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Associate Research Scientist (Applied AI)

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72747.00 EUR / Year
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In the context of the International Consortium for Scientific Computing (ICOMP), an ICTP initiative to support computational sciences globally, and under the supervision of Senior Coordinator (Research and Partnerships), the incumbent will provide technical expertise in applied AI to assist ICTP research scientists in implementing these methods in their research software and conduct research in ICOMP related fields. The incumbent will also contribute to ICTP’s training programmes, including the Master in High-Performance Computing (MHPC).

Job Responsibility:

  • Undertake front line research in Applied AI
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects related to Applied AI, including applying to and managing individual research grants
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to students and post-doctoral fellows and guidance to any Associates, visitors or fellows that collaborate on these research projects and serve as their scientific supervisor as needed
  • Report on the results of the research at major international meetings
  • Establish collaborations with scientists from developing countries and identify their scientific needs in areas related to Applied AI
  • Formulate appropriate recommendations for incorporation within ICTP programmes
  • Organize and contribute to ICTP seminars, schools, workshops, conferences in Applied AI or in closely related fields, either at the ICTP or in developing countries
  • Provide technical expertise to the MHPC Scientific Council, coordinate the MHPC curricula of all courses related to applied AI
  • Assist the ICTP scientists and the ICTP scientific community on issues related to Applied AI and efficient deployment of AI workflows
  • Collaborate with ICTP scientists in the preparation of research grant proposals, providing the relevant input with respect to large scale data analysis and machine learning methods

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (PhD or equivalent) in Physics, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or related disciplines
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in Applied AI and advanced parallel programming, preferably in an international environment, and familiarity with large-scale computational infrastructures
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision, and to sustain periods with workload peaks
  • Discretion and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with visitors and staff members of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
  • Excellent Innovational and Technological Awareness skills
  • Documented record of excellence in research, teaching, and organization of advanced training events
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English

Nice to have:

  • Experience in an international environment and/or the United Nations (UN) system
  • Experience in a scientific organization or educational institute
  • Knowledge and understanding of research environment
  • Knowledge of Italian or another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)
What we offer:
  • 30 days annual leave
  • family allowance
  • medical insurance
  • pension plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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