Technical Assistant
at UNESCO, Trieste, Italy
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 10 December 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Contract
- G-5
- First seen
- 9 November 2026, on UNESCO
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OVERVIEW Position Number: 1ITSC 0896TP Grade: G-5 Parent Sector: Sciences Sector (SCS) Duty Station: Trieste Job Family: Natural Sciences Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration of contract: 2 years, renewable Recruitment open to: Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 09/12/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismINSTRUCTIONS Only candidates who are entitled to work in the E.U. may apply to this position. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world. For more than 50 years, ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the supervision of the Research Scientist heading the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Unit and the functional supervision of the Associate Research Scientist, the incumbent will provide specialized technical support for research and training activities in the STI laboratories, including the Multidisciplinary Laboratory (MLab), the Marconi Laboratory and the Scientific Fabrication Lab (Sci FabLab). The incumbent will support the implementation and continuity of research and development projects, ensure the effective operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, and prepare laboratory setups for training activities. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for:KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Scientific Instrumentation and Research Support: Assemble, test and operate laboratory instrumentation and experimental setups to support research and development projects in the STI laboratories, including collaborations with national and international partners. Optimize system performance and contribute to the improvement of instrumentation to ensure high-quality, reliable operation and continuity of research activities; provide technical inputs to scientific documentation. Contribute to the development, integration, testing and optimization of hardware, software and firmware for experimental systems, including FPGA/SoC-based data acquisition and processing. Training and Technical Assistance: Prepare, configure and operate laboratory setups for ICTP schools, workshops and training sessions; provide technical guidance to participants to enable the effective execution of experiments and the acquisition of practical skills. Provide technical support to visiting scientists, TRIL and STEP fellows and students conducting experimental activities in the STI laboratories; diagnose and resolve technical issues, advise on the use of instrumentation and adapt experimental setups to specific research and training requirements. Laboratory Operation and Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning, availability and safety of laboratory equipment and experimental setups, including maintenance, troubleshooting and inventory management. Maintain the documentation of laboratory systems and procedures. Perform tasks related to radiation safety in accordance with established procedures, in coordination with radiation-qualified experts. Perform additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team. COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Professionalism (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Short Description For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school. WORK E