ISMED-CLIM Project: Innovative Solutions across the MEditerranean for mitigation of Climate change-related health risks and enhancing health system resilience
31 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Università degli Studi di Catania- Research Field
Medical sciences » Medicine- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)- Application Deadline
19 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)- Country
Italy- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Not Applicable- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The project aims to provide evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of recommendations aimed at mitigating the health effects of extreme heat events in vulnerable populations. The primary objective of the Living Lab, which will be conducted in Catania, will be to evaluate the impact of specific interventions aimed at reducing exposure to heat and air pollution on sleep quality and other health outcomes among pregnant women exposed to hot environments. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted with three groups in which pregnant women: a) receive no personalized alert notifications or personal recommendations; b) receive timely personalized alert notifications and recommendations via mobile phones and online tools; c) receive notifications and recommendations as in group (b) and use air purifiers.
Where to apply
- Website
- http://www.unict.it
Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:
- Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- EUROPE
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
- EUROPE
- Website for additional job details
https://www.unict.it/it/bandi/ricerca-e-trasferimento-tecnologico/selezione-pub…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Università degli Studi di Catania
- Country
- Italy
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Catania- Website
http://www.unict.it
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