12758 - Socio-economic and policy dimensions of climate change and food security

Milano - Venezia, Italy

Full Time

European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE)

Mid Level

CMCC Position cod. 12758
Socio-economic and policy dimensions of climate change and food security
Deadline: September 30th, 2025

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), in collaboration with the strategic program Predicting Socio-Economic Outcomes in a Changing Climate, is seeking one Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the socio-economic and policy dimensions of climate change and food security.

The successful candidate will carry out both quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on risk and impact forecasting, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration within CMCC and with international partners. The researcher will also contribute to developing evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making at local and national levels.

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!

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ROLE

The successful candidate will work within the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), one of the three CMCC Institutes. EIEE stands at the intersection of environment and economics, evaluating sustainable and socially inclusive strategies to combat climate change and other major environmental challenges. EIEE is committed to improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial socio-economic research and policy engagement. EIEE is a central hub for research insights and policy solutions, within Europe and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

econometric analysis of the effects of climate and weather shocks on food insecurity
develop machine learning-enhanced forecasting tools for sub-seasonal to seasonal timescales, prioritizing interpretability and policy relevance
provide advanced alerts for different time horizons of location and specific seasonal risks to allow and prepare proactive planning and responses
strategic communications at the science-policy interface
contributing to and supporting cross-CMCC and international collaboration on this topic.
writing and contributing to funded projects, scientific publications, and science-policy reports based on this work.
present those at scientific workshops and conferences.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

PhD in economics, environmental economics, environmental science, climatology, data science, or related field (required).
Expertise in econometric methods and statistical software (Stata, R, Python).
Accuracy and good analytical skills
Fluency in English, good presentation and writing skills.
Availability to travel to project meetings and conferences
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and diverse environment committed to high-quality research.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in machine learning frameworks for forecasting applications.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to foster collaborative efforts

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The position will be based in either in Milan or Venice CMCC office.
The appointment period will be initially 12 months, renewable for two additional years pending a positive evaluation.
Contract and gross salary will be based on qualifications and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
Welfare package.
Flexible working time as per internal policies.
Support during the immigration process, if needed.
Tax benefits for individuals relocating to Italy: Individuals of any nationality who move their residence to Italy may be eligible for substantial income tax reductions under the “Rientro dei Cervelli” (Return of Brains) scheme, available for up to five years.
Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
Interviews will begin one month after the opening of the job call and will continue until the position is filled.

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