The CMCC Foundation is a scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, the society, the world of business and policy makers.
Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
Our Division of Ocean Predictions and Applications (OPA) is looking for a new position of Data Scientist, responsible for the management, analysis, and interpretation of oceanographic and atmospheric data to support both research and operational activities.

The job location is CMCC Headquarters in Lecce, Italy. We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:
• Qualification in a relevant discipline at Master level or higher (e.g.
Data Science or Physics);
• knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems and script languages (i.e., *nix shell); • good knowledge and skills in programming (i.e., Python and bash scripting); • good communication skills; • teamworking attitude.

Furthermore, it is welcome that you have as much as possible of the following experience:
• specialisation in marine or environmental science; • experience in managing/manipulating/visualization environmental data (i.e., NetCDF, CF metadata convention, GRIB, csv) and associated tools (NCO, CDO libraries); • knowledge of machine learning techniques; • good knowledge of the English language.

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefit 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).
We offer the opportunity to join our team through a temporary contract of
12 months starting from as soon as possible, with the possibility of contract extension based on performance, results achieved and new project opportunities.
Annual salary ranging is from 24 to 36K Euros, depending on qualification and experience.
This job announcement is a public invitation to express interest for 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”.
We will keep your information on file for up to 1 year.

More details and info about HOW TO APPLY:
https://cmccfoundation.applytojob.com/apply/cxQjvO1k2p/12431-Data-Scientist