Join UNESCO: Research Vacancy With an Annual Salary of $104,908. Apply!
- Post Number : 1ITSC 0845TP
- Vacancy: Senior Research Scientist
- 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
- Application Deadline : 29 May 2025
UNESCO is seeking a dedicated researcher to contribute to global education initiatives. With a competitive salary of $104,908, this role offers a chance to influence policies and improve educational outcomes worldwide. Within the Division of Research and Partnerships and under the direct supervision of the Head of Section/Senior Research Scientist, Earth System Physics (ESP) Section, and in coordination with the Senior Coordinators, the incumbent will lead the sub-group of Research Scientists and performs and coordinates front-line research in Regional climate modelling, regional kilometer-scale climate simulations and hydroclimate modelling, and may provide leadership to one of the ICTP Programmes as necessary.
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Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participate in the selection of the Diploma, M.Sc. 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, needed for the proper running and success of these programmes are in place and functioning.
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Requirements
- Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Geophysical Science, Physics, or a related field.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in regional climate modelling, regional kilometer-scale climate simulations, hydroclimate modelling, of which preferably three (3) years at international level.
- Internationally recognized research achievements in regional climate modelling, regional kilometer-scale climate simulations, hydroclimate modelling.
- Experience in the teaching and/or mentoring of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students.
