12839 - Impact Modeller – Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio-Economic Resilience

CMCC Position cod. 12839
  Impact Modeller – Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio-Economic Resilience
Deadline: September 15th, 2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking two outstanding/ambitious mid-level researchers with a strong track record in climate impact modelling, environmental systems modelling, integrated assessment, or related disciplines to join the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) at the CMCC Foundation in Milan, Italy.

The successful candidates will contribute to the scientific development of next-generation climate impact modelling frameworks supporting climate adaptation, energy transitions, and resilience planning across vulnerable regions worldwide.

The position focuses on understanding how climate change propagates through interconnected human and natural systems, affecting energy systems, water resources, ecosystems, food production, infrastructure, and socio-economic development. The successful candidate will lead the development of integrated modelling approaches capable of translating climate hazards into actionable information for decision-makers and supporting evidence-based adaptation strategies.

A particular emphasis will be placed on modelling climate impacts across interconnected human and natural systems, including water resources, energy systems, food systems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, integrating Earth system information with impact models, socio-economic analysis, artificial intelligence, and decision-support tools to support climate adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development.

The successful candidates will play a leading role in shaping a new generation of modular, scalable, and policy-relevant impact modelling frameworks, working within interdisciplinary teams spanning climate science, engineering, economics, AI, and environmental systems analysis.

Beyond scientific research, the position offers the opportunity to coordinate international research activities, supervise junior researchers and PhD students, contribute to strategic project development, and help shape the future research agenda of EIEE in climate impacts, adaptation, and resilience.



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!

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ROLE

The successful candidates will work within the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), contributing to the scientific leadership of research activities on climate impacts, resilience, and integrated environmental modelling.
The selected mid-level researchers will contribute to the development of innovative modelling frameworks, coordinate interdisciplinary research activities, support project management of large international projects, supervise junior researchers, and actively contribute to the preparation of competitive national and international research proposals.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidates will:

• Lead the development of integrated climate impact modelling frameworks linking climate information with energy systems, socio-economic systems and adaptation strategies.
• Coordinate scientific activities across interdisciplinary teams working on climate science, economics, engineering, artificial intelligence and environmental modelling.
• Design and implement multi-sectoral climate impact assessments and resilience analyses under future climate and socio-economic scenarios.
• Develop innovative methodologies integrating Earth system information, impact models, AI techniques and decision-support systems.
• Lead the development of climate risk, vulnerability and resilience indicators to support policy and investment decisions.
• Contribute to the scientific coordination and project management of large collaborative national and international research projects.
• Supervise PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists.
• Develop new research directions and strengthen collaborations with leading international research institutions.
• Contribute actively to fundraising activities, including the preparation and coordination of competitive research proposals (e.g. Horizon Europe, ERC, international foundations and philanthropic initiatives).
• Publish high-quality scientific research in leading international journals and represent CMCC and the EIEE Institute in international scientific networks and conferences.
• Contribute strategically to the scientific development and long-term objectives of the EIEE Institute.

 
REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory requirements:
 

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Climate Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in climate impact modelling, integrated assessment, Earth system applications, environmental modelling or related quantitative disciplines.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with scientific computing and environmental datasets.
• Experience in developing models, scenario analysis and quantitative assessment frameworks.
• Proven scientific publication record in peer-reviewed international journals.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary and international research environments.
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written, Italian not required), with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings and conferences.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3–8 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Experience coordinating research tasks or interdisciplinary work packages.
• Experience supervising MSc students, PhD students or early-career researchers.
• Experience in successful proposal writing and fundraising for competitive research projects.
• Experience interacting with stakeholders and policy-oriented research.
• Experience with AI/data-driven methods applied to environmental systems.
• Familiarity with Earth System Models, Integrated Assessment Models, energy system models or climate services.

 
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The selected mid-level researchers will be based in Milan CMCC office.
• The contract offered for this position will be a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration contract, starting no earlier than 1 October 2026 and lasting for 12-24 months.
• The gross annual salary range for this position is 40-55K 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.
• 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).
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