Assistente con Master in Geomorfologia e pericoli naturali — SUPSI / DTI

Role overview

# Assistant with Master in Geomorphology and natural hazards

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of at the

Institute of Earth Sciences

of the Environment, Construction and Design Department based in Mendrisio. 100% occupancy rate. Entry into service 1 September 2026 or date to be agreed.

Responsibilities and activities

The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in the research, mandate and service activities of the Climate Change and Territory Competence Center (CCCT), a reference point at the southern Alpine level in the field of applied geomorphology, where he will have the opportunity to develop and perfect the following skills:

• Cartography, monitoring and modeling of slope movements in an Alpine environment
• Evaluation of natural hazards and risks of geomorphological origin
• Remote sensing monitoring, in particular through the autonomous acquisition of images from a drone and the processing and analysis of aerial and satellite images (especially satellite radar interferometry)

Requirements

We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in an applied research and development context. The following are required:

• Master's degree in geosciences or related fields
• Knowledge in applied geomorphology/geology, with particular emphasis on the Alpine environment
• Experience in field monitoring and remote sensing data acquisition
• Knowledge and experience with Territorial Information Systems (GIS)
• Experience with the main remote sensing data processing software (aerial and satellite)
• Ability to move in rough and high mountain terrain
• Attitude to teamwork, with a strong orientation towards collaboration
• Availability and interest in research activity
• Mastery of the Italian language, a second national language and English

SUPSI offers

SUPSI offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment, strongly rooted in the territory and with opportunities for professional growth and international collaborations. In particular:

• Inclusion in a recognized research group in the fields of applied geomorphology and the study of the impact of climate change on the Alpine environment
• Inclusion in a young, dynamic and constantly evolving work context
• Close collaboration with national and international academic institutes
• Possibility of professional development

Application

Additional information can be requested from Cristian Scapozza . Only applications submitted by

June 30, 2026

via the dedicated application form. Incomplete applications, sent to other addresses or after the established deadline, will not be considered. When applying online, you are required to send:

• Letter of presentation/motivation
• Curriculum vitae with list of publications (if any) and link to the Master's thesis
• Certificates of exams taken with grades in the Bachelor and Master courses

Any additional documentation (criminal record, copy of an identity document) may be requested later.

Our commitment

SUPSI believes that the future arises from the valorization of different perspectives, unique experiences and from a culture that is fair, inclusive and respectful of diversity.