Senior Research Scientist
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Post Number:1ITSC 0865TP
Grade:P-4
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):22-AUG-2025
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.
Within the Division of Research and Partnerships and under the direct supervision of the Head of Section/Senior Research Scientist High-Energy Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Section and in coordination with the Senior Coordinators the incumbent will lead a sub-group of Research Scientists and perform and coordinate front-line research in Phenomenology of Particle Physics and may provide leadership to one of the ICTP Programmes as particular the incumbent will be required to
Long Description
Identify develop and implement innovative research projects ensuring that the research team stays on top of the latest scientific developments.
Collaborate with leading research institutions worldwide to exchange scientific information and promote joint research and scientific collaboration programmes while providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the High Energy Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Section as well as to post-doctoral fellows associates and visitors working in Phenomenology of Particle Physics.
Participate in the selection of the Diploma . and Ph.D. students teach in the Diploma programme and supervise Diploma and possibly PhD students thesis.
Establish wide cooperation with scientists from developing countries also organising ICTP meetings and external activities in own field of research at ICTP and in developing countries.
Provide authoritative advice to the Division Director on programme planning and implementation also ensuring that all high level needs such as agreements funding selection procedures and coordination of the scientific work with the scientific faculty needed for the proper running and success of these programmes are in place and functioning.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Physics or a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in Phenomenology of Particle Physics of which preferably three (3) years at international level
- Internationally recognized research achievements in Phenomenology of Particle Physics. Experience in the teaching and/or mentoring of undergraduate graduate and postgraduate students
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Excellent analytical skills. Ability to collect synthesise and analyse information from various sources.
- Proven ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively on complex technical and scientific issues in English.
LANGUAGES
- Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the development and coordination of scientific training programmes with particular attention to those devoted to developing countries.
- Experience in the design implementation and management of scientific projects.
LANGUAGES
- Knowledge of another official UNESCO language (Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish). Knowledge of Italian.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCOs 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 111 428 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult ourGuide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments as well as an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference e-mail correspondence etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
In addition to the online application candidates are requested to submit their research statement to the ICTP Personnel Office (email: ) clearly indicating in the subject line Senior Research Scientist post no. 1ITSC 8065TP
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Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
