12703 - Specialist On Crop Modelling And Climate-Risk Assessment Sassari

12703 - Specialist On Crop Modelling And Climate-Risk Assessment
Sassari
Sardegna, Sassari

CMCC Position cod. 12703 Specialist on crop modelling and climate-risk assessment Deadline: March 22th, 2025 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Post Degree to perform short term consultancy aiming to support crop modelling activities, including parameterization and validation based on observed field data, with a specific focus on climate impact assessment. The candidate will collaborate with our scientists at Impact on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services (IAFES) division, based in Sassari. 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. To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following: ROLE The candidate is expected to evaluate the effects of climate change on agricultural systems through crop modelling. These assessments will involve process-based crop models and/or machine learning tools to estimate crop growth stages, biomass, and crop yield under projected climate conditions. Specific duties include parameterization and validation of crop models with respect to experimental data, simulations under climate change scenarios, to predict crop yield by using historical data and outputs from crop growth model, analyses of model outputs. RESPONSIBILITIES The Specialist on crop modelling and climate – risk assessment  will support the IAFES division with: Parameterization and validation of crop models based on measured dataRunning simulations under climate change scenarios Analysing model outputs to quantify uncertainties and assess potential impacts. REQUIREMENTSBSC or MSC in Agricultural Science or equivalent subjects. Expertise in crop modellingProgramming skills in Python, R, or similar languages. Experience with geospatial analysis and visualization tools. Very good knowledge of the English language, with strong communication skills for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITSPlease note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally. The appointment period will be of 4 months. The gross annual salary range is 6000 to 9000 Euros, depending on qualification and working experience. 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 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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