12650 - Researcher In Risk And Resilience Assessment

CMCC Position cod. 12650
Researcher in Risk and Resilience assessment
Deadline: December 31th, 2024

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?

We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Researcher in Risk and Resilience Assessment capable of effectively liaising with multiple stakeholders, including researchers, administrators, and external partners; with strong financial and budget experience; with the ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems efficiently.

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
The Researcher in Risk and Resilience Assessment reports to the RAAS Division Director and is responsible for research on risk and resilience assessment and modelling, with a specific focus on marine and coastal ecosystems and nature-based solution adaptation planning.




RESPONSIBILITIES

The Researcher in Risk and Resilience Assessment will support the RAAS research team, with:

• development and application of multi-risk assessment methodologies to analyze the effect of climate change-related impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems (not limited to).
• design and execution of monitoring frameworks and plans, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data, staying updated with advancements in monitoring technologies, environmental regulations, and best practices.
• writing and managing EU projects and tenders’ proposals.
• contribution to scientific publication activities and disseminations actions.
• drafting of scientific reports and technical documentation related to the developed solutions.
• participation in internal knowledge sharing and contribute to the team’s collective expertise
• stay up to date with the latest multi-risk related research, tools, and techniques, and apply cutting-edge methodologies to climate risk problems.

• PhD in in environmental science, environmental engineering, science and management of Climate Change or equivalent subjects.
• Previous experience in conducting risk and climate change impact assessment, familiarity with research methods and literature on multi-risk assessment, climate risk management, climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Previous experience in project management and acquisition of research funds.
• Quantitative skills (including GIS, handling of climate datasets in R, Python or other software environment).
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Good communication skills and teamworking attitude.

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The Researcher will be based in Venice CMCC office.
• The appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting from early 2025; 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.
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