Job Description
Early-Career Track in Climate Science & Policy Helping nations turn science into sustainable action. Gauss is launching a dedicated Excellence Programme for highly motivated graduates and early-career professionals who want to build deep expertise in climate science, modelling, and international policy.
We’re not offering just another job — we’re offering a five-year journey toward becoming a top-tier technical expert, with intensive learning, hands-on experience, and close mentorship.
You will work at the intersection of science and policy, supporting countries in applying data and models to real sustainability challenges.
What we offer A five-year track to professional and technical excellence:
Year 1 – Immersive learning & project support Focus: Core training in international climate reporting (Paris Agreement instruments), public-policy analysis, and modelling (energy, climate, GHG).
What You’ll Do: Combine self-paced study, expert mentoring and hands-on contributions to real projects—ensuring everything you learn is applied directly into practice.
Years 2–4 – Applied Research & International Engagement Focus: Deepen technical expertise while working side-by-side with governments contributing on developing scenarios, drafting national reports, meeting international reporting obligations, and refining policy options.
What You’ll Do: Collaborate on real-world projects in Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe; publish analyses, present findings at country workshops, and help refine tools and models with senior scientists.
Year 5 – Building Advanced Expertise Focus: Take the lead on high-impact projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and develop regional strategies with growing independence and responsibility.
What You’ll Do: Take growing responsibility for workstreams.
Exceptional performers may fast-track through phases as soon as they prove ready.
We are not looking for standard candidates — we are looking for exceptional individuals who are:
Curious, committed, and intellectually rigorousDeeply motivated to learn and growPassionate about climate change and international developmentEager to go beyond what’s expected to support international countries and communitiesWilling to invest in a long-term of technical and personal growthAcademic background in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline (e.g.
environmental sciences, energy, climate, economics, or related fields)Strong analytical and writing skillsExcellent command of English (fluency in Spanish and/or French is an asset)Willingness to be based full-time at our office in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) or Toronto (Canada), with some travel (up to 4–6 short missions per year) What you’ll find at Gauss Gauss is a technical institution focused on applied science.
We maintain a collaborative, horizontal structure, actively avoiding rigid hierarchies, and place our emphasis on growing knowledge—both individually and collectively as a team.
Our work centres on applied research in climate change, air quality, energy, and the environment.
We collaborate with leading institutions worldwide to deliver science-based support for planning and decision-making.
At Gauss, You Will Find
A mission-driven, multicultural team fluent in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian and GermanA supportive, collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learningOpportunities to make a real difference from day onePersonalised mentoring and a structured path for professional developmentLocation: On-site at our office in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a renovated 18th-century palace located in the heart of the historic centre, or in our Toronto office.Schedule: Full time position (40 weekly working hours).Monday to Friday with the possibility of working from home on Friday.
Salary: Competitive and based on experience, with clear progression milestones23 annual leave days (plus 24 and 31 December off)Meal vouchers and public transport stipendAnnual team retreat and regular social eventsPlease send your CV and a short motivation letter (max 1 page) to ******, with the subject line: «Excellence Programme Application».
Deadline: 30 June 2025.
