[POSDOC-L] [OWSD-Update] Science Officer, ICSU

[Esther O. Garcia Mandujano]

Science Officer

The International Council for Science (ICSU) is seeking a Science
Officer for a fixed term contract (18 months) to assist with the
planning and implementation of ICSU’s initiatives. Applications close on
17 February.

Salary: Euros 40,000–55,000 (net per year before income tax)
Location: Paris, France
Closing date: 17 February 2013

ICSU is a non-governmental scientific organisation with a global
membership. ICSU members include 121 national scientific bodies (mostly
national academies of science), 30 International Scientific Unions, and
21 International Scientific Associates. Activities focus on three areas:
International Research Collaboration; Science for Policy; and
Universality of Science. This job offers a unique opportunity for the
right candidate to help ICSU in its mission to strengthen international
science for the benefit of society.

The Science Officer will assist with the planning and implementation of
ICSU’s activities, with a particular focus on the major new
interdisciplinary initiative, Future Earth: research for global
sustainability.  Examples of work tasks include support to scientific
committees, networking with partners and members, and coordination of
international meetings and actions. The ICSU Secretariat, located in
Paris, is a small international team of 16 people.  Support for Future
Earth is distributed across a number of partners and the ability to work
in close cooperation with others is important.

ICSU is seeking candidates with the following:
Qualifications and knowledge
An advanced scientific degree (Doctorate or equivalent) in a relevant
natural or social science discipline and a broad interest in science.
     * A minimum of 3 years experience in international research
management, preferably in the area of global environmental change
     * Demonstrated experience in science project/programme development
and coordination.
     * Excellent knowledge of English and preferably some knowledge of
French and/or other languages.
     * Good working knowledge of MS Office systems, and of electronic
databases and web sites.
     * Skills
Ability to draft reports, analyse and summarise scientific information.
     * Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to deliver on
allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.
     * Action-orientated and responsible.
     * Creative and willing to take initiative. 
     * Good interpersonal skills and readiness to work within a team
environment.

The salary (Euros 40,000–55,000 net per year before income tax) will be
dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Applicants are requested to address the above description and
qualifications in a cover letter and attach a curriculum vitae with the
name and contact details of three referees. They are invited to indicate
how serving in this position would support their own future science
career objectives. Applications (preferably in one combined PDF file)
should be sent via email, with ‘Science Officer’ in the subject line, to
recruitment at icsu.org and addressed to Dr Carthage Smith, Deputy
Executive Director, International Council for Science (ICSU). Please
indicate where you saw this job advertisement. The closing date for
applications is 17 February, 2013


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Lic. Esther O. García Mandujano
Oficina de la Secretaría Académica
Centro de Investigación en Energía - UNAM.
http://www.cie.unam.mx
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