12614 - Data Analyst Expert on Ecosystems and Climate targets

Viterbo, Italy

Full Time

Institute for Climate Resilience (ICR)

Experienced

CMCC Position
Data Analyst Expert on Ecosystems and Climate targets
Deadline: September 25^th, 2024

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactivity and strong management skills can translate directly into tangible research results?
The Division of Impacts on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services (IAFES) at the Institute for Climate Resilience (ICR) is looking for 2 Experts as Data Analysts highly motivated and with a proven track record in processing data and retrieving information on current and future land-climate interactions, with good knowledge of ecosystems functionality and of the global and EU climate policy context.

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!

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ROLE
The Data Analyst Expert on Ecosystems and Climate targets will be responsible for accessing, pre-processing, collecting, elaborating, and analysing data coming from different sources (including remote sensing imagery, numerical to empirical models, geoportals and statistical portals, other existing databases/datalakes, field measurements and in-situ monitoring) mainly related to climate, vegetation, soil, water and terrestrial ecosystem variables, with the final aim to produce land cover, land use and other maps on land surface characteristics and extracts information mainly related to current and future evolution of land-climate interactions, with a special focus on GHG emissions and removals.
Specific activities will include:

Design and implement workflows (building spatio-temporal operations, data analytics procedures, writing codes) for the full chain from data access to pre- and post-processing up to synthesis and delivery/dissemination of results;
Integrate and correlate different data and extract valuable insights on ecosystems functionality and land-climate feedback;
Contribute to the critical analysis of the findings specifically in relation to the main existing policies at the EU and global level for the land sector and climate change.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility will be:

Managing, processing and combining satellite imagery, model-derived time-series of climate and related impact data, or other cartographic maps and georeferenced datasets on territorial characteristics using, among others, statistical, image analysis and geospatial tools and software, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment;
Monitoring the quality of information produced;
Interpreting results, with reference to the European and global policy context and climate targets;
Preparing and delivering reports and scientific publications, as well as presenting in conferences.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in scientific disciplines;
Knowledge of terrestrial ecosystems processes, with focus on vegetation and climate, and consolidated experiences (minimum 3 years) on data analysis on those ecosystems;
Knowledge of the climate policy framework at the global and EU level (e.g. UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, Green Deal);
Excellent knowledge of Python language and other programming languages like R, MATLAB, etc;
Knowledge of climate-related dataset formats (NetCDF, GRIB) and manipulation tools (CDO, NCO) and libraries/packages (e.g. x-array);
Capacity to elaborate remote-sensing imagery or time series using GIS or other tools/software;
Very good knowledge of the English language;
Knowledge of the Italian language.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

PhD on environment-related disciplines is an asset;
Participation (as co-author or preferably first author) in scientific publication on peer-reviewed scientific publications journals is an asset;
Good communication skills;
Strong problem-solving attitude;
High motivation to learn;
Good in time and priority management.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally;
The Managers will be based in Viterbo CMCC office;
The appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting from November 2024, renewable from 2 to 4 years or possibly convertible into permanent position. Gross annual salary range is from 26.000 to 34.000 Euros, depending on qualification and working experience;
Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract;
Flexible working time and location as per internal policies;
Support during the immigration process, if needed.

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