<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: 13px;" class="">TENURE TRACK POSITION IN QUANTITATIVE LIFE SCIENCES </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">AT THE ABDUS SALAM INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS (ICTP).</div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">ICTP is seeking applicants for a new tenure track position in its recently established Quantitative Life Sciences (QLS) research section.</div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">We're seeking <span style="font-size: 14px;">young brilliant researchers in</span> Quantitative Biology, Systems and Computational Neuroscience or Quantitative Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. </div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">The successful applicant will play a significant role the QLS section, promoting cutting-edge research in his/her field of expertise.</div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">Detailed description of the position is given below. For further information, please contact <a href="mailto:qls@ictp.it">qls@ictp.it</a> or visit our website <a href="http://www.ictp.it">www.ictp.it</a> </div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class=""><br></div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">The deadline is 17 February<span class="" tabindex="0"> 2016</span>.</div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class=""><br></div><div style="font-size: 13px;" class="">ICTP, based in Trieste, Italy, provides a top class multi-disciplinary research environment in theoretical sciences, with cutting edge research, education and training, and it has been a driving force behind global efforts for the advancement of science in the developing world. </div><div apple-content-edited="true" class="">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; border-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; " class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div></div></span></span></div></div></div><div apple-content-edited="true"><div style="orphans: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">---------------------------------------------------------</span></div><p class=""><span class=""><b>Post Title: </b></span><span class="">Research Officer</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Domain: </b></span><span class="">Quantitative Life Sciences</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Grade : </b></span><span class="">P-2</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Organizational Unit: </b></span><span class="">ICTP</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Primary Location: </b></span><span class="">Trieste, Italy</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Recruitment open to: </b></span><span class="">Internal and external candidates</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Type of contract:</b></span><span class=""> Project Appointment (PA)</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Annual salary: </b></span><span class="">$ 65,877</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>Deadline </b>(<i>midnight, Trieste time</i>)<b>: </b></span><span class="">17 February 2016</span></p><p class=""><span class=""></span><br></p><p class=""><span class=""><b> How to apply</b></span></p><p class=""><span class=""> <a href="http://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx"><span class="">http://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx</span></a></span><span class=""><br></span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST</b></span></p><p class=""><span class="">Under the direct supervision of the Senior Researcher of the Quantitative Life Sciences (QLS) Section the incumbent will initiate and undertake world-class research in the field of Quantitative Life Sciences and assist in the planning and implementation of the scientific activities of the section and in the fulfilment of the Centre's mission. Essential responsibilities include:</span></p><p class=""><span class=""> </span><span class="">Undertake front-line research in the fields of Quantitative Biology, Systems and Computational Neuroscience, Quantitative Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.</span></p><p class=""><span class=""> </span><span class="">Organization of seminars, schools, workshops, conferences and topical meetings, and selection of participants.<br></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Review the applications for postdoctoral work and Associateships, and short-term and long-term visits.<br></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Teach, as required, in Diploma Course Programs. Collaborate, as appropriate, with the Associates as well as other</span></p><p class=""><span class="">visitors to the Centre, especially those from developing countries.<br></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the Section's work.</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b><i>E</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>DUCATION</i></b></span></p><p class=""><span class=""> </span><span class="">PhD in Physics or areas related to Quantitative Life Sciences.</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><br></span><span class=""><b><i>W</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>ORK </i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>E</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>XPERIENCE<br></i></b></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">At least 2 years of relevant professional experience after the PhD.<br></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Documented record of excellence in research. </span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b><i>S</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>KILLS</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>/C</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>OMPETENCIES<br></i></b></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Ability to work in a multicultural environment and as part of a team. </span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b><i>L</i></b></span><span class=""><b><i>ANGUAGES<br></i></b></span><span class=""> </span><span class="">Excellent knowledge of English.</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS</b></span></p><p class=""><span class="">This is an extra-budgetary position classified as a project appointment with an intended medium term period of employment (5 years). Although having staff member status and enjoying the same benefits, the incumbent will be considered an external applicant if later applying for a regular post. For this post, the net annual remuneration will start at US$ 65,877 and is exempt from income tax. UN Pension plan and medical insurance are provided.</span></p><p class=""><span class=""><b>HOW TO APPLY</b></span></p><p class=""><span class="">Candidates should apply through the website <a href="http://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx"><span class="">http://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx</span></a></span></p><p class=""><span class="">In addition, candidates should send a curriculum vita and list of publications to the ICTP Personnel Office (email: <a href="mailto:personnel_office@ictp.it"><span class="">personnel_office@ictp.it</span></a>), and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly by their referees to the ICTP Personnel Office by means of a scanned document to<a href="mailto:personnel_office@ictp.it"><span class="">personnel_office@ictp.it</span></a>, email address of the ICTP Personnel Office, or by fax to <a href="tel:%2B39-040-22407593"><span class="">+39-040-22407593</span></a>, clearly indicating in the subject line "Research Officer post in the QLS Section" and the candidate's name.</span></p><div><span class=""><br></span></div>
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