Associate Research Officer
Pubblicato il 23-09-2026 - Unesco in Trieste
Overview
In this role, you will support two extra-budgetary projects to advance environmental monitoring via IoT and low-cost weather stations.
You will help deploy sensing networks in the Maldives and the Nile Basin, build local technical capacities, and manage data workflows.
You will document deployments, conduct applied research, and contribute to scientific publications.
The position blends field deployment, capacity building, and collaboration with international partners to strengthen climate-resilient monitoring.
Retribuzione / Benefits
30 days annual leave
family allowance
medical insurance
pension plan
salary around 56,151 EUR
vacation and health benefits
Responsabilità
Support TRACT outputs on IoT deployments and monitoring infrastructure across the Maldives
Assist FRIEND-NILE outputs, deploying monitoring equipment and managing datasets via IHP-WINS
Design and deliver training workshops on IoT and wireless environmental monitoring
Manage project activities, reporting, and stakeholder communications with UNEP, national partners, and UNESCO IHP AI Task Force
Document deployments and share technical details with local stakeholders
Conduct applied research on resilience and effectiveness of deployed solutions for publication
Requisiti fondamentali
Master's degree in relevant field
At least 1 year of experience in environmental or water resources management, preferably international and multidisciplinary
Communication
Stakeholder engagement
Teamwork
Programming (Python, JavaScript) with data automation
Geospatial analysis
Database management