12841 - Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analyst

CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici; Venezia; In loco; EUR 20.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Welfare package €2,000/year

Immigration support

Flexible working time

Descrizione del lavoro

CMCC Foundation is seeking an Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analyst to support data collection, processing and analysis of hazard, exposure and vulnerability data for risk modelling. The role is based in Venice and involves multidisciplinary collaboration within RAAS research.

The contract runs for 1 year starting October 2026, with a gross annual salary of €20,000–€23,000 and a welfare package of €2,000 per year for eligible contracts.

Competenze

• Master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Ecosystem Sciences or Environmental Sciences.
• Experience in GIS analysis, Network Analysis and coding.
• Experience in analysis of climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and risk.
• Proficiency with programming languages (R, Python, or C++).
• Knowledge of geostatistics and geospatial data processing software and tools.
• Very good knowledge of English.
• Accuracy and strong analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Data acquisition and processing from multiple sources.
• Hazard, exposure and vulnerability indices calculation.
• Handling of complex geospatial data and their processing.
• Support to data preparation and harmonization for machine learning applications.
• Contribution to quantitative (climate) risk and resilience assessments.
• Contribution to develop climate risk and adaptation services.

Conoscenze

GIS analysis

Network analysis

Programming: R

Programming: Python

Programming: C++

Geospatial data

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Formazione

Master's degree in a relevant field

Strumenti

GIS software

Geostatistical tools

Descrizione del lavoro

CMCC Position cod. 12841

Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analyst

Deadline: October 10th, 2026

What We Are Looking For

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?

We are looking for 1 Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analysts, capable of effectively managing complex and heterogeneous datasets (including Earth Observation and climate impact data, observations from environmental monitoring, exposure and vulnerability data) leveraging on Machine Learning and Network Analysis techniques, with the ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems efficiently.

The successful candidates will work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic team and will support research and applied projects focused on assessing climate-related risks and building resilience to high impact and low probability events (HILPs).

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 Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analyst will support the RAAS research team with the collection, examination, processing and analysis of hazard, exposure and vulnerability data needed to inform risk modelling and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Data acquisition and processing from multiple sources
• Hazard, exposure and vulnerability indices calculation
• Handling of complex geospatial data and their processing
• Support to data preparation and harmonization for machine learning applications
• Contribution to perform quantitative (climate) risk and resilience assessments
• Contribution to develop climate risk and adaptation services

Requirements

• Master Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Ecosystem Sciences or Environmental Sciences
• Work experience in GIS analysis, Network Analysis and coding;
• Previous experience in analysis of climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and risk;
• Proficiency with common programming languages (e.g., R, Python, C++);
• Knowledge of (geo)statistics and of geospatial data processing software and tools;
• Very good knowledge of the English language;
• Accuracy and good analytical skills

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The Early career postgraduate researcher – Climate Risk Assessment Analyst will be based in Venice CMCC office
• The contract offered for this position will be a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration, starting from October 2026 and lasting for 1 year
• The gross annual salary range for this position is 20,000-23,000 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
• Welfare package of 2,000 Euro per year (only for contracts lasting at least 12 months with a gross annual salary exceeding €14,999.99)
• Flexible working time as per internal policies
• Support during the immigration process, if needed

PROTECTED CATEGORY

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.

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).

CMCC 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.