Associate Research Officer

LocationTrieste, Italy

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted2d ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, is hiring a junior Associate Research Officer with a Master's degree to support environmental and water-resources monitoring projects, deploying low-cost weather stations, and building local technical capacity, with a starting salary of 56,151 EUR.

Role: Associate Research Officer
Organization: Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Location: Trieste, Italy
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: 56,151 EUR
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The Associate Research Officer position at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, involves supporting environmental and water-resources monitoring projects, deploying low-cost weather stations, and building local technical capacity.

What you'll do

Support project Output 2 and Sub-activity 2.1.4 of the GCF-funded UNEP-ICTP project “TRACT – Toward Risk-Aware and Climate-resilient communities”
Support project Output 1 of the FUST-funded UNESCO project “FRIEND-NILE”
Design and deliver training workshops on IoT and wireless technologies
Manage project activities and maintain contacts with stakeholders
Document technical details of all deployments
Conduct applied research on the resilience and effectiveness of deployed technical solutions

What it takes

Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
At least one year of relevant experience
Experience working in an international environment
Experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment
Excellent knowledge of English

What you'll bring

Proven ability to coordinate technical platformsProficiency in one of the major programming languagesExperience in project coordination and stakeholder engagementAbility to plan and conduct training programs for diverse audiencesExperience working in a multidisciplinary research environmentKnowledge of environmental or water resources management

How we treat you

30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Trieste, Italy.

What is the compensation?

The approximate annual starting salary is 56,151 EUR.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, at least one year of relevant experience, and excellent knowledge of English.

How do I apply?

To apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers website and complete the online application by the deadline of 10/14/2026.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office and requires geographical mobility.

How to apply

Apply directly on Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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