Dear Colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well.
I am pleased to inform you that the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is currently seeking
a candidate for a research grant (Assegno di Ricerca) in the field of Interaction Design
and Physical Computing, funded by the Italian PRIN 2022 programme.
Please find the details below:
Title of the research grant: WatHEMOT (Water - Helmet for EMOTions): A psycho-educational
training on emotional preparedness to promote resilience in the context of hydrogeological
risk (PRIN 2022)
Supervisor: Prof. Alessandra Melonio
Location: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Department of Environmental Science,
Informatics and Statistics, Via Torino 155, Mestre
Brief description of the activity:
Through a series of workshops, the research aims to raise awareness among primary and
middle school children about safety behaviours and emotional regulation strategies,
fostering a reflective and practical understanding of disaster resilience. The researcher
will co-design and develop phygital (physical + digital) artefacts, working closely with
and for children to create innovative solutions that address the key objectives of the
project.
Duration: 1 year
Estimated start date: March or April 2025
Total salary: €19.367,00 (including VAT)
Admission criteria: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an
equivalent qualification.
Application deadline: 5 February 2025, 11:00 (Italian time)
Link to the call for applications:
https://www.unive.it/data/12137/
<https://www.unive.it/data/12137/> Click on Bando - WatHEMOT
For further details regarding the position, requirements, and application process, please
refer to the application link above.
If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Kindly share this opportunity with potential candidates in your network.
Best regards,
Alessandra Melonio
Alessandra Melonio, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
alessandra.melonio(a)unive.it