[RegCNET] Two Research Scientist positions in Earth System Physics at ICTP (Trieste, Italy)

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There are two Research Scientist positions (Research Scientist and Senior 
Research Scientist) available in the Earth System Physics Section at the Abdus 
Salam ICTP in Trieste, Italy.
See below for details:

1)
Post title:             Research Scientist
Organisational unit:    The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical 
Physics
Duty station:           Trieste, Italy
Grade:                  P-3
Post number:            EU/TP/ITA/SC/1051
Closing date:           20 January 2009

Purpose of post:  To undertake world-class research and to assist the
Head of the Earth System Physics Section in the planning and
implementation of its scientific activities.

Main responsibilities:  The incumbent will be required to perform the
following duties:

(a) Research: To undertake front-line research in Earth System
Physics of which the following are relevant examples: long-term
global and regional climate changes involving interactions between
the atmosphere, ocean, land and biosphere; the Earth hydrologic
cycle; climate change impacts on society and ecosystems; modeling of
coupled Earth system processes from the global to the regional scale.

(b) Programme coordination and training: To organize weekly seminars
and journal clubs; to organize and supervise schools, workshops,
conferences and topical meetings; to select participants.

(c) Administrative responsibilities: (i) To assist the Head of the
Section in the review of applications for postdoctoral work and
Associateships, Diploma Courses, and short-term and long-term visits;
(ii) to take responsibility for the visiting and training programme
in areas of interest to the Earth System Physics section.

(d) Teaching and mentoring: (i) To teach, as required, in Diploma
Course Programs in Earth System Physics; (ii) to collaborate, as
appropriate, with the Associates as well as other visitors to the
Centre, especially those from developing countries.

Profile:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level in physics, geophysical
sciences or related disciplines
- Five or more years of post-doctoral research experience of which at
least two are at the international level in any of the areas mentioned
- 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
basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living
changes in a particular duty station and exchange rates. For this
post, the annual remuneration will start at US$ 78,874 if there are
no dependants and at US$ 84,498 if there are dependants, 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 level of the post.

How to apply:   Candidates should use ICTP's online application system
which is accessible via ICTP's intranet site at http://portal.ictp.it/
vacancy. They should include a curriculum vita, list of publications
and names of three 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.


2)
Post title:             Senior Research Scientist
Organisational unit:    The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical 
Physics
Duty station:           Trieste, Italy
Grade:                  P-4
Post number:            EU/TP/ITA/SC/0835
Closing date:           20 January 2009

Purpose of post: To undertake and coordinate world-class research and to assist 
the Head of the Earth System Physics Section in the
planning and implementation of his/her scientific activities.

Main responsibilities:  The incumbent will be required to perform the
following duties:

(a) Research: To undertake front-line research in Earth System
Physics of which the following are relevant examples: natural climate
variability and predictability at temporal scale from intra-seasonal
to multidecadal and spatial scales from global to regional; the role
of the oceans in the climate system; modeling of the coupled Earth
system, including atmosphere-ocean interactions.

(b) Programme coordination and training: To coordinate and supervise
the activities of the Section in the above research areas. Additional
duties include the organization and supervision of weekly seminars,
journal clubs, schools, workshops, conferences and topical meetings,
and be responsible for the selection of participants.

(c) Administrative responsibilities: (i) To review the applications
for postdoctoral work and Associateships, Diploma Courses, and short-
term and long-term visits; (ii) To run the visiting and training
programme in areas of interest to the Earth System Physics section.

(d) Teaching and mentoring: (i) To teach, as required, in Diploma
Course Programs in Earth System Physics; (ii) to collaborate, as
appropriate, with the Associates as well as other visitors to the
Centre, especially those from developing countries.

Profile:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level in physics, geophysical
sciences or related disciplines
- Ten or more years of post-doctoral research experience of which at
least five at the international level in any of the areas mentioned
- 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
basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living
changes in a particular duty station and exchange rates. For this
post, the annual remuneration will start at US$ 94,893 if there are
no dependants and at US$ 101,902 if there are dependants, 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 level of the post.

How to apply:   Candidates should use ICTP's online application system
which is accessible via ICTP's intranet site at http://portal.ictp.it/
vacancy. They should include a curriculum vita, list of publications
and names of three 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.