifications, as described above. An assessment report will be drafted.
4. The University of Patras reserves the right to call for an interview the candidates that are not excluded on the basis of the criteria. In such case, expenses will not be reimbursed.
5. The results of the selection will be announced to candidates by individual e-mail, with copy to the Research Committee of the University of Patras.
6. Appeals on the selection results may be submitted to Prof. Michael N. Fardis within 10 days from the announcement of the results.
7. Candidates have the right to access the documents according to applicable law.
8. The Research Committee of the University of Patras retains the full discretionary power to conclude or not a contract, taking into account the Partnership Agreement between the University of Patras and the PI Prof. Michael N. Fardis. Any claim from the candidates is excluded.
9. The service contract will be awarded according to the Application Guide of the Action. …