Early Career Researchers Climate-energy-economy Modelers

Job title:

Early Career Researchers Climate-energy-economy Modelers

Company:

CMCC Foundation

Job description

CMCC Position cod. 12754
Early Career Researchers Climate-energy-economy Modelers
Deadline: September 30th, 2025WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking 3 motivated and talented from Early Career Researchers with proven programming skills, and an environmental and/or economic background. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in modeling—especially in climate-energy-economic systems—and expertise in computational science, environmental sciences or engineering, environmental economics, or related fields.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:ROLEThe Scientist(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.RESPONSIBILITIESThe researcher(s) will:

• The successful applicants will join our modelling teams, working within an international and interdisciplinary environment.
• They will contribute to funded projects carried out in collaboration with international consortia, focusing on the development and application of integrated assessment models. These include climate-energy-economy models with detailed process representations, energy system models, and macroeconomic models.
• Writing and contributing to European projects, scientific publications, and science-policy reports based on this work.
• Present those at scientific workshops and conferences.

REQUIREMENTSRequired Qualifications

• Experience in modelling using economic frameworks, such as GAMS, Julia, or JuMP
• Good skills in programming languages such as Python or R
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets and complex models.
• PhD or close to finishing a PhD in computational science, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or any related fields to integrated assessment models and coupled climate-economy modeling.
• Fluency in English, good presentation and writing skills.
• Availability to travel to project meetings and conferences.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in climate-economic modelling

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The position will be based in Milan CMCC office.
• The appointment period will be initially 24 months, renewable for two additional years pending a positive evaluation.
• Contract and gross salary will be based on qualifications and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
• Welfare package.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.
• 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.
• Professional development: Support for international conference travel, training, and potential PhD enrollment
• Collaborative environment: Work with global experts in climate, energy, and economic modeling
• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• Interviews will begin one month after the opening of the job call and will continue until the position is filled.

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.
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Location

Milano

Job date

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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