Deadline for applications: 03/01/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 03/01/2025

Application process open *

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 five Research Centers: the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Center (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-center interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Assistant in our interdisciplinary research team at the Virtual Environments Lab at STARC. The successful candidate will primarily work in the cultural HERitage and Immersive technologies for innovation FORGE (HERIFORGE) project funded by EU HORIZON EUROPE framework.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the support of the contribution of the Virtual Environments Lab to the project which involves the creation of VR-enabled workflows of scan-to-BIM operations and data management involving data conversion, processing and interoperability across platforms and software. The candidate will collaborate with software engineers and 3D heritage documentation specialists to support data collection, processing, transformation, digital tools’ development, including setting up user evaluation sessions.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of two years with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Provide support in interactive 3D data visualisation.
• Provide support in conducting data collection and analysis related to cultural & architectural heritage.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, participating in meetings and workshops to help in collecting stakeholders’ feedback.
• Assist in the development of innovation frameworks, such as living labs to connect stakeholders around a common strategy and action plan.
• Help in preparing project reports, contributing to scientific publications.
• Actively participate in an interdisciplinary and international research team.

• Technical support of the Virtual Environments Lab.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in computer graphics, modelling and visualisation related fields, including architecture, animation, engineering.
2. Experience in design and/or the development of VR applications, 3D modelling and interactive visualisation.
3. Experience in R&I projects and deliverables.
4. Academic paper writing.
5. 1-year relevant experience will be considered an advantage

1. Relevant experience with architecture heritage modelling and 3D spatial data processing
2. Good analytical and research skills

8. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
9. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding and operation of scripting/programming in real-time rendering environments (such as Unity3D or Unreal engine)

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications 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 Dr George Artopoulos (g.artopoulos@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 application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities 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: Dr George Artopoulos

Reference number: STARC_RA_24_11

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024

Application process open *

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 five 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), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence at CaSToRC. The successful candidate will conduct research in the application of existing and novel Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning methods in cancer research.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

 

More specifically, the successful candidate will contribute to research and development activities of the Agora 3.0 critical infrastructure project, in collaboration with the German Oncology Centre and several other research and industry partners in Cyprus. The project aims to establish a clinical trial unit at the German Oncology Centre, which will produce high quality medical imaging data from prostate cancer patients. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with the GOC and a research team from the University of Cyprus to develop AI methods that will utilize medical imaging data to estimate the Gleason score and tumor stiffness through medical imaging.

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period until the 30^th December 2026, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and the availability of funds.  An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Project specific responsibilities:

1. Perform thorough literature review of the current trends and advancements in the use of AI in the medical imaging field and prostate cancer research.
2. Develop multimodal AI models which utilize high quality medical imaging and medical parameters data produced at the German Oncology Centre from prostate cancer patients to estimate Gleason score and tumor stiffness.

 

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyze data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

 

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer / Computational Engineering, Physical Sciences or in a relevant field.
2. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
3. Participation in scientific conferences.
4. Knowledge of AI frameworks (eg. PyTorch)
5. Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, commonly used in scientific computing and machine learning.
6. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
8. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• HPC experience
• Image Analysis Knowledge: Solid understanding of image processing and analysis techniques, including challenges specific to different types of imaging data.
• Experience in deep learning methodologies applied in imaging data and computer vision.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
• Statistical Analysis Skills: Competence in statistical methods relevant to imaging and data analysis.

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications 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 Dr Pantelis Georgiades (p.georgiades@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 application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities 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: Dr Pantelis Georgiades

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_20

Deadline for applications: 19/12/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 19/12/2024

Application process open *

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 CyI is pursued at its five 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), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Associate Research Scientist, who will be integrated in the Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC. The candidate will pursue research on modelling and simulations for the in-silico design of materials, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and collaboration with industry. The successful candidate will be involved in the nationally (RIF) funded projects, AgReCOMPOSITES and Nano-SuperCaps. The selected candidate is expected to lead co-development projects and provide consultations/trainings to support the European Digital Innovation Hub of Cyprus (DiGiNN). 

