12717 - Ocean Numerical Modeller

Lecce, Italy

Full Time

Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP)

Mid Level

CMCC Position cod. 12717
Ocean Numerical Modeller
Deadline: June 30th, 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?
CMCC GOCO Division, located in Lecce, is looking for a new position of researcher with experience as numerical modeler, to support the research and the ocean modeling activities at global to coastal scales.
This position is for a Numerical Modeller (i.e., Post Doc, or Junior Scientist for research career at CMCC) with experiences in the fields of numerical methods for Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, good knowledge of ocean physical processes and programming skills.
The primary purpose for this position is to take on a pivotal role in the development and validation of a multi-purpose ocean general circulation model that employs unstructured-mesh methods. We require skills and capabilities in dealing with all the components of an ocean circulation model (e.g. time integration schemes, staggering of variables and discretization of operators, interpolation methods, advection schemes, linear solvers), with particular attention to the assessment of the accuracy, stability and efficiency of the developed methods. Knowledge of finite element and finite volume methods is essential for this position and familiarity with other methods is an added value. We also appreciate knowledge of methods to solve sparse linear systems. We expect, also, that the applicant is familiar with the solution of the basic problems in GFD and has good programming skills.

ABOUT US
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research centre 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 Researcher will contribute to the working group of the international projects and actively participate in scoping workshops and project events.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Physical Oceanography, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or related disciplines with a strong research background in numerical methods and modelling;
experience in development of numerical methods applied to geophysical fluid dynamics problems;
experience in development and/or application of ocean circulation models preferably on unstructured meshes (structured meshes will also be considered) is highly desirable;
good knowledge of compiled (i.e. Fortran) and interpreted (Python, R, MatLab) programming languages;
knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems and scripting languages (i.e. *nix shell);
knowledge of parallel programming on HPC architectures;
fluency in English

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
The appointment period will be of 24 months starting from June 2025. Contract and gross annual salary range between € 30.000 to 40.000 for Post-doc and € 38.000 – 52.000 for Junior Scientist, comprehensive of benefits, depending on qualification and experience.
Tenure can be granted from 2 to 4 years after being appointed as a junior researcher.
Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
Flexible working time as per internal policies.
Support during the immigration process, if needed.

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