Senior Postdoctoral Researcher Environmental and Energy Systems Engineering
Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC)
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 at stimulating sustainable growth, protecting the environment, and developing 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.
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Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join the new CMCC-EIEE division on Technologies for Climate Transisition (TCT) in the field of water and energy systems analysis, with a strong emphasis on mathematical modeling, optimization, and decision-making under uncertainty. The successful candidate will focus on developing and applying advanced multi-scale water and energy system models to explore the implications of global climate policies on infrastructure development in the Global South.
In addition, the role will emphasize robust decision-making techniques to address uncertainty in future scenarios. The candidate will analyze the impact of uncertain variables, such as climate variability, policy shifts, and socio-economic and technological changes, on water and energy infrastructure planning. By integrating uncertainty analysis into optimization frameworks, the researcher will develop strategies that ensure resilient and adaptive system designs, capable of withstanding a range of future challenges.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in addressing challenges at the intersection of global climate policies, resource management, and socio-economic dynamics, demonstrating an ability to deliver impactful research that informs policy and engineering decisions.
This research aims to provide actionable insights for policymakers, guiding sustainable infrastructure development in dynamic and uncertain environments.
ROLE
The Senior Postdoctoral Researcher reports to the TCT Division Director and is responsible for leading advanced research and analysis in water and energy systems, with a focus on multi-scale modeling, optimization, and decision-making under uncertainty. The role includes designing and implementing robust models that integrate water, energy, and climate systems to assess the implications of global climate policies on infrastructure development, particularly in the Global South. This position is a key contributor to advancing the division’s mission to support evidence-based, sustainable solutions for water and energy challenges worldwide.
TCT is the third, new division of the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE). The candidate will support the development of the division within the overall strategy of the institute, leveraging the relation with existing research at EIEE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Senior Postdoctoral Researcher will support the TCT Division Director with
- Conducting cutting-edge research in water and energy systems analysis, integrating robust decision-making techniques and uncertainty analysis to develop resilient and adaptive strategies.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to produce actionable insights and recommendations for sustainable infrastructure development.
- Publishing research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
- Engaging with stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and development organizations, to translate research into practical solutions.
- Actively participating in fundraising efforts, including developing research proposals, identifying funding opportunities, and maintaining relationships with funders to secure grants and contracts that support the division’s strategic objectives.
- Mentoring junior researchers and contribute to capacity building within the TCT Division.
- Contributing to the objectives of the EIEE institute and to its methodological suite.
REQUIREMENTS
PhD in Energy or Environmental or Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent subjects.
Very good knowledge of the English language.
Accuracy and excellent analytical skills.
Excellent programming skill in c++ and/or python
Experience with state-of-the-art energy systems modelling.
Applications can be submitted HERE