The suggested profile is a graduate student in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Educational Sciences and Psychology. The PhD student should have: interest in participatory research, community involvement; skills in resilience, risks and participatory methodologies learned in courses, internships or degree theses; previous experience in European projects, preferably on the topics covered by the research; ability and willingness to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with an interdisciplinary approach and interest. Other technical skills required: GIS or AutoCAD.

The research activity will take place at the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA) of the University of Genoa. The candidate will be part of the Urban and territorial planning working team. The PhD student will have access to the main researches developed on the topics: Strategic planning, Territory safety from natural events, Urban resilience (from natural and man-made disasters); Environmental, social and economic sustainability with attention to the participatory approach; Urban and territorial regeneration, with enhancement of internal areas; Sustainable mobility; Sustainable waste management; Sustainable and slow tourism; Sustainable energy; Promotion of the territory and creation / accompaniment of start-ups; Port planning and waterfront redevelopment. These researches are and have been carried out through European and national programs and research contracts with Public Administrations. In particular, the teachers of the team are part of the ""Sustainable UniGe"" working group.