Research Scientist - Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

Research Scientist - Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

ICTP - Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics

Trieste, Italy

With overall guidance from the Division Senior Coordinator and under the supervision of the of the Head of the Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics Section, the incumbent initiates, develops and coordinates front-line research in their field, which complements that of the section/research group, provides guidance and mentoring to post-doctoral fellows, visitors and students, teaches courses at the ICTP and elsewhere, and participates in the organisation of activities of the section and in the selection of applicants to ICTP programmes and activities related to the section.

Essential responsibilities include

Scientific Research

• Undertake front-line research in the own field of expertise, identifying, developing and implementing research projects in that field;
• Participate in the hiring of post-doctoral fellows;
• Provide guidance and mentoring to post-doctoral fellows, and guidance to any associates, visitors or fellows that collaborate on these research projects;
• Report on the results of the research at major international meetings.

Education and Training

• Teach in the Diploma programme and supervise Diploma student thesis;
• Provide scientific supervision to and mentor M.Sc. and Ph.D. students;
• Participate in the selection of the Diploma students and of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students as required by ICTP programmes. Teach in international programmes of the ICTP, held at ICTP and elsewhere.

Scientific Organisation and Outreach

• Establish wide cooperation with scientists from developing countries and identify their scientific needs in areas related to own area of expertise and formulate appropriate recommendation for incorporation within ICTP programmes;
• Organize ICTP meetings, activities in the own field and organise ICTP external activities, predominantly in developing countries, in own field of research;
• Apply for and manage individual research grants. Participate in the programmes of ICTP Partner Institutes.

COMPETENCIES

A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability;
• Communication;
• Teamwork;
• Innovation;
• Results focus;
• Planning and organizing;
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Physics or related discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in condensed matter and/or statistical physics or a related field, of which preferably at least 2 years at international level;
• Internationally recognized research achievements in the physics of quantum many-body systems, quantum information processing, quantum technologies, or a related field;
• Experience in the teaching and/or mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate students.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Proven ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• Excellent analytical skills. Ability to collect, synthesize and analyse information from various sources;
• Ability to communicate effectively on complex technical and scientific issues in English;
• Experience in the design, implementation and management of scientific projects;
• Experience in the development and coordination of scientific training programmes.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Relevant professional research experience acquired at international level, with particular attention to those devoted to developing countries.

LANGUAGES

• Knowledge of another official UNESCO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).