12707 - Researcher in geospatial data science and statistics for urban climate adaptation
Pubblicato il 20-08-2026 - Azienda Leader in Venezia
CMCC Position cod. 12707
Researcher in geospatial data science and statistics for urban climate adaptation
Deadline: April 16th, 2025
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) is looking to hire three talented and motivated early-career researchers to join its team in Venice.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
and contribute to impactful research on urban climate adaptation.
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:
ROLE
The selected candidates will develop and apply data-driven methods to assess how infrastructure provision intersects with climate hazards, multidimensional vulnerabilities, and accessibility.
The researchers will be based on a spatial analysis and optimization framework, with applications in urban and regional planning for climate resilience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate is expected to work on the following tasks which include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement geospatial and statistical models to analyze infrastructure and climate-related risks.
- Conduct spatial assessments of vulnerabilities and accessibility in urban environments.
- Process and analyze environmental, infrastructure, and socio-economic datasets.
- Contribute to scientific publications, project deliverables, and stakeholder presentations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within CMCC and partner institutions.
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:
- Master Degree in Data Science, Applied Statistics, Environmental Science, or similar disciplines.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in geospatial data science.
- Very good knowledge of the English language.
- Accuracy and good analytical skills.
- A background in applied data science (R, Python, Julia, etc.)
- Experience with geospatial data and analysis methods (e.g. geospatial libraries, Google Earth Engine, QGIS, etc.)
- Experience working with environmental, infrastructure, and/or socio-economic data.
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The appointment period will be initially 12-14 months, renewable for one additional year 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 a 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).
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