Andrea Castelletti

The CMCC Foundation – Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici in Milan, Italy, is seeking two early-career postdoctoral researchers to join their team. The research focuses on applying machine learning and data analytics to understand and simulate human behavior in global water systems, bridging artificial intelligence, hydro-climatic sciences, and environmental systems analysis. The mission includes reconstructing behavioral patterns in global water use across domestic, agricultural, and energy sectors, applying AI to infer reservoir operations and management decisions, and integrating behavioral insights into next-generation hydrological and energy models. This work aims to improve the representation of human–water interactions under climate change, contributing to the development of behaviorally realistic Earth system models. The position offers a 24-month renewable contract and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international team dedicated to climate-resilient and sustainable futures. Applicants must have a PhD in Environmental Engineering, Computer/Data Science, or related fields, with experience in machine learning, geospatial and time-series analysis, and strong Python skills. The application deadline is January 31, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link.