CMCC Position cod. 12788 Arctic Research Scientist Deadline: November 30th, 2025 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 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. About the ICC Program The Integration of the planetary biogeochemical and industrial Carbon Cycle (ICC) Program is one of four strategic research programs within CMCC, focusing on understanding and shaping the new paradigm of building a net-zero carbon economy which is essential to providing quantitative and narrative analyses of socio-economic systems in the context of a sustainable and resilient future. ROLE At CMCC, we connect cutting-edge science to actionable climate insights. In this role, you will analyze and synthesize climate and ocean data to advance our understanding of the Arctic system—its physical processes, emerging extremes, and feedback influencing global emissions and carbon uptake—and how its ongoing changes affect shipping trade routes. RESPONSIBILITIES The Arctic Research Scientist(s) will support the CMCC Arctic Working Group through engagement in some or all of the following activities: - Investigating the interplay between sea-ice loss, ocean circulation, and extreme events, and their implications for climate feedbacks and carbon fluxes. - Collaborating with modeling teams to design and interpret targeted experiments (e.g., wave-ice-ocean coupling or idealized scenarios under reduced sea-ice extent). - Synthesizing results into concise scientific products, reports, and working papers supporting future proposals and collaborations. - Contributing to the integration of Arctic process understanding into broader CMCC initiatives on emissions, extremes, and carbon-cycle modeling. - Engaging with internal and external partners, including Arctic research institutes and observation networks, as well as shipowners and other maritime stakeholders, to strengthen data-sharing and methodological innovation. REQUIREMENTS - Required: - PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or Earth Sciences - Demonstrated experience in Arctic research, with emphasis on polar climate dynamics, sea ice variability, polar extreme events, and maritime navigation in ice-prone waters. - Advanced programming skills in Python and experience with scientific and visualization libraries (e.g., xarray, pandas, Plotly, Matplotlib). - Excellent written and spoken English and strong communication skills across scientific and multidisciplinary teams. - Preferred: - At least two recommendation letters - Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to advancing climate science. DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally. - The position will be based in the CMCC Lecce office (Position 1), or Bologna office (Position 2). - Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience. - Welfare package, for a minimum 12-month 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 Po