WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division of Earth System Modelling and Data Assimilation (ESYDA) at the Institute for Earth System Predictions (IESP) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher specialising in Ice Sheet and Earth System Modelling.
The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our ability to simulate and understand ice sheet variability in the context of Earth's changing climate. The future evolution of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is crucial, as it will shape the global impacts of sea level rise. Their physical interactions with the broader climate system have the potential to cross critical thresholds, triggering accelerated and possibly irreversible ice loss.

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!

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:

ROLE
This position focuses on the development of the cryosphere component in the CMCC-ESM, in particular on leading-edge of ice sheet modelling, simulating and understanding key mechanisms of the ice sheet evolution. Particular interest lies in improving the coupling methods between the Community Ice Sheet Model (CISM) and the ocean component (NEMO).
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists within the ESYDA Division and will be a part of the network of scientists who develop and run the CMCC Earth System Model, but also collaborate with other international modelling groups. This position is partially funded by the National Project PNRR-Spoke 4.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will contribute to the model implementation, and will be responsible for design, conduct simulations and analysing to trigger large-scale changes in the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. You will analyse the associated interactions with the ocean, atmosphere and solid earth, and evaluate the global climatic consequences. Publication and wide dissemination of your findings will be a particularly important part of this role.
The candidate should have a proactive and constructive approach, a good problem-solving skill, easy to adapt to changing priorities, working autonomously and capable to work on a diverse range of tasks to fulfil deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in physics, oceanography, glaciology, computer science or related fields, ideally to Ph D level, or equivalent proven research experience;
• Expertise in developing and delivering research on ice sheet modelling and their interactions with other components of the global Earth System;
• Good programming skills including compiled parallel code (e.g. Fortran), interpreted code (e.g. Python), shell scripting and analysis packages. Proficient in dealing with high-performance computing facilities;
• high level of competence in oral and written English;
• Confidence in communicating findings verbally and in writing within the research community;
• Previous experience of managing oneself and resources/components of projects to meet objectives and deadlines;
• Personal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally;
• The position will be located at CMCC's Bologna office in Italy;
• Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience;
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract;
• Flexible working time as per internal policies;
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.

The position has been opened within the project “PNRR-HPC (Spoke 4) - CUP Number: C83C22000560007
The project promotes female and youth employment and the reduction of territorial gaps according to art. 47 “promotion of generational and gender equal opportunities for the awarding of public contracts for the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)”, of the Italian Law Decree no. 77/2021 converted into law no. 108 of 29 July 2021.

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.
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