12761 - Research Assistant – Political Economy of Climate Policy

CMCC - Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici; Milano; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading research institution in climate change in Milan is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to the analysis of the political economy of climate policy. The role involves supporting research teams in tasks such as survey design and data analysis within Horizon Europe projects. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and strong quantitative skills. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Servizi

Flexible working time

Support during the immigration process

Tax benefits for relocators

Competenze

• Master Degree in economics, political science, or any related field.
• Strong quantitative and econometric background.
• Fluency in programming languages such as R, Python, and STATA.
• Familiarity with survey design, data collection, and analysis.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics.
• Fluency in English, good presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment.

Mansioni

• Support the team in designing and analyzing general population surveys.
• Support the team in designing and collecting data for elite and stakeholder surveys.
• Support the team’s work on systematic reviews of the climate policy literature.
• Support the team’s computational text analysis work.

Conoscenze

Quantitative analysis

Programming in R

Programming in Python

Econometrics

Survey design

Data collection

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Fluency in English

Formazione

Master Degree in economics, political science, or related fields

Strumenti

STATA

Qualtrics

Descrizione del lavoro

CMCC Position cod. 12761
Research Assistant – Political Economy of Climate Policy
Deadline: August 6th, 2025

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) is seeking one or two bright research assistants to contribute to the analysis of the political economy of climate policy, within the framework of ongoing Horizon Europe projects. The successful candidate(s) will support research teams in investigating the political dynamics that shape climate policy. The researchers will work in close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a growing body of evidence aimed at informing climate policy design and implementation.



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.

The European Institute in Economics and the Environment (EIEE) is one of the three institutes of CMCC. It was established in 2018 in a trans-Atlantic partnership with Resources for the Future (RFF). It is one of the leading research centers on climate economics, featuring a diverse and international team of economists and natural scientists.


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!

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:



ROLE

The successful candidate(s) 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

The successful candidates are expected to work closely with our teams, developing research on the political dynamics of climate policy. Possible tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the team in designing and analyzing general population surveys
• Supporting the team in designing and collecting data for elite and stakeholder surveys
• Supporting the team’s work on systematic reviews of the climate policy literature
• Supporting the team’s computational text analysis work

REQUIREMENTS

• Master Degree in economics, political science, or any related fields.
• Strong quantitative and econometric background
• Fluency in programming languages such as R, python, and STATA.
• Familiarity with survey design, data collection, and analysis
• Familiarity with Qualtrics
• Fluency in English, good presentation and writing skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The position will be based in Milan CMCC office.
• The appointment period will be for 4/5 months.
• Contract and gross salary will be based on qualifications and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
• Tax benefits for individuals relocating to Italy: Individuals of any nationality who move their residence to Italy may be eligible for substantial income tax reductions under the “Rientro dei Cervelli” (Return of Brains) scheme, available for up to five years.
• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.

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Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).
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