Post Number : 1ITSC PA118TP
Grade : P-1
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Trieste
Job Family: Natural Sciences
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15 APR 2025 (EXTENDED)
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. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world. For more than 50 years, ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- A PhD/doctoral degree in Mathematics, Topological Dynamical Systems or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1-2 years of related scientific research experience in Theoretical Mathematics, with strong record and promise in research.
- Ability to conduct research under moderate supervision. Exerience in conducting research in Topological Dynamics, Continuum Theory, and Ergodic Theory.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision, and to sustain periods with workload peaks.
- Discretion and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with visitors and staff members of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds and building partnerships between scientific institutions
- Excellent Innovational and Technological Awareness skills
- Diplomacy and politeness in dealing with external and internal partners requesting information.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer skills
LANGUAGES
- Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in an international environment and/or the United Nations (UN) system.
- Experience in a scientific organization or educational institute.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge and understanding of research environment.
LANGUAGES
- Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
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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 51,125 USD .
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
