Junior communication specialist
Deadline: March 11th, 2025
The CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE) seeks an energetic and creative colleague to join our research team in the European Research Council (ERC) project: FIND – Finance and Innovation to couple Negative Emissions and Sustainable Development.
The ideal person for this role does not necessarily have experience in the field but is driven to learn, improve, and develop a coherent and ambitious outreach strategy to promote the project’s results to the academic and policy communities, industrial stakeholders, and civil society.
To this end, we are looking for 1 Junior Communication specialist capable of effectively liaising with multiple tools and stakeholders, including researchers and administrators. The candidate should also have a strong interest in applied macroeconomics, the economics of decarbonization, and the political economy of finance, which are the main topics of the FIND project.
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.
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate is expected to work closely with our project team and report directly to the project’s Principal Investigator and project manager.
Possible tasks include but are not limited to:
- Develop, schedule, and publish all research-related content across multiple social media platforms.
- Write press releases and web news about the project research in collaboration with the research and administrative teams.
- Produce and edit content regarding the project research.
- Support researchers in planning communication activities.
- Editing and managing all the content published on the project website and related social media
- Share regular updates and report on content performance.
The job location is Milan, Italy.
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in economics, economic policy
- Familiarity with WordPress and social media platforms (e.i. LinkedIn, X, etc)
- Fluency in English
- Good presentation and writing skills.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.
Desirable: PhD Student in the fields of macroeconomics, financialization, macro-finance, financial history, the political economy of finance, the economics of climate change, and carbon removal.
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The appointment period will be initially 12 months.
- The gross salary will be based on qualifications, working experience, and competitive with major European research centers.
- CMCC provides additional benefits, such as a welfare package, flexible working time, and 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
