Impact Modeller
CMCC Foundation
Impact Modeller
CMCC Foundation
Climate change research center and policy
CMCC Position cod. 12839
Impact Modeller – Climate Risks, Energy Systems and Socio-Economic Resilience
Deadline: December 31st, 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
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Climate change research center and policy
CMCC Foundation researches climate science and policy to understand climate variability, impacts, and mitigation/adaptation needs. It produces high-resolution simulations using global Earth system models and regional models, especially focused on the Mediterranean, to study effects on economy, agriculture, coastal and marine environments, water cycles, carbon cycle, and human health. It integrates studies on climate change with policy work, and provides technical-scientific support to policymakers, international organizations, and industry to help negotiate and coordinate cooperation. The foundation develops reliable models, checks simulations, and distributes tools and results to the scientific community and related stakeholders. Its goal is to supply accurate climate knowledge and practical instruments that inform decisions for adaptation, mitigation, and international collaboration.
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