Artificial Intelligence, Smart Data, IoT, Photonics, Satellite Localization and Blockchain are just some of the technologies managed and aimed at the realization of innovative projects in different application sectors: from Industry 4.0 to Cybersecurity, from Intelligent Mobility to Agritech, from Space Applications to Medicine and Well Being, from Smart Cities to Cultural Heritage.

LINKS is a Foundation born from an agreement between Compagnia di San Paolo and Politecnico di Torino that has been operating for about 20 years at national and international level in the field of applied research, innovation and technology transfer in which work about 160 researchers. Its objective is to enhance the lever of research and innovation, contribute to the growth of the socio-economic system, activate large-scale processes and projects with significant impacts on the territory and establish a dialogue with the local, national and international business fabric, with a view to sharing and enhancing knowledge, experience and innovation.

Gender Equality Plan: diversity is our legacy and our future. Be part of it. At LINKS, diversity is an integral part of our culture and identity and for this we have adopted a plan for gender equality (GEP). We promote diversity and inclusion because we recognize that they are a source of strength and competitive advantage.

LINKS' Future Cities & Communities (FCC) research domain supports private enterprises and Public Authorities to shape the cities and the communities of the future, accelerating the change towards innovation and sustainability, with the final goal of improving people’s quality of life. FCC is composed of around 30 researchers with complementary competencies: transport, electric, environmental and biomedial engineers, mathematicians, computer and data scientists, urban and spatial planners. FCC research is focused on 3 programmes: Mobility & Logistics, Climate, city and environment, ICT for energy and people. FCC's applied research projects are focused on: transport and mobility planning and modeling, sustainable, efficient and circular logistics, urban regeneration, user-centric planning and design, climate change and environmental impacts, environmental and energy innovation, blockchain applications and telemedicine.

The candidates will evaluate climate and environmental data and patterns to determine how specific climate change will affect people, economies, ecosystems and the environment at the regional or urban scale, develop models and Decision Support Systems that predict the impact of climate change and the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation actions, design risk reduction strategies and community resilience to natural hazards and support the design and implementation of measures and policies to reduce the climate change impacts. The work will be included in the framework of European projects with international partners coming from premier companies.

MSc degree in Environmental and Natural Science and Technology, Environmental Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent

• 1-2 year work experience;
• knowledge of nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation, climate risk management, and/or resilience-building;
• knowledge of enviromental and territorial planning and policy development;
• good at (Python) programming language;
• analytical capacity and ability to become familiar with new topics quickly;
• excellent writing skills and strong oral communication skills;
• proficient English level (both written and oral)

One or more of the following is considered a plus:

• PhD;
• experience abroad

Contract type: full-time fixed term research contract

Duration: 12-36 months

Location/Workplace: LINKS Foundation (Turin - Italy)