12798 - Creator of visual and narrative content for scientific results

Venezia, Venezia, Italy
Full Time
Institute for Climate Resilience (ICR)
Experienced

CMCC Position cod. 12798
Creator of visual and narrative content for scientific results
Deadline: December 15th, 2025


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 up to 3 experts in creating visual communication material on research projects results and on additional scientific initiatives.


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

We are looking for collaborators to create visual communication material to tell about outcomes from initiatives around the research lines of the CMCC Divisions on Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies (RAAS).

The goal is to translate research results into an accessible, engaging, and creative formats, merging visual and narrative languages.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The collaborators will support the RAAS Divisions, through:

  • Developing, alongside the researchers, a visual narrative that effectively and originally communicates the scientific themes and results achieved by research and innovation projects.
  • Providing suggestions and guiding in choosing the most suitable style, tone, and narrative format according to the target audience.
  • Conceive, produce drafts, and finalize, collaborating with the research team, the identified appropriate material (e.g., storyboards, story maps, graphical abstracts, illustrations, or comic pages) at different stages of the work.
 

REQUIREMENTS
 
  • Solid skills in storytelling through different formats (illustrations, comics, storyboards, storymaps, graphical abstracts, etc.).
  • Experience to elaborate from conceptual frameworks or scientific outcomes (qualitative to quantitative maps, tables, graphs etc.), translating them into clear and communicative material, made of images and text.
  • A collaborative work ethic and openness to interdisciplinary discussion.
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language is an asset.
  • Good communication skills and teamworking attitude

The selection process will be based on the candidate’s CVs and on at least one sample of the candidate’s previous work, to be included in the application. The evaluation will consider quality, clarity, and coherence with the position objectives. CMCC will not disseminate nor use this material.

Failure to attach the selected artistic sample will result in your CV not being considered.
 

 
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • 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.
  • The duration of the contract will be up to 3 months.
  • 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.

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We will keep your information on file for up to 1 year.

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