OVERVIEW

Position Number: 1ITSC PA129TP

Grade: P-2

Parent Sector: Sciences Sector (SCS)

Duty Station: Trieste

Job Family: Natural Sciences

Contract Type: Project Appointment

Duration of contract: 1 year

Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates

Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 09/11/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

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.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Mathematics Section,



the incumbent will initiate and undertake world-class research in mathematics and assist the Head of Section in the planning and implementation of its scientific activities and in the fulfilment of the Centre's mission.

Essential responsibilities include:

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake front-line research in mathematics, including topics such as Partial Differential Equations, Algebraic and Differential Geometry, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, Analysis, Number Theory and Dynamical Systems, as well as the interactions between these fields and Computing.

• Organize seminars, schools, workshops, conferences and topical meetings, and select participants for these activities.

• Review applications for postdoctoral positions, Associateships, Diploma Courses, and short-term and long-term visits.

• Teach, as required, in the Diploma Course Programme in Mathematics, and collaborate with Associates and other visitors to the Centre, in particular those from developing countries.

• Perform additional activities as may be required to ensure the success of the work of the Mathematics

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