Research Scientist

OVERVIEW

**Post Number**: 1ITSC 0829TP

**Grade**: P-3

**Parent Sector**: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

**Duty Station**: Trieste

**Job Family**: Natural Sciences

**Type of contract**: Fixed Term

**Duration of contract**: 2 years

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 24-MAR-2023

**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Section/Senior Research Scientist, Quantitative Life Sciences Section, the incumbent initiates, develops and coordinates front-line research in Ecology and Evolution, provides guidance and mentoring to post-doctoral fellows, visitors and students, teaches courses at the ICTP and elsewhere, and participates in the organization of activities of the section and in the selection of applicants to ICTP programmes and activities related to the section.

**Essential responsibilities include**:
Long Description

**Scientific Research**:
Undertake front-line research in the own field of expertise, identifying, developing and implementing research projects in that field;
Participate in the hiring of post-doctoral fellows;
Provide guidance and mentoring to post-doctoral fellows, and guidance to any associates, visitors or fellows that collaborate on these research projects.

**Education and Training**:
Teach in the Diploma programme and supervise Diploma student thesis;
Provide scientific supervision to and mentor M.Sc. and Ph.D. students;
Participate in the selection of the Diploma students and of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students as required by the ICTP programmes;
Teach in international programmes of ICTP, held at ICTP in Trieste, Italy and other locations.

**Scientific Organisation and Outreach**:
Establish wide cooperation with scientists from developing countries and identify their scientific needs in areas related to own area of expertise and formulate appropriate recommendation for incorporation within the ICTP programmes;
Organize ICTP meetings, activities and external activities, predominantly in developing countries, in their own field of research;
Participate in the programmes of ICTP Partner Institutes.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional research experience in Ecology, Evolution or a related field;
Demonstrated professional experience in the field of mathematical modeling and/or data analysis of ecological systems and/or evolutionary processes.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Ability to collaborate effectively within a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources;
Ability to communicate effectively on complex technical and scientific issues in English.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE

Relevant professional research experience acquired at international level;
Experience in the design, implementation and management of scientific projects;
Experience in the teaching and/or mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate students;
Experience in the development and coordination of scientific training programmes;
Experience supervising and coordinating educational programmes in the field of mathematics or physics.

LANGUAGES

Knowledge of Italian (spoken and written);
Knowledge of another official UNESCO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 64,121.00 US $.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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