12819 - Climate Law Junior researcher

CMCC Position cod. 12819
Climate Law Junior researcher
Deadline: March 22nd, 2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The CMCC Foundation – Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici invites applications for one junior researcher specializing in climate and environmental law to join its interdisciplinary research team.

We are looking for a highly motivated junior international scholar to provide support for research, capacity-building and stakeholder engagement activities related to climate law and policy frameworks. Strong research and analytical skills and ability to contribute to policy-relevant outputs are essential.

Successful candidate will join an international and interdisciplinary team based in Milan, Italy, contributing to the strengthening of climate law research and the development of innovative research lines addressing the legal and policy frameworks and their interactions with climate change and society.



ABOUT US

• Contributing to interdisciplinary research on climate law, litigation and governance, paying particular attention to integrating climate science into legal and policy frameworks.
• Contributing to interdisciplinary research on social justice, public acceptance, and equity related to climate policies. 
• Supporting the preparation of scientific publications, policy briefs, position papers and policy recommendations.
• Assisting with capacity-building activities for legal professionals, policymakers, researchers and students, such as training events, seminars and workshops.
• Identifying and supporting the preparation of funding opportunities, including contributions to research proposals and grant applications.
• Contributing to project reports, deliverables and dissemination activities.

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally
• The Managers will be based in Milan CMCC office
• Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract
• Support during the immigration process, if needed
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.

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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