12714 - Environmental Scientists and Economists

12714 - Environmental Scientists and Economists

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What We Are Looking For

The CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) is looking for up to 5 accomplished researchers to join our team. We encourage applications from international scholars working on climate change and environmental issues, as well as scientists or senior scientists with experience in quantitative methods in environmental and economic disciplines. Candidates will join an international and interdisciplinary team in Milan or Venice, Italy, to strengthen research in our core topics and promote new research lines addressing environmental and climate change issues that matter to society.

About Us

CMCC Foundation is a cross‑cutting scientific research centre on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, 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 pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritising data‑driven research and providing information that can support informed public debate and decision‑making processes. We invest in training all our talents and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

Responsibilities

• Economic and social repercussions of the clean energy transition
• Material and resource requirements of climate transition strategies
• Physical and socio‑economic assessment of climate impacts and adaptation strategies
• Modeling of biodiversity and socio‑economic interactions
• Integrated land‑water‑energy sustainable strategies
• Impacts and solutions of regional and local pollution
• Robust decision making to design adaptation strategies

Researchers will integrate their skills with the Institute’s analytical capacity. We have established computational models of economic, environmental and climate systems, promoting a plurality of methodological and disciplinary approaches. We also have consolidated statistical, econometric and growing machine learning capabilities. Mid‑career researchers are expected to contribute to these research topics, advance our assessment methods, and proactively contribute to the Institute’s fundraising effort. Researchers will work on internally and externally funded research projects, help coordinate scientific activities and supervise post‑docs and PhD students.

Requirements

We are looking for motivated researchers with one of the following skills:

• Computational modelling using economic frameworks (e.g., GAMS, Julia, or JuMP)
• Multiscale land‑water‑energy modelling
• Clean energy systems and markets
• Geo‑spatial statistics and econometrics of climate and environmental hazards
• Biodiversity modelling and valuation
• Ex‑post/ex‑ante evaluation of climate and environmental policies
• Robust optimisation and decision analysis under deep uncertainty

Depending on the profile, candidates should have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience since PhD in economics, applied mathematics, engineering, physics or any related field
• Fluency in English (Italian not required), good presentation and writing skills
• Willingness to travel for project meetings and conferences
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high‑quality research
• Experience in research project writing and management

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• This opportunity will be advertised both internally and externally.
• Successful candidates will be based in Milan or Venice, Italy (CMCC offices).
• The appointment period will initially be 24 months and renewable pending a positive evaluation. Tenure may be considered depending on previous seniority.
• The gross salary will be based on qualification and working experience and competitive with major research centres in Europe.
• Researchers of any nationality who have spent two or more years abroad are eligible for generous tax‑break incentives.
• Welfare benefits are included.
• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

CMCC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

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