12759 - Ice sheet modeler
BOLOGNA, Italy
Full Time
Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP)
Experienced
CMCC Position cod. 12759
Ice sheet modeler
Deadline: August 28th, 2025
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher to work on climate modelling with a focus on the polar regions and how the climate affects the Greenland and ice sheets and vice versa.
The Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher to contribute to cutting-edge climate modelling efforts, with a particular focus on the polar regions. This position will center on investigating the interactions between climate change and the polar ice sheets, exploring how atmospheric and oceanic processes influence the mass balance, dynamics, and stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet and the Antarctic Ice Sheet, and how changes in these cryosphere systems, in turn, impact regional and global climate.
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 future evolution of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets represents a critical element in climate projections, given their pivotal role in driving future sea level rise. These ice sheets are deeply interconnected with the broader climate system, and their potential destabilization may lead to nonlinear feedbacks and threshold-crossing events, with the risk of rapid and irreversible ice loss. This position is dedicated to advancing next-generation ice sheet modelling capabilities within the framework of the CMCC Earth System Model (CMCC-ESM). The successful candidate will contribute to improving the representation of key physical processes in the Community Ice Sheet Model (CISM), with the goal of better simulating the mechanisms that govern ice sheet dynamics and their interactions with the climate system. A key aspect of the work will involve strengthening the coupling between the CISM and the ocean model NEMO, aiming to capture key processes such as sub-shelf melting, calving dynamics, and ocean-induced ice loss with greater physical realism. The selected candidate will join the Earth System Model and Data Assimilation (ESYDA) Division, actively contributing to the scientific evolution of CMCC-ESM, while engaging in international collaborations to align with broader modelling initiatives and best practices in cryosphere-climate research. This position is supported by the LiquidIce project, funded by the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement No. 101184962.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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.
Ice sheet modeler
Deadline: August 28th, 2025
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher to work on climate modelling with a focus on the polar regions and how the climate affects the Greenland and ice sheets and vice versa.
The Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher to contribute to cutting-edge climate modelling efforts, with a particular focus on the polar regions. This position will center on investigating the interactions between climate change and the polar ice sheets, exploring how atmospheric and oceanic processes influence the mass balance, dynamics, and stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet and the Antarctic Ice Sheet, and how changes in these cryosphere systems, in turn, impact regional and global climate.
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 future evolution of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets represents a critical element in climate projections, given their pivotal role in driving future sea level rise. These ice sheets are deeply interconnected with the broader climate system, and their potential destabilization may lead to nonlinear feedbacks and threshold-crossing events, with the risk of rapid and irreversible ice loss. This position is dedicated to advancing next-generation ice sheet modelling capabilities within the framework of the CMCC Earth System Model (CMCC-ESM). The successful candidate will contribute to improving the representation of key physical processes in the Community Ice Sheet Model (CISM), with the goal of better simulating the mechanisms that govern ice sheet dynamics and their interactions with the climate system. A key aspect of the work will involve strengthening the coupling between the CISM and the ocean model NEMO, aiming to capture key processes such as sub-shelf melting, calving dynamics, and ocean-induced ice loss with greater physical realism. The selected candidate will join the Earth System Model and Data Assimilation (ESYDA) Division, actively contributing to the scientific evolution of CMCC-ESM, while engaging in international collaborations to align with broader modelling initiatives and best practices in cryosphere-climate research. This position is supported by the LiquidIce project, funded by the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement No. 101184962.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will actively contribute to the development and enhancement of the CISM code and the climate-ice sheet coupling. You will be responsible for designing and executing numerical experiments to investigate the processes that could trigger large-scale changes in the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. This work will involve analysing complex interactions with the ocean, atmosphere, and solid Earth, as well as assessing their potential global climatic consequences. Leading and contributing to peer-reviewed scientific publications, engaging in the dissemination of results through conferences, reports, and collaborative networks, will be a key part of this role. We are looking for a candidate with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the capacity to adapt to evolving project needs. The ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines is essential for success in this position.
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in physics, oceanography, glaciology, computer science or related fields, ideally to PhD level, or equivalent proven research experience.
- Experience in ice sheet modelling and their interactions with other components of the global Earth System. Preferable with knowledge of the NEMO ocean code.
- Good programming skills including compiled parallel code (e.g. Fortran), interpreted code (e.g. Python), shell scripting and analysis packages.
- Confidence in communicating scientific findings within the research community.
- Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
- Personal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Please note that this opportunity will be advertised both internally and externally.
- The work location will be at the CMCC office in Bologna.
- The appointment period will initially be for a 24-month period, starting at the earliest possible date, with the possibility of extension based on a positive performance evaluation. The gross annual salary range of 35-40K Euros, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
- Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
- 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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