Deadline for applications: 18/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 18/09/2024

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 a Maintenance Technician in the Facilities and Infrastructure Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general day-to-day handyworks, maintenance works, repairs and landscaping tasks and support with relevant administrative duties at the Institute Campuses. The Maintenance Technician will be expected to carry out tasks with the highest quality and with full adherence to health and safety standards.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 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. Be responsible and handle routine inspections, repairs and maintenance tasks for CyI Campuses.
2. Repair minor mechanical and plumbing issues.
3. Identifying, documenting, and reporting maintenance and repair works.
4. Set up of office equipment, including setting up venues for events.
5. Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance when necessary and supervise their work.
6. Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly and efficiently.
7. Technical support with any new installations as required.
8. Participate in safety trainings and drills.
9. Occasional landscaping and wall/equipment painting activities
10. Performing other related duties and activities as assigned by the line manager(s).

Required Qualifications

• School Certificate
• Good physical condition to be able to meet the requirements of the position
• Skilled in the use of common hand-tools
• Experience with a variety of maintenance tasks
• Strong time management, organizational, problem-solving skills, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable, and to change priorities and direction as needed
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Eye for detail
• Excellent understanding and good knowledge of relevant quality and health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
• Excellent command of the Greek Language
• Good command of the English Language
• 1-year relevant experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School certificate, will be considered and advantage

 

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 Prokopis Alexandrou (p.alexandrou@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: Prokopis Alexandrou

Reference number: CYI_MT_24_08(1)

Deadline for applications: 30/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and The...

Deadline for applications: 30/09/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and 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 an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Institute as an Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of all administrative task for the smooth operation of the assigned Department/Division/Centre.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of two years, 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.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Provides broad range of administrative support including:
   1. Maintenance and update of records
   2. Preparation and carrying out correspondence
   3. Handling documentation
   4. Minutes keeping
   5. Schedules appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
2. Responds to inquiries and works closely with key staff in the administration of activities and programs
3. Performs related duties as assigned
4. Supports with material and assists in the planning, coordination and support of a variety of meetings and special events
5. Handles administrative duties including managing petty cash, requests for travel reimbursements, and IT related needs

Required Qualifications

1. Basic Academic qualifications (School Certificate, Diploma)
2. Professional qualification or relevant professional experience with proven track record of relevant training participation (Office Administration) will be considered an advantage
3. Demonstrates development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical skills, problem solving and communication skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment
5. Excellent knowledge of the English language both verbally and in writing
6. Excellent knowledge of the Greek language both verbally and in writing
7. Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree will be considered an advantage

 

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 Anixi Antonakoudi (a.antonakoudi@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: Anixi Antonakoudi

Reference number: CYI_AA_24_11

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024

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 a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Archaeozoology in the STARC. The successful candidate will work in the field of research is archaeozoology, ancient DNA research, and archaeology.

The role is to conduct research to further develop a professional documentary (video) about Cyprus’ indigenous cattle breed. This will build on, publish and expand current novel and significant research results obtained at CyI as part of an A. G. Leventis Foundation-funded project (ARETI / CyZebu), in close cooperation with the Agricultural Research Institute and a professional film maker (SME). The scope of the role also includes to contribute to new grant proposal preparation.

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 a duration of