12666 - Climate Solutions Researcher

The CMCC Foundation is seeking a Climate Solutions Researcher in Milan, Italy, to assess and develop frameworks for climate solutions' uptake, feasibility, and scalability. The role involves research, writing scientific articles, and presenting findings. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields, programming skills, and familiarity with climate policy. The position is for an initial 24 months, with competitive salary and benefits, and requires occasional travel.
CMCC Position cod. 12666
• Climate Solutions Researcher
Deadline: February 28th, 2025
• WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We have a portfolio of international research projects on both removing CO2 and CH4 (e.g. UPTAKE, REPAIR), and on assessing solar radiation modification (e.g. CO-CREATE, RFF).
• 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.
• RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing a comprehensive framework to assess the rapid uptake of climate solutions in terms of feasibility, scalability, and acceptability.
- Developing methods to represent the heterogeneity and concurrence of climate solutions, potential risk multiplier effects, and co-benefits across sectors and regions.
- Investigating the resources, technological, social, and policy requirements for the rapid uptake of climate solutions, including research and development on experimental and commercial levels.
- Write and contribute to scientific articles and science-policy reports derived from the above work, and present those at scientific workshops and conferences.

The job location is Milan,Italy.
• REQUIREMENTS*

We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:

- PhD in public policy, economics, technology management, engineering, or any related fields.
- Familiarity with climate policy, climate solutions, and decarbonization technologies
- Fluency in programming languages such as python, julia or R.
- Fluency in English (Italian not needed), good presentation and writing skills.
- Willingness to travel to project meetings and to conferences.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.
- Desirable_: Experience with integrated assessment modelling.
• *DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The appointment period will be initially 24 months, renewable for two additional years pending a positive evaluation. Tenure can be granted from 2 to 4 years after being appointed as a junior researcher.
- The gross salary will be based on qualifications and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
- CMCC provides some additional benefits like welfare package, flexible working time, 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.
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