Post Number : 1ITSC 0834TP
Grade : P-5
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Trieste
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 02-DEC-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
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 supervision of the Director of The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), and the coordination of the Senior Coordinator (Research and Partnerships), the incumbent will lead the one of the Research Programmes of ICTP, by defining new research directions, planning and engaging resources necessary for their implementation. The incumbent will engage with the Research and Partnerships Division to promote the research in the respective area and the mission of ICTP in the developing world and design and implement joint activities as well as, engage into the negotiations conducted by the Institute Advancement Unit with leading scientific institutions worldwide to drive funding in support of the respective research programme. S/he will provide guidance and mentoring to ICTP scientists, post-doctoral fellows, visitors and students. The incumbent will teach courses as required at the ICTP and lead the organization scientific activities and events in the area of expertise.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Scientific Research Leadership:
Programme Leadership:
Education and Training:
Scientific Organisation and Outreach:
Education
Work Experience
Skills and Competencies
Language
Work Experience
Languages