Climate-Economy Researcher

About CMCC

CMCC - Centro Euro-Mediterraneo Sui Cambiamenti Climatici is a leading scientific research center focused on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, and policymakers. We aim to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

Our Mission

Our core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, train the next generation of scientists, and be a beacon for climate modeling. We pursue fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results to support informed public debate and decision-making processes.

Job Description

We are seeking a Climate-Economy Researcher - Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing and developing coupled climate-economy models, such as integrated assessment models and computable general equilibrium models.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integration of climate change adaptation and impacts into climate-economy models at the regional and national levels.
2. Developing methods to represent biodiversity and ecosystems in integrated assessment models.
3. Capturing the resources and material requirements of the low-carbon transition.
4. Contribution to developing open-source integrated assessment models and CGE models.
5. Supporting the coordination of modeling activities and supervising young researchers in climate-economy modeling.

Requirements

• PhD in economics, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related field to integrated assessment models and coupled climate-economy modeling.
• Modeling experience of at least 5 years using modeling languages (GAMS, Julia, JUMP) and fluency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Fluency in English and good presentation and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel to project meetings and conferences.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualification and working experience.
• Welfare package for a minimum 12-month contract.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.