Food Security and Health Adaptation Experts

Position: 12810 - Food Security and Health Adaptation Experts
CMCC Position cod. 12810

Food Security and Health Adaptation Experts
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking three highly motivated and talented experts in food security and health adaptation to join the interdisciplinary team of the CMCC Foundation – Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici, based in Venice, Italy.
The successful candidates will conduct research, analyse policy frameworks, and support decision‑making processes at local, national, and EU levels. They will contribute to advancing knowledge on climate change impacts and adaptation, with a particular focus on food security, health, and related policy strategies.
In addition, they will play an active role in the Institute’s broader work on environmental economics, climate adaptation, and climate governance—developing research, evaluating policy options, and engaging with stakeholders. These positions offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and to generate insights with tangible impact on policy and society in Europe and beyond.
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 successful candidates will work within the European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), one of the three CMCC Institutes. EIEE stands at the intersection of environment and economics, evaluating sustainable and socially inclusive strategies to combat climate change and other major environmental challenges. EIEE is committed to improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial socio‑economic research and policy engagement.

EIEE is a central hub for research insights and policy solutions, within Europe and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing research on the effects of climate change on food and nutritional security in Europe using a data‑driven approach.
Assisting in the development and leveraging of research findings and stakeholder input to inform evidence‑based decision‑making on climate change adaptation on health.
Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate research findings and policy analyses to policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in Applied Economics, or International Development, or other related social science subjects, including human health, development, environmental policy, or equivalent subjects.
For the food security expert:
Minimum of 25 years of professional experience working on climate change and food security.
For the food security expert:
Publication of relevant food security related indicators.
For the climate adaptation/health experts:
Minimum of 3 years of work experience on health systems and policies.
Very good knowledge of the English…