12776 - 2 Researchers in Paleoclimate Modelling

12776 - 2 Researchers in Paleoclimate Modelling We are seeking two highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researchers to join the climate modelling team of the ERC Synergy Grant project EUROpest. This ambitious six-year interdisciplinary project investigates how social-ecological systems shaped epidemic disease dynamics in preindustrial Europe (1300–1800), combining historical, archaeological, ecological, genomic, and climatic data. ROLE The two researchers will play a central part in EUROpest’s climate modelling activities by designing and conducting high-resolution paleoclimate simulations over Europe and the Mediterranean for the period 1300–1800 CE/last millennium. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and execute high-resolution regional climate simulations over Europe and the Mediterranean for the period 1300–1800 CE and/or last millennium Implement and adjust external forcings following PMIP7 protocols, including solar, volcanic, orbital, greenhouse gases, and land-use/land-cover changes Downscale global model output to bridge the gap between large-scale climate patterns and regional societal processes Develop, test and optimize model configurations using RCMs (e.g., ICON-CLM) or high-resolution ESMs (ICON-XPP) REQUIREMENTS PhD in climate/atmospheric/ocean science, geosciences, physics or a related discipline Profound experience with regional and/or global climate models (e.g., ICON-CLM, COSMO-CLM, WRF, comprehensive Earth System Models (e.g., ICON-XPP)) Familiarity with land–sea–atmosphere coupling and development of modules for high-resolution downscaling Experience in model–data comparison and paleoclimate evaluation techniques using multivariate statistical (and AI) tools Proficiency in scientific computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, CDO/NCO) DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The appointment period will be initially of 24 months starting from 2025, Oct./Nov., with a gross annual salary range of 40.000 – 50.000 Euros depending on post-doctoral experience. Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract. Flexible working time as per internal policies. Support during the immigration process, if needed. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 10/9/2025