12702 - Early To Middle Career Researcher In Remote Sensing For Vegetation Dynamics And Carbon Cycle Viterbo

12702 - Early To Middle Career Researcher In Remote Sensing For Vegetation Dynamics And Carbon Cycle
Viterbo
Lazio, Viterbo

CMCC Position cod. 12702 Early to middle career researcher in remote sensing for vegetation dynamics and carbon cycle Deadline: April 3rd, 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? Our Division of Impacts on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services (IAFES) is looking for a new position of early to middle career researcher responsible of the development of new indicators for the assessment of drought effect on ecosystem dynamics and productivity. Contribution to project deliverables, datasets and scientific publications, is also expected. 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 The researcher is responsible for the development of new methods for the modelling the effect of disturbances (e. g. deforestation, fires) on carbon cycle. RESPONSIBILITIES The researcher will support the IAFES team, with:The modelling of the effect of climate- and human-induced disturbances (i. e. drought, heat waves, fires) on ecosystem processes and productivity. The fine-tuning of remote-based algorithms to advance the current knowledge of carbon cycle. The testing and evaluation of the multiple Earth observation data across different regions where carbon cycle is still uncertain. REQUIREMENTSPhD in remote sensing, climate science, ecology, geography, or equivalent subjects. Master's degree in environmental sciences or equivalent subjects. Minimum of 2 years of work experience in remote sensing and carbon cycle modelling. Knowledge of vegetation dynamics and carbon stocks from observations and models. Excellent knowledge in modelling photosynthesis, ecosystem dynamics, disturbances (i. e. fires, deforestation) using satellite products (e. g. Solar Induced Florescence (SIF)). Excellent knowledge of modelling biomass and changes in carbon stocks using remote sensing data (e. g. Vertical Optical Depth (VOD), SIF, Lidar). Excellent programming skills in Fortran and Phyton. Very good knowledge of the English language. Strong knowledge of statistics and data science. DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITSPlease note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally. The researcher will be based in Viterbo CMCC office. The appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting from 2nd May 2025 and renewable for additional months pending a positive evaluation. Flexible working time as per internal policies. Support during the immigration process, if needed. Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience. 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 Position. Applicants responding to this posting declare that they have read, understood and agreed to the "Official Rule for the CMCC Personnel recruitment".

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