CMCC Position cod. 12655
Research Assistant
Deadline: January 15th, 2025
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our Institute for European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) is looking for a new position of Research Assistant, located in Venice, responsible for conducting research, analysing policy frameworks, and developing recommendations to inform decision-making processes at local, national, and EU level.
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!
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:
ROLE
The Research Assistant is responsible for supporting the development of a climate policy decision support tool based on an assessment of climate policy impacts on health outcomes (WP2), liaising with communications (WP7) and policy outreach (WP8) within the IDAlert project. The research assistant is also expected to contribute to our multifaceted efforts in environmental economics, climate change adaptation and climate governance by researching, analysing policy frameworks, and developing recommendations to inform local decision-making, working in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment, with a visible impact on policy and society in Europe and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting in the development and leveraging of research findings and stakeholder input to inform evidence-based decision-making.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing workshops, conferences, and policy dialogues to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
- Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate research findings, policy analyses, and recommendations to policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in economics, climate change or equivalent subjects
- Very good knowledge of the English language
- Accuracy and good analytical skills
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The appointment period will be initially for 12° months starting from February 2025, renewable for 12° months additional months pending a positive evaluation. Tenure can be granted from 2 to 4 years after being appointed as a junior researcher
- Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
- The Managers will be based in Venice CMCC office.
- Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience
- Welfare package.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.
What We Do
The Foundation Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC) is a research centre on climate science and policy.
The CMCC:
- Integrates all studies on climate change and adaptation/mitigation policies
- Promotes collaboration and synergy with international organisations, policy makers, and industry
- Provides technical-scientific support to the institutions involved in the negotiation and international cooperation activities.
CMCC produces thorough studies regarding climate variability, causes, and consequences, through the development of high-resolution simulations based on global models of Earth systems and regional models, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean area.
CMCC's research assures the maintenance of highly reliable products and instruments, which are made available to the scientific community and to further studies on climate science and climate change impacts.
CMCC maintains, checks, and develops numeric model simulations, which are used to study the effects of climate change on the following areas: economy, agriculture, coastal areas, marine and land environment, hydrogeological cycle, carbon cycle and human health
