12807 - Early Career Postgraduate Researcher In Crop Modelling And Machine Learning For Climate[...]

***** - Early career postgraduate researcher in crop modelling and machine learning for climate-risk assessment on agricultural systemsPosition code:*****Location:Sassari, ItalyDeadline:23rd, ****What We Are Looking ForThis role involves conducting crop modelling activities aimed at assessing the impacts of climate change on agricultural systems.Applicants will support the application of crop models and/or machine learning to evaluate climate effects, identify adaptation and mitigation strategies, and integrate socio-economic indicators for climate-related risk assessment in agriculture and food security.About UsCMCC Foundation is an interdisciplinary research center focused on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, business, and policy.We pursue fundamental and applied science with the highest standards, training the next generation of scientists and providing data-driven research to support public debate and decision-making.Role OverviewThe successful candidate will contribute to research activities assessing climate change impacts on agricultural systems and developing adaptation strategies.Working under CMCC scientists, responsibilities include implementing process-based crop models and data-driven methods to simulate crop growth and resilience under different climate scenarios.ResponsibilitiesCollect and prepare data for parameterization and validation of crop models based on measured data.Run simulations under climate change scenarios.Support the implementation of machine-learning models to predict crop yield.Integrate agronomic data with socio-economic indicators for climate-risk and food security assessment.Prepare technical reports, graphs, and geospatial visualizations.Communicate research outcomes through high-impact publications and conference presentations.RequirementsMaster's degree in Agricultural Science or related disciplines.Experience (e.g., thesis or internship) in crop modelling and climate data analysis.Experience with machine-learning frameworks.Programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.Basic experience with geospatial analysis and visualization tools.Excellent command of English, with strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.Availability to travel for limited periods.Scientific publications and relevant research experience will be considered.Duration, Compensation & BenefitsInitial appointment period: 12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months pending a positive evaluation.Gross annual salary range: €17,000 – €30,000, depending on qualifications and experience.12-month contract includes welfare package.Flexible working time as per internal policies.Support during the immigration process, if needed.Protected CategoryBelonging to legally protected categories (ex L. *****) will constitute a preferential condition.Equal-Opportunity StatementCMCC 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 invites interested candidates to express their interest for the CMCC Position.#J-*****-Ljbffr