Head of Section (Mathematics) / Senior Research Scientist at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

About this Opportunity

Senior P-5 scientist leading the Mathematics Section of ICTP in Trieste, Italy, including scientific research, academic training and partnerships.

Lead the Mathematics Section of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), supervise 10–15 research scientists, shape the research agenda, develop collaborations, mentor scholars and represent ICTP internationally.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Job
Location:: Trieste, Italy
Employment Type:: Full time
Education Level:: Doctorate
Experience Level:: Director or executive
Work Arrangement:: On-site
Vacancy Reference:: 1374246457
Duration:: 2 years, renewable
Funding:: Approximate annual starting salary USD 132,773.
Application Deadline:: 10 Nov 2026
Posted:: 7 Oct 2026
Positions:: 1

Quick Summary

UNESCO staff benefits may include annual leave, pension, health insurance and family entitlements. Approximate annual...
• Lead mathematics research direction, resource planning, scientific quality and recruitment. • Supervise 10–15 resear...
At least 10 years relevant postdoctoral research, preferably 5 internationally; extensive scientific leadership, teach...

Eligibility & Requirements

PhD or equivalent in mathematics, physics or related discipline; recognised scientific research profile, strong publication record and technical leadership.
Experience with major budgets, scientific conferences, international developing-country education partnerships; Italian or additional UNESCO language.
At least 10 years relevant postdoctoral research, preferably 5 internationally; extensive scientific leadership, teaching, grant and team supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mathematics research direction, resource planning, scientific quality and recruitment.
• Supervise 10–15 research scientists and support research fellows.
• Publish and present major research, develop international scientific partnerships and grant proposals.
• Teach in ICTP programmes and supervise diploma, MSc and PhD research.

Benefits

UNESCO staff benefits may include annual leave, pension, health insurance and family entitlements. Approximate annual starting salary USD 132,773.

Programme Eligibility

Candidates must meet the senior research record and supervisory requirements stated by ICTP/UNESCO.

Programme Details

Recruitment for Head of Section (Mathematics) / Senior Research Scientist at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Direct application through the official employer career posting.

Consultancy Deliverables

Mathematics research programme, scientific partnerships, supervised team, scholarly publications, graduate mentorship.

Department

Mathematics Section, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Specialisation

Mathematics research leadership and higher education

Education Requirements

PhD/equivalent in mathematics, physics or related discipline.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 10 years postdoctoral research and proven scientific leadership.

Programme Skills

Mathematical research, academic leadership, grant management, partnerships, mentoring, teaching, research strategy.

Additional Information

International professional UNESCO appointment; mandatory review of exact application time zone and local visa/eligibility details.

Compensation

From USD 132,773.00 per year

How to Apply

Official listed publication date: 2026-10-07. Imported midnight is a date-only placeholder; actual time is not confirmed. Official listed closing date: 2026-11-09. Imported midnight is a date-only placeholder; verify the actual cutoff time on the application page. Applications on UNESCO Careers. UNESCO deadlines are generally described in Paris time; check the local cutoff in the official advert. Closing timestamp uses a date-end placeholder when the source provided a calendar date only; it is not a confirmed deadline hour. Calendar date deadline recorded at 23:59:59 for import; actual cutoff time is not confirmed.

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About the Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations agency for education, science, culture and communication.

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Head of Section (Mathematics) / Senior Research Scientist