In general, the Associate Research Scientist is expected to:

• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc.).
• Participate in new grant proposals (including the possibility of leading proposals/projects as PI or co-PI).
• Teach courses at the CyI Graduate School to gain teaching experience and engage graduate students in research projects.

More specifically, in the context of the AgReCOMPOSITES and Nano-SuperCaps projects, the successful candidate is expected to be highly involved in the design, development and application of mathematical and computational modelling and simulation methods to investigate microscale phenomena in engineering applications and address challenges relevant to the Green Transition, such as environmentally sustainable materials and green tech (eg. carbon capture, energy storage, catalysis). The successful candidate is expected to conduct cross-disciplinary, application-driven research, collaborate with industrial partners and design workflows that combine mathematical modelling such as multi-scale modelling, asymptotic techniques, uncertainty quantification and Bayesian approaches, atomistic simulations and continuum modelling such as finite elements or CFD. In the context of activities supporting the DiGiNN project, the successful candidate will interact with industrial and public sector organisations, perform needs assessments, and design or deliver consultations, trainings and projects that showcase the potential of advanced digital technologies to the respective stakeholders.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively pursue funding opportunities, contribute to proposal preparation and be involved in scientific publications.

 

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop multi-scale methods, atomistic and continuum models and simulations for complex sustainable materials or microscale processes in green technology.
• Develop models, algorithms and codes for simulations in engineering applications.
• Lead or contribute to projects or consultation services with industry/public sector.
• Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

General Responsibilities for an Associate Research Scientist:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Develop new research ideas and contribute to the Center’s and the Institute’s research agenda.
• Publish in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Secure funding to sustain research activities.
• Mentor early-stage researchers, research engineers, and graduate students.
• Engage in teaching activities relevant to expertise (if core-funded, classroom teaching is mandatory).
• Participate in consultation activities as per field of expertise and center requirement.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Engage with industry and public organizations to support the role of CyI.
• Provide independent input about strategic decisions related to research directions, methodologies, grant applications, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. A PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines.
2. Strong background in in-silico material design and multi-scale modelling.
3. Strong track record in cross-disciplinary research and collaboration with industry.
4. Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: multi-scale modelling, statistical (Bayesian) methods for Uncertainty Quantification, asymptotic methods related to solid/fluid mechanics, molecular dynamics simulations for complex molecular systems, Finite Element Methods, HPC.
5. An understanding of concepts related to green materials and green tech such as circular materials, waste valorisation, energy storage, carbon-capture and utilisation.
6. Previous experience in collaborating with experimentalists from Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and Material Science disciplines.

1. A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the ARS is the first or corresponding author.
2. A growing experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
3. Growing mentoring capabilities.

10. Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
11. Prior Experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow
12. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
13. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
15. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications 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 Prof Vangelis Harmandaris (v.harmandaris@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 application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities 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: Prof Vangelis Harmandaris

Reference number: CaSToRC_ARS_24_19

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024

Application process open *

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 five 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), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Research Technical Assistant in Heritage Science in the STARC. The successful candidate will be a member of the APAC Laboratories team in conducting technical research support in Heritage Science, developing instrumentation and delivering associated services and support. The successful candidate will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and pluri-cultural context and in collaboration with major European research institutes, such as ECHOES and E-RIHS IP, contributing to all aspects related to open-data.  

The initial period of the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Technical research support in Heritage Science, primarily in the domain of hyper-spectral imaging for materials characterization, preventive conservation and diagnostics, using non-destructive and non-invasive methods.
2. Maintain and help develop hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
3. Conduct experimentation procedures and develop related protocols and workflows.
4. Provide Art Characterization services at the APAC laboratories, implement workflows and protocols for the smooth operation of the APAC Labs.
5. Contribute to educational and outreach activities of the APAC Labs according to specific needs.
6. Assist in project planning, providing input on feasibility and timelines.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Heritage Science-related domain such as physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, conservation sciences, material sciences, or related field.
2. Proven capability to publish scientific and technical reports.
3. Proven capability to contribute to the development of experimental instrumentation.
4. Knowledge of how to operate various hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
5. Programming skills in Python and Matlab.
6. Experience in operating and maintaining hyper-imaging laboratory equipment and performing laboratory-related activities.
7. Experience in setting-up mobile instrumentation in various in-situ settings and conducting data acquisition campaigns.
8. Experience in processing multi-sensors data and applying various data processing methods.
9. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing.
10. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment.

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@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 application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities 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: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_RTA_24_10

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024

Application process open *

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 five 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), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Post-Doctoral Fellow in Heritage Science in the STARC. The successful candidate will be a member of the APAC Laboratories team, conducting research in Heritage Science, primarily in non-invasive and non-destructive art charaterisation, mentoring early-stage researchers, and graduate students, and will be engaged in relevant EU-funded projects, such as ECHOES and E-RIHS IP. The successful candidate will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and pluri-cultural context and in collaboration with major European research institutes.  

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

The initial period of the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

 

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyze data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to educational and dissemination activities (such as focused lectures, public seminars or targeted talks), promoting education and external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in Heritage Science, primarily in the domain of hyper-spectral imaging for materials characterization, preventive conservation and diagnostics, using non-destructive and non-invasive methods.
• Attract competitive funding through externally funded projects and supervise their implementation.
• Participate in related externally funded projects and actively contribute to their deliverables.
• Publish in domain-related peer-review journals.
• Provide Art Characterization services at the APAC laboratories, develop workflows and protocols for the smooth operation of the APAC Labs.
• Contribute to the academic and professional training of related research technical support staff, research assistants, PhD and MSc students.
• Contribute to educational and outreach activities of the APAC Labs according to specific needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest research trends and technologies in Heritage Sciences (primarily inorganic investigations using non-invasive and non-destructive methods) and apply them to enhance our workflows and processes.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team devoted to the study, conservation and valorization of Cultural Heritage and works of art.
• Assist in estimating and planning projects, providing input on feasibility and timelines.

 

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in a Heritage Science-related domain (physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, conservation sciences, material sciences, etc.).
2. Relevant experience in research or academia.
3. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
4. Participation in scientific conferences.
5. Minimum of two years of post-doctoral fellowship in a related domain.
6. Proven capability to publish in scientific journals.
7. Proven capability to deliver research outcomes at scientific events.
8. Proven capability to attract competitive grants.
9. Knowledge of how to operate various hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
10. Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab).
11. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment related to Cultural Heritage.
12. Experience in operating and maintaining hyper-imaging laboratory equipment and laboratory-related activities.
13. Experience in setting-up mobile instrumentation in various in-situ setting and conduct data acquisition campaigns.
14. Experience in processing multi-sensors data and apply various data processing methods.
15. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
16. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
17. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
18. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
19. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@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 application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities 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: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_PDF_24_09

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024

Application process open *

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 five 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), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for highly qualified and motivated individual(s) to join the Institute as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in emissions and atmospheric modelling in the Environmental Predictions Department (EPD) and Environmental Technologies Department (ETD) of CARE-C.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically, the successful candidate(s) are expected to work on project “NEEDED (https://www.needed-project.eu), which is funded by the Horizon Europe program. NEEDED is an innovative research project that gathers leading experts on local air pollution and aviation. The project aims to advance, advance emission inventories for current and future aircraft technologies, improving pollution dispersion models.

The successful candidate(s) must have a background in natural sciences, environment and/or atmospheric sciences, with experience in modelling tools of local and/or regional scale.  The Post-Doc(s) are expected to support current research at CyI on the emissions from specific sectoral activities, their spatiotemporal distribution and chemical processes over urban areas and possible impacts on human health. For this, it is expected to be able to perform impact assessment through numerical modelling and environmental exposure data analysis, and produce research output, including reports and scientific publications.  The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to contribute to research proposals and the acquisition of research funding in this field.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

 

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs internationally competitive scientific research through emissions and air quality modelling.
• Contributes to data analyses and assessments at local and regional scales related to environmental scenarios.
• Initiates and sustains high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to their respective fields.
• Communicating the results and implications of research conducted at CyI at all levels, including the academic community, the public at large and decision makers
• Collaborating in an interdisciplinary and international research environment

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyse data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc

 

Required Qualif