Head of Section

12 ore fa

trieste, friuli venezia giulia, Italia Unesco Tempo pieno
Overview

In this role you will lead ICTP's research programme, setting strategic directions and mobilising resources. You will partner with global institutions to advance collaborative science in developing countries and guide staff and trainees. You will shape education, training and outreach activities, while representing ICTP at international forums. Your work will amplify ICTP’s mission to foster scientific excellence and capacity building in the Global South.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan
  • vacation and mobility support
  • UNESCO staff benefits
Responsabilità
  • Identify and manage research activities; advise on priorities
  • Build and sustain partnerships with leading international institutions
  • Resource planning, staffing, and supervision of staff and fellows
  • Ensure scientific excellence across programmes and provide mentoring
  • Represent ICTP at major international meetings and explore collaboration opportunities
  • Lead a team of 10–15 staff; attract new talent
  • Provide technical advice on educational/training programmes in Mathematics
  • Advise on scientific agreements with institutions and governments
  • Participate in funding drives by highlighting research opportunities
  • Teach in ICTP international and diploma programmes; supervise theses
  • Organise scientific meetings and coordinate outreach activities
  • Apply for and manage research grants
Requisiti fondamentali
  • PhD-level research experience in Physics or related field
  • Minimum 10 years post-doctoral/research experience; international exposure preferred
  • Strong publication record and international recognition
  • Experience designing and managing scientific projects
  • Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Experience in donor relations and scientific outreach
  • Experience coordinating international research collaborations
  • Proven supervisory leadership
  • intellectual leadership
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
  • advanced physics research
  • programme design and management
  • funding development and grant management