12786 - Junior Associate Scientist in Green Computing

CMCC Position cod. 12786
Junior Associate Scientist in Green Computing
Deadline: November 10th, 2025

What We Are Looking For
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?

The Advanced Digital Innovation Center (ADIC) at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), located in
Lecce
, is looking for one
talented and enthusiastic Junior Associate Scientist
. In this role, he/she will contribute to the design of ICT solutions in the green computing area.

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

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:
ROLE
A Junior Associate Scientist reports to the ADIC center and is responsible for leading and contributing to the design of innovative solutions, data and services in a new area of ADIC related to green computing.

Responsibilities
The Junior Associate Scientist will support the ADIC center with:

• Development of innovative software solutions, services and datasets in the green computing area;
• Scouting of technologies to support the development of activities in the green computing area

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent fields;
• Very good knowledge of the English language;
• Accuracy and good analytical skills;
• Documented knowledge/experience in the green computing area;
• Documented knowledge of High Performance Computing, parallel data analysis and data engineering solutions;
• Good knowledge and experience of Linux environments and Python programming;
• Good knowledge and experience with version control system tools (i.e., Git/GitHub);
• Flexibility to work on a diverse range of tasks and to manage deadlines

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The Managers will be based in Lecce CMCC office
• The appointment period will be of 12 months starting as soon as possible, renewable pending a positive evaluation, with a gross annual salary range based on qualification and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract
• Flexible working time as per internal policies
• 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).

CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.

This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position.