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***** /b /ppbImpact Modeller – Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio?Economic Resilience /b /ppDeadline: August 7th, **** /ph3WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR /h3pWe 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.
/ppThe 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.
/ppA 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.
/ppWorking 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.
/ppThis 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.
/ph3ABOUT US /h3pCMCC 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.
/ppCMCC 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.
/ppAt 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.
/ppOver 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!
/ph3ROLE /h3pThe 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.
/ph3RESPONSIBILITIES /h3ulliDeveloping integrated climate impact modelling approaches linking climate information with energy systems and socio?economic impacts.
/liliAssessing climate risks and adaptation options for energy infrastructure and low?carbon energy transitions under changing climatic conditions.
/liliIntegrate climate, environmental, energy and socio?economic datasets to support multi?sectoral analyses.
/liliDeveloping indicators of climate risk, vulnerability and resilience to inform policy and investment decisions.
/liliApplying data science and machine learning techniques to improve impact modelling, uncertainty analysis and scenario development.
/liliContributing to the development of open, modular and scalable modelling frameworks for climate services and decision support.
/liliCollaborating with interdisciplinary teams working across climate science, economics, engineering and artificial intelligence.
/liliPublishing high?quality scientific research and contributing to international research projects and stakeholder engagement.
/liliContributing to the objectives of the EIEE Institute.
/li /ulh3REQUIREMENTS /h3h3Mandatory requirements: /h3ulliMSc in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Physics,



Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related disciplines.
/liliExperience and/or strong interest in climate impacts, energy systems, environmental modelling or integrated assessment.
/liliExperience in handling large environmental and climate datasets.
/liliStrong programming skills in Python and experience with scientific data analysis libraries (e.g. xarray, pandas, numpy, scipy, geopandas).
/liliExcellent analytical and problem?solving skills.
/liliProficiency in English (spoken and written, Italian not required), with strong writing and presentation skills.
/liliWillingness to travel for project meetings and conferences /liliAbility to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
/liliStrong communication skills and stakeholder?oriented mindset.
/li /ulh3Preferred qualifications: /h3ulliExperience with machine learning or AI/data?driven techniques applied to environmental systems.
/liliFamiliarity with Earth system, hydrological, or integrated assessment models.
/liliExperience in scenario analysis, uncertainty quantification, or decision?support applications.
/li /ulh3DURATION, COMPENSATION BENEFITS /h3ulliPlease note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
/liliThe selected early careers researchers will be based in Milan CMCC office.
/liliThe contract offered for this position will be a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration contract, starting no earlier than 15 September **** and lasting for ***** months.
/liliThe gross annual salary range for this position is *****K Euros.
The salary offered within the range will be determined based on years of relevant experience, level of seniority, specific technical skills, applying objective and gender?neutral criteria.
/liliWelfare package of 2,000 Euro per year.
/liliFlexible working time as per internal policies.
/liliSupport during the immigration process, if needed.
/li /ulh3PROTECTED CATEGORY /h3pBelonging to legally protected categories (ex L. *****) will constitute a preferential condition.
/ppSome fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs ******** (for repatriates) or Dl ******* (for foreigners).
/ppCMCC is an equal?opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.
/ppThis job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above?mentioned CMCC Position.
/ppWe will keep your information on file for up to 1 year.
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