Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa

CMCC Position code 12835 — Early Career Researcher in Geospatial Analysis & Data Integration for Climate Applications. Deadline: July 15th, 2026.

We are seeking a motivated and well-organized researcher to join a multidisciplinary team focused on improving climate adaptation and resilience in urban contexts. The successful candidate will apply strong GIS, spatial data infrastructure and multi-source data integration skills to support climate risk assessment and decision-making.

Role

The researcher will be part of the REMHI Division (Regional Models and geo-Hydrological Impacts), reporting to the Division Director. The role centers on developing geospatial analysis workflows and interoperable data processes that merge climate, environmental, urban and socio-economic datasets into operational services for risk assessment, adaptation planning and resilience-oriented decisions.

Main responsibilities

• Integrate and manage climate, environmental, geospatial, socio-economic and design datasets for multi-scale assessments of climate risks, exposure and vulnerabilities.
• Develop interoperable digital workflows and data environments to represent and monitor urban systems under climate stressors.
• Support analysis, visualization and comparison of urban regeneration scenarios by combining climate data with district- and building-scale information.
• Contribute to the integration of functionalities in the DATACLIME platform.
• Develop or configure digital tools and semi-automated procedures for computing and visualizing KPIs related to climate risk and resilience.
• Contribute to web-based 2D/3D visualization environments and dashboards to show baseline conditions and alternative scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across climate science, engineering, urban planning and digital technologies.

Requirements

• PhD in Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience or strong interest in geospatial data integration and digital modelling for urban, territorial and built-environment applications.
• Proficiency with GIS software (preferably QGIS, knowledge of ArcGIS is an asset) and multi-source geospatial dataset integration.
• Familiarity with spatial data structures and relational spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS).
• Understanding of climate data analysis, data-driven modelling approaches and climate risk/resilience indicators, with interest/experience integrating climate and geospatial datasets.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and APIs for data processing, automation and interoperability; knowledge of semantic models and linked data is beneficial.
• Familiarity with open standards and formats (IFC, CityGML, CityJSON) and BIM–GIS interoperability workflows is a plus.
• Experience with web-GIS and 2D/3D visualization technologies (e.g., CesiumJS, Three.js, OpenLayers, Leaflet, WebGL, IfcOpenShell) is advantageous.
• Basic web development skills (JavaScript, React or similar) are welcome.
• Excellent command of English and good communication and teamwork abilities.

Duration, compensation & conditions

• The position is published internally and externally.
• Location: CMCC office in Caserta.
• Contract: Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration contract starting on September 15, duration 12 months.
• Gross annual salary range: €28,000–€33,000, the exact amount depends on experience, seniority and skills using objective and gender-neutral criteria.
• Welfare package: €2,000 per year.
• Flexible working time according to internal policies.
• Support for immigration procedures if required.

Equal opportunity and protected categories

Belonging to legally protected categories (e.g., as per L. 68/99) is considered a preferential condition. Some fiscal benefits may apply for repatriated workers or foreign researchers meeting the requirements defined by the relevant legislation. CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer and evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status or other protected characteristics. Applicants are asked to omit discriminatory information from their CVs.

Application notes

By applying, candidates confirm they have read and accepted CMCC Personnel Recruitment Rules and the Privacy Notice. Candidate information will be retained for up to one year.

Benefits

• Welfare package: €2,000 per year.
• Flexible working time according to CMCC policies.
• Immigration support if needed.

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