12843 - Early Career Researcher in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning & Governance

CMCC Position cod. 12843

Early Career Researcher in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning & Governance

Deadline: October 21st, 2026

Are you ready to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team where your expertise in urban and territorial planning can directly contribute to advancing climate adaptation, resilience, and risk-informed decision‑making? We are looking for a highly motivated and well-organized Early Career Researcher in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning & Governance, with a background in urban and spatial planning, environmental planning, or related fields, and a demonstrated interest in climate adaptation, resilience, and risk-informed decision‑making The ideal candidate is developing experience in the integration of climate adaptation and resilience considerations into urban and territorial planning processes, with a particular focus on governance, policy development, decision‑making, and the implementation of strategies and measures. The position requires the ability to understand and connect climate risk information with planning frameworks, institutional processes, urban development strategies, and investment decisions.

The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with climate risk and vulnerability assessment in urban environments, and with approaches for translating scientific evidence and risk information into planning priorities, policies, strategies, and actionable measures. Initial experience in the development or analysis of climate adaptation plans, urban resilience strategies, spatial plans, or related policy instruments will be highly valued.

A understanding of multi-level governance, institutional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and policy mainstreaming is particularly relevant. The candidate should be able to work across disciplines and institutional contexts, bridging climate science, urban planning, policy, and decision‑making. Familiarities with participatory approaches, decision‑support frameworks, climate services, spatial planning tools, or GIS-based analysis is considered an asset. Strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and proactive engagement with interdisciplinary teams, public authorities, practitioners, and external stakeholders are highly valued.

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

The Early Career Researcher will be part of the REMHI Division – Regional Models and Geo‑Hydrological Impacts, reporting to the Division Director, and will contribute to research and innovation activities focused on climate adaptation planning and governance, and risk‑informed decision‑making in urban environments.

The role focuses on the integration of climate considerations into urban and territorial planning processes, supporting the development of approaches, methodologies, and decision‑support frameworks and tools for mainstreaming climate adaptation and resilience across planning and governance levels. The Researcher will contribute to activities related to urban climate risk assessment, adaptation and resilience strategies, planning processes, and multi‑level governance, helping translate climate science and risk information into actionable planning and policy recommendations.

The Researcher will be involved in European research and innovation projects, including Horizon Europe initiatives, as well as in collaborations with national authorities, regional and local public administrations, and other in