Urban Climate & Geospatial Researcher — Early Career

cmccfoundation; Caserta; In loco; EUR 17.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

CMCC Foundation in Caserta seeks an Early Career Researcher in Urban Climate Monitoring and Geospatial Analysis to join the REMHI Division. You will work across disciplines to develop geospatial indicators of urban climate and assess adaptation options.

The role focuses on processing satellite and GIS data, retrieving land surface temperature, and turning Earth Observation into decision-relevant insights for urban planning and policy support.

Competenze

• MSc/Laurea Magistrale in Geomatics/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing or related fields.
• Experience in GIS and spatial analysis using QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Experience processing satellite imagery and EO data.
• Knowledge of urban climate processes and LST/UHI.
• Python programming for geospatial workflows.
• Ability to manage large spatial datasets and reproduce workflows.
• Good English (minimum B2).

Mansioni

• Prepare and harmonise satellite and geospatial datasets for urban areas.
• Retrieve and analyze land surface temperature and UHI indicators.
• Support land cover classification and change analysis.
• Validate satellite products with in-situ data.
• Develop reproducible geospatial workflows, preferably in Python.
• Document geospatial databases and workflows.
• Compute spatial indicators for urban climate and heat exposure.
• Assess heat mitigation options from green/blue infrastructure.
• Integrate EO evidence with climate projections.
• Produce maps, figures, and visuals for reports and communications.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to publications.

Conoscenze

GIS & spatial analysis

Python programming

English proficiency

Formazione

MSc in Geomatics

Advanced doctoral stage encouraged

Strumenti

QGIS

ArcGIS

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

CMCC Foundation in Caserta seeks an Early Career Researcher in Urban Climate Monitoring and Geospatial Analysis to join the REMHI Division. You will work across disciplines to develop geospatial indicators of urban climate and assess adaptation options.

The role focuses on processing satellite and GIS data, retrieving land surface temperature, and turning Earth Observation into decision-relevant insights for urban planning and policy support.