Economists of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – junior researchers

CMCC Position cod. 12812Economists of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – junior researchersDeadline: February 28, 2026WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThe CMCC Foundation – Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici invites applications for two junior researchers specializing in biodiversity economics to join its interdisciplinary research team.We encourage applications from junior international scholars working on biodiversity valuation, ecosystem services, and nature-based solutions to climate change. Strong expertise in quantitative methods applied to biodiversity economics, ecological economics, or related environmental disciplines is essential.Successful candidates will join an international and interdisciplinary team based in Milan or Venice, Italy, contributing to the strengthening of biodiversity economics research and the development of innovative research lines addressing the biodiversity crisis and its interactions with climate change and society.ABOUT USCMCC 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, prioritising data‑driven science and providing data, information, and research results that keskust 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…TogetherROLEThe successful candidates will work within the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), one of the three CMCC Institutes. EIEE stands at the intersection of environment and economics, evaluating sustainable and socially inclusive strategies to combat climate change and other major environmental challenges. EIEE is committed to improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial socio‑economic research and policy engagement. EIEE is a central hub for research insights and policy solutions, within Europeinji^ and internationally.Bioeconomy is one of the 10 topics of EIEE, and we are in the process of strengthening it.RESPONSIBILITIESSelected candidates will contribute to expanding the Institute’s research capacity in biodiversity economics. Key research areas include:Biodiversity–climate–economy integrated assessment modellingEconomic impacts of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradationNature‑based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigationEconomic valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem servicesMainstreaming biodiversity into economic decision‑making and policy designTrade‑offs and synergies between biodiversity conservation and development objectivesEconomic instruments for biodiversity conservation (e.g. payments for ecosystem services, biodiversity credits, conservation finance)Land‑use change, agricultural transitions, and biodiversity impactsCorporate natural capital accounting and nature‑related financialCHKERRQ risk assessmentSelected candidates will integrate their expertise with the Institute’s analytical and modeling capacity. The Institute hosts established computational models of economic, environmental, and climate systems and promotes a plurality of methodological and disciplinary approaches, including advanced statistical, econometric, and emerging machine‑learning capabilities.Selected candidates are expected to contribute actively to research activities, advance biodiversity assessment methodologies, and participate in fundraising efforts. They will work on internally and externally funded research projects and may contribute to the coordination of scientific activities and the supervision of PhD students, depending on seniority.REQUIREMENTSWe are seeking junior researchers with expertise in one or more ofpreg following areas:ছবিinst 1 1 neem 1 .Biodiversity modelling, species distribution models, and ecosystem services assessmentEconomic valuation techniques (stated and revealed preference methods, benefit