ICTP Vacancy Notice: Research Scientist P-3 (Two Positions)

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VACANCY NOTICE

Post title: Research Scientist - two positions
Organisational unit: The Abdus Salam International Centre for 
Theoretical Physics
Duty station: Trieste, Italy
Grade: P-3
Post numbers: a) EU/TP/ITA/SC/0830 - b) EU/TP/ITA/SC/0847
Closing date: 31 March 2008
	
	
Purpose of post:
To assist the Head of the Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics 
Section in the planning and implementation of the scientific 
programmes.
	
Main responsibilities:
The incumbent will be required to perform the following duties:

(a) Research: To undertake front-line research in the areas of 
Statistical Physics and related interdisciplinary areas, including 
quantum phase transitions, disordered and glassy systems, soft matter, 
non-equilibrium statistical physics, theory of complex systems and 
biophysics.

(b) Programme coordination and training: To coordinate and be 
responsible for activities in the candidate’s area of expertise, as 
well as general training programmes for younger scientists. These 
duties involve the organization of schools, workshops, conferences and 
topical meetings and the selection of participants, in the area of 
Statistical Physics.

(c) Administrative responsibilities: (i) To review applications for 
postdoctoral positions and associateships, diploma courses, and 
short-term and long-term visits; (ii) to organize weekly seminars and 
journal clubs; (iii) to assist the coordinator of the corresponding 
sector in running the visiting and training programme in the area of 
Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics.

(d) Teaching and mentoring: (i) To lecture in the Condensed Matter 
Diploma programme; (ii) to participate in the committee meetings of the 
Section and implement the decisions approved by the Head of the 
Section; (iii) to review the applications for short term visits and 
make recommendations, whenever required by the Head of the Section.
	
Profile:	
•	Ph.D or equivalent doctoral level in Physics.
•	At least 5 years of research experience of which 2 at international 
level.
•	Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
•	A positive attitude towards the international and multicultural 
characteristics of the 	assignment.
	
Conditions of employment:
ICTP is a world-class institution focused on research in basic sciences 
with responsibility for the promotion, dissemination and support of 
science, especially in developing countries. It operates under the 
aegis of UNESCO and IAEA. This is an extra-budgetary position of a 
continuing nature but the duration of the appointment will be subject 
to the availability of funds. UNESCO's salaries are calculated in US 
Dollars. They consist of a net base salary and a post adjustment which 
reflects the cost of living changes in a particular duty station and 
exchange rates. The annual net base salary will start at USD 51,395 if 
there are no dependants and at USD 55,060 if there are dependants. The 
additional variable post adjustment is currently at USD 2,955 (single 
rates) and USD 3,166 (dependency rates) monthly. Both the net base 
salary and the post adjustment are exempt from income tax. There is an 
attractive benefits package which includes 30 days of annual vacation, 
home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and 
medical insurance. The Director retains full discretion to appoint the 
candidate at a lower grade of the post.
	
How to apply:
Candidates should use ICTP's online application system which is 
accessible via ICTP's internet site at http://portal.ictp.it/vacancy. 
They should include a curriculum vitae and list of publications and 
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly by their 
referees.
Candidates without access to the Internet may send a paper application 
by completing the official UNESCO CV form available at the Personnel 
Office, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, 
Strada Costiera, 11, 34014 Trieste, Italy.
E-mail: personnel_office at ictp.it, phone: +39-040-2240-595/596, fax: 
+39-040-2240-593.