12754 - Early Career Researchers Climate-energy-economy Modelers

**CMCC Position cod. 12754**
**Early Career Researchers Climate-energy-economy Modelers**
Deadline: September 30th, 2025

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

**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

**ROLE**

The Scientist(s) 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 Europe and internationally.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The researcher(s) will:

- The successful applicants will join our modelling teams, working within an international and interdisciplinary environment.
- Writing and contributing to European projects, scientific publications, and science-policy reports based on this work.
- Present those at scientific workshops and conferences.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Required Qualifications_
- Experience in modelling using economic frameworks, such as GAMS, Julia, or JuMP
- Good skills in programming languages such as Python or R
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets and complex models.
- PhD or close to finishing a PhD in computational science, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or any related fields to integrated assessment models and coupled climate-economy modeling.
- Fluency in English, good presentation and writing skills.
- Availability to travel to project meetings and conferences.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in climate-economic modelling

**DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- The position will be based in Milan CMCC office.
- The appointment period will be initially 24 months, renewable for two additional years pending a positive evaluation.
- Contract and gross salary will be based on qualifications and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
- Welfare package.
- Flexible working time as per internal policies.
- Support during the immigration process, if needed.
- Tax benefits for individuals relocating to Italy: Individuals of any nationality who move their residence to Italy may be eligible for substantial income tax reductions under the “Rientro dei Cervelli” (Return of Brains) scheme, available for up to five years.
- Professional development: Support for international conference travel, training, and potential PhD enrollment
- Collaborative environment: Work with global experts in climate, energy, and economic modeling
- Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
- Interviews will begin one month after the opening of the job call and will continue until the position is filled.

**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