12832 - Early career postdoctoral researcher / Mid-level researcher

CMCC Position 12832

Early career postdoctoral researcher / Mid-level researcher

Deadline: July 10, 2026

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking up to three highly motivated and well-organized early-career postdoctoral researchers or mid-level researchers to work as Eddy Covariance and Ecosystem Data Curators. Candidates should have proven experience in the management of large environmental datasets, particularly in the organization, quality control, processing, formatting, and documentation of eddy covariance time series, including the full set of associated meteorological, ancillary, and metadata records. Programming skills in at least one of the following languages are required: Python, R, or MATLAB.

The activities will be carried out within the Ecosystem Thematic Centre (ETC) of the ICOS Research Infrastructure and the global FLUXNET initiative. The selected candidates will join a team dedicated to the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of data and metadata collection, processing, curation, and dissemination workflows.

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!

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ROLE

The Eddy Covariance Data Curators will report to the ICOS ETC Director and Coordination Group and will be responsible for the collection, organization, quality control, processing, curation, and preparation of eddy covariance datasets and their associated metadata. This will include the development and implementation of new tools and workflows to enhance data management and curation procedures.

Responsibilities

The Eddy Covariance Data Curators will support the ICOS ETC and Processing Centre in the following activities:

• Data collection and support for data submission
• Data checking and quality control, including interaction with data providers
• Collection, organization, and quality control of metadata and ancillary data
• Data processing and analysis of results
• Revision of existing metadata and ancillary data schemes, and development of new ones
• Development, testing, and deployment of new data quality assessment tools

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in a scientific discipline
• Proven experience in environmental data management
• Familiarity with eddy covariance data
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken
• Basic knowledge of Italian, sufficient for everyday communication and discussions
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data handling, including experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, or MATLAB

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Please note that this vacancy will be advertised both internally and externally
• The selected candidates will be based at the CMCC office in Viterbo, located at the University of Tuscia
• The position is offered under a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration Contract (Co.co.co.), starting on September 1st, for a duration of 12 months
• The gross annual compensation for this position ranges from €30,000 to €50,000. The salary offered will be determined based on relevant experience, seniority, and specific technical skills, according to objective and gender-neutral criteria
• Welfare benefits amounting to €2,000 per year
• Flexible working hours, in accordance with internal policies
• Support with immigration procedures, if required

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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