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Postdoctoral Fellow in Energy/Transport Economics (ref. no. EEWRC_PDF_22_04)
Closing Date: 25/07/2022 The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and le...

Closing Date: 25/07/2022

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its four Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC) and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The successful candidate will enhance research on energy policy and planning within the activities of the Energy Division of the Cyprus Institute’s Energy, Environment and Water Research Center. This field is a growing part of the Center’s portfolio and has increased its activities in the last years, in view of the needs arising from the global energy transition and the need to address national, regional and global decarbonization challenges. The Division currently serves as the major long-term advisor of the Cypriot government on energy and climate policy. Moreover, it expands its modelling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East in the frame of the Cyprus Climate Initiative of the Republic of Cyprus, whose scientific part is led by the Cyprus Institute.

The main research topics of this position include long-term energy and transport modelling and technoeconomic assessment of energy and transport technologies. The successful candidate is expected to further develop a computational model for determining cost-effective pathways to decarbonize transport in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region by projecting the uptake of different transport modes and powertrains, simulating the impacts of diverse techno-economic and policy scenarios towards sustainable mobility, and providing insights on optimal transport decarbonization pathways.

The successful candidate is expected to have a background in economics or engineering, with a doctoral degree related to energy or transport economics and research output in quantitative modelling and simulations of energy and/or transport policies. They are expected to support current policy research at CyI, but also be able to contribute to attracting research funding from national or international sources in order to initiate new research in energy/transport policy.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of two years, with the option of renewal subject to performance and availability of funds. The annual salary for the position will be internationally competitive based on the experience level of the selected candidate. Further to the above, depending on experience the candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the supervision of doctoral students who study at the CyI’s Graduate School.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

  1. Performing internationally competitive scientific research through mathematical and computer modelling, contributing to data analyses and impact assessments in energy, transport, and climate policy.
  2. Initiating and sustaining high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to his/her respective fields.
  3. Helping secure financial and other resources from national and international sources.
  1. Participating in communication of the results and implications of research conducted at EEWRC and The Cyprus Institute.

Required Qualifications

  1. PhD in Energy/Transport Economics (or related subject)
  2. Research experience in technoeconomic analysis and/or economic/econometric modelling for the simulation of energy or transport policies
  3. Proven research record of international standing in this field
  4. Presentations in international conferences
  5. Excellent knowledge of English language both verbally and in writing
  6. Solid quantitative and analytical skills
  7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working experience at post-doctoral level
  • Knowledge of EU energy and climate policies
  • Experience in applying economic modelling methods for energy or transport analyses
  • Knowledge of Greek language to interact with national policymakers if necessary

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://onlinerecruitment.exelsyslive.com/?c=6E7274A2-8EBA-4BEA-905B-06F790EEB566/) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Theodoros Zachariadis (t.zachariadis@cyi.ac.cy) Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. 

The Cyprus Institute is an Equals Opportunity employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

 

Contact person: Theodoros Zachariadis

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_22_04
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