Unesco associate research role 2026
Pubblicato il 01-10-2026 - Job Search Africa in Italia
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting education, science, culture, and communication worldwide. UNESCO works with governments and international partners to advance knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development.
One of UNESCO's leading scientific institutions is the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), based in Trieste, Italy. ICTP plays a key role in supporting scientists from developing countries by providing advanced education, research opportunities, and training programmes that strengthen global scientific capacity. Through its global initiatives, UNESCO promotes scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation across disciplines.
The organization supports research that addresses global challenges such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement.
Working with UNESCO provides professionals with the opportunity to contribute to impactful global scientific initiatives while collaborating with leading experts from around the world. UNESCO is currently recruiting an Associate Research Officer to support scientific research activities at its international research centre in Trieste, Italy.
This role focuses on conducting advanced research in areas related to climate science, particularly regional climate extremes and hazard projections. The selected candidate will contribute to research projects that support real-world applications such as renewable energy systems and environmental risk assessment. The Associate Research Officer will collaborate with scientists, researchers, and international institutions to advance scientific knowledge and develop practical solutions to global environmental challenges.
The role also includes contributing to training programmes, workshops, and academic activities within the institution. This is a project-based position with a contract duration of app