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Trieste / Global

Associate Research Officer

Job Description

Overview

In this role, you will support two extra-budgetary projects to advance environmental monitoring via IoT and low-cost weather stations. You will help deploy sensing networks in the Maldives and the Nile Basin, build local technical capacities, and manage data workflows. You will document deployments, conduct applied research, and contribute to scientific publications. The position blends field deployment, capacity building, and collaboration with international partners to strengthen climate-resilient monitoring.

Retribuzione / Benefits 30 days annual leave

family allowance

medical insurance

pension plan

salary around 56,151 EUR

vacation and health benefits

Responsabilità Support TRACT outputs on IoT deployments and monitoring infrastructure across the Maldives

Assist FRIEND-NILE outputs, deploying monitoring equipment and managing datasets via IHP-WINS

Design and deliver training workshops on IoT and wireless environmental monitoring

Manage project activities, reporting, and stakeholder communications with UNEP, national partners, and UNESCO IHP AI Task Force

Document deployments and share technical details with local stakeholders

Conduct applied research on resilience and effectiveness of deployed solutions for publication

Requisiti fondamentali Master's degree in relevant field

At least 1 year of experience in environmental or water resources management, preferably international and multidisciplinary

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Programming (Python, JavaScript) with data automation

Geospatial analysis

Database management

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