12767 - Senior Advisor Coastal Global Ocean Observations and International Collaboration

CMCC Position cod. 12767
Senior Advisor – Coastal Global Ocean Observations and International Collaboration
Deadline: September 15th, 2025

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you ready to join a global scientific team tackling the most urgent coastal climate challenges?
We are seeking a Senior Advisor – Coastal Global Ocean Observations and International Collaboration to reinforce CMCC’s international leadership in coastal standard and citizens science, and low costs observation systems and marine data integration. This role will contribute to the Global Coasts as New Frontier (GCNF) program, an ambitious global initiative to deploy solutions in tens of sites worldwide with a focus on the Global South by 2030.
The ideal candidate will bring a strategic vision and operational expertise in low cost/citizen science and standard ocean observing systems, marine data management, and international partnerships. You will work at the interface of science and diplomacy—engaging with International and European and global initiatives (e.g., GOOS, EuroGOOS, EMODnet, Copernicus, IOC, UN Ocean Decade)—and will help shape the digital and observational backbone of CMCC’s coastal program.
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative professional with a proven track record in building multidisciplinary teams and networks, securing external funding, and translating scientific knowledge into operational and societal/policy-relevant marine services.




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 Senior Advisor – Coastal Global Ocean Observations and International Collaboration reports to the Director of the Global Coasts as New Frontier Program and is responsible for strengthening CMCC’s strategic partnerships and operational capacity in coastal observations and related data systems.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Advisor will:

• Provide strategic leadership on international coastal ocean observing systems (inc. low cost citizen science) and data-sharing networks.
• Contribute to CMCC’s engagement in international initiatives related to ocean observations such as GOOS, EuroGOOS, EMODnet, Copernicus, and the UN Ocean Decade.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of a scalable and relocatable Digital Twin of the Coastal Ocean.
• Represent CMCC in global fora and steering committees related to ocean observation and data policy.
• Facilitate public-private innovation through collaboration with marine technology and industry partners.
• Contribute to proposal writing, project management, stakeholder engagement, and co-design processes in EU and international projects.

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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