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? Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth, and we are now starting a new journey to explore the potential of Earth Observation uptake into the multi-risk assessment framework in the context of climate change.
We are looking for up to 3 Risk Analysts, capable of effectively managing complex and heterogeneous datasets and leveraging Earth Observation data, with the ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems efficiently. You will work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic team, ensuring smooth integration of heterogeneous datasets into a multi-risk assessment framework to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.

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!

REQUIREMENTS

• Master Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Crop Sciences or Environmental Sciences
• Work experience in GIS analysis, remote sensing analysis and coding;
• Previous experience in analysis of climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and risk;
• Proficiency with common programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++);
• Knowledge of (geo)statistics and of geospatial data processing software and tools;
• Very good knowledge of the English language;
• Accuracy and good analytical skills.

ROLE

The Risk Analyst(s) will support the RAAS research team with the collection, examination, processing and analysis of hazard, exposure and vulnerability data needed to inform risk modelling and assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Risk Analyst(s) will support the RAAS research team, with:

• Satellite data acquisition and processing from multiple sensors
• Hazard, exposure and vulnerability indices calculation
• Handling of complex geospatial data and their processing
• Large datasets harmonization and management
• Support to data preparation and harmonization for machine learning applications
• Contribution to perform quantitative (climate) risk and multi-risk assessments
• Contribution to develop climate risk and adaptation services.