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Head of Section / Senior Research Scientist, Mathematics Group The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 9, 2026
Country
Italy
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The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
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This position is a senior leadership role in the Mathematics Group at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. The successful candidate will lead the Mathematics Section, helping shape research directions, scientific priorities, and collaborative programmes within ICTP’s wider Research and Partnerships Division.
The role combines scientific strategy, academic leadership, and international engagement. The incumbent will supervise a team of research scientists, strengthen partnerships with leading institutions worldwide, and represent ICTP at major scientific meetings. A key part of the post is supporting ICTP’s mission to advance mathematical science in developing countries through collaboration, capacity building, and scientific exchange.
The position also includes educational responsibilities across ICTP’s international programmes and Diploma programme, including teaching, supervising Diploma theses, and providing scientific guidance and mentoring to M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The role further involves contributing to programme design, advising on scientific agreements, selecting students and research fellows, and helping organise ICTP activities and meetings, including external activities in developing countries.
Overall, this is a research-and-training leadership appointment focused on mathematics, institutional collaboration, and the development of scientific networks across the global research community.
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Apply through the MathJobs posting at the provided application link. Submit the required application materials before the deadline.
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