Application Deadline: 28th February, 2023
The Division on Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services (IAFES) in the CMCC Foundation is inviting applications for Post Doctoral/researcher position for the support in scientific activities and research projects on the interactions of forestry sector with the climate system through the analysis of mitigation and adaptation policies within the European context.
The position entails a temporary contract of 24 months starting from April 2023, with the possibility of contract extension based on performance, results achieved and new project opportunities. Minimum annual salary from 28k Euros, comprehensive of benefits, up to an amount to be defined depending on qualification and experience.
Eligibility
- a PhD (or equivalent experience) in topics related to climate change and land sector or equivalent subjects;
- fluency in English language (knowledge of Italian will be an asset);
- minimum 3 years of work experience in forestry carbon cycle and policies in the environmental and climate framework
- good communication skills;
Requirements
- LULUCF and carbon farming accounting rules and mitigation policies in agriculture and forestry;
- research experience on the terrestrial carbon cycle and the feedbacks between climate change and ecosystems, with particular regard to mitigation and adaptation of the land sector;
- experiences with carbon and GHG data elaboration (e.g. IPCC guidelines);
- analysis of impacts on climate of forestry and other land uses management practices;
- strong analytical skills to work with large and multiple datasets;
- author of scientific publications on peer reviewed journals on relevant topics (first authorship will be an asset);
- basic programming and/or GIS skills;
