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Position

Early Career Impact Modeller - Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio-Economic Resilience at CMCC

Employer

Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change

The CMCC Foundation (Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change) is an international, independent, multi-disciplinary research center that studies the interaction between climate change and society.

We produce advanced climate research developing cross-cutting and multidisciplinary analyses and data that combine first-class climate modeling with climate change impact modeling and environmental economics.

Our activities aim to ensure reliable, rigorous, and timely scientific results that stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop science-driven adaptation and mitigation policies in a changing world.

We deliver the crucial scientific insight needed for a successful transition to a sustainable future by providing foresight and quantitative analysis on our future planet and society.

We are among the world leaders and reference points in advanced scientific research, integrating all aspects of

social, economic, and environmental systems affected by climate change.

CMCC organizes its research activities through a structure that allows the collaboration and interaction of expertise from the multiple disciplines involved in research and decision-making processes aimed at finding answers to the challenges that will characterize the coming decades.

This organization of research ensures an interdisciplinary dimension that makes CMCC a unique global player in climate studies and enables the center to work on the entire climate research chain, as well as on social, economic, and technological dimensions.

CMCC Foundation has obtained the “Equivalency Determination” qualification, meaning that the entity is considered as the equivalent of a U.S 501(c)(3) public charity in the reception and allocation of charitable donations.

Homepage: , Italy

Sector

Academic

Relevant division

Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)

Type

Tempo pieno

Level

Entry level

Salary

27 € / Year

Required education

Master

Application deadline

7 August 2026

Posted

27 July 2026

Job Description

We are seeking four highly motivated early-career researchers with a strong quantitative background to join the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) at the CMCC Foundation in Milan, Italy.

The successful candidates will contribute to the development of next-generation climate impact modelling frameworks supporting climate adaptation, energy transitions,



and resilience planning across vulnerable regions worldwide. Their research will focus on understanding how climate change propagates through interconnected human and natural systems, affecting energy systems, water resources, ecosystems, food production, infrastructure, and socio-economic development.

A particular emphasis will be placed on modelling climate impacts across interconnected human and natural systems, including water resources, energy systems, food systems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, integrating Earth system information with impact models, socio-economic analysis, artificial intelligence, and decision-support tools to support climate adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development.

Working at the interface of climate science, environmental modelling, artificial intelligence, and socio-economic analysis, the successful candidates will help develop scalable, integrated modelling approaches that translate climate hazards into actionable information for decision-makers. They will contribute to an open, modular modelling ecosystem and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of climate scientists, economists, engineers, AI experts, and environmental modellers on leading international research initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research with direct societal relevance, publish in leading international journals, collaborate with world-class researchers, and help shape the next generation of climate resilience and sustainable development science.

About Us

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment.



Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!

ROLE

The successful candidates will work within the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), one of the three CMCC Institutes. EIEE stands at the intersection of environment and economics, evaluating sustainable and socially inclusive strategies to combat climate change and other major environmental challenges. EIEE is committed to improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial socio-economic research and policy engagement. EIEE is a central hub for research insights and policy solutions, within Europe and internationally.

Responsibilities

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- Developing integrated climate impact modelling approaches linking climate information with energy systems and socio-economic impacts.

- Assessing climate risks and adaptation options for energy infrastructure and low-carbon energy transitions under changing climatic conditions.

- Integrating climate, environmental, energy and socio-economic datasets to support multi-sectoral analyses.

- Developing indicators of climate risk, vulnerability and resilience to inform policy and investment decisions.

- Applying data science and machine learning techniques to improve impact modelling, uncertainty analysis and scenario development.

- Contributing to the development of open, modular and scalable modelling frameworks for climate services and decision support.

- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams working across climate science, economics, engineering and artificial intelligence.

- Publishing high-quality scientific research and contributing to international research projects and stakeholder engagement.

- Contributing to the objectives of the EIEE Institute.

Requirements

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- MSc in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related disciplines.

- Experience and/or strong interest in climate impacts, energy systems, environmental modelling or integrated assessment.

- Experience in handling large environmental and climate datasets.

- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with scientific data analysis libraries (e.g. xarray, pandas, numpy, scipy, geopandas).

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. xysqume

- Proficiency in English (spoken and written, Italian not required), with strong writing and presentation skills.

- Willingness to travel for

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📌 Early Career Impact Modeller – Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio-Economic Resilience at CMCC (Milano)
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