Global Climate Extremes Research Officer

Job Search Africa; Trieste/Trst; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNESCO's Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste invites applications for an Associate Research Officer to advance climate science, especially regional extremes and hazard projections, with relevance to renewable energy and environmental risk assessment.

The role partners with scientists and international institutions, contributes to training and workshops, and offers a one-year project-based contract; ideal for early-career researchers with PhD and strong data

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or advanced degree in climate science or a related field.
• Have at least two years of relevant research experience.
• Strong analytical and data modelling skills.
• Experience in scientific research and technical reporting.
• Knowledge of programming tools such as Python.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on climate extremes and environmental hazard projections.
• Analyze scientific data and support modelling activities.
• Collaborate with international research teams and institutions.
• Organize and contribute to workshops, training sessions and conferences.
• Support development of climate-related data products and tools.
• Provide technical support and scientific insights to stakeholders.
• Mentor students and contribute to academic training programmes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modelling

Python programming

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in climate science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

UNESCO's Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste invites applications for an Associate Research Officer to advance climate science, especially regional extremes and hazard projections, with relevance to renewable energy and environmental risk assessment.

The role partners with scientists and international institutions, contributes to training and workshops, and offers a one-year project-based contract; ideal for early-career researchers with PhD and strong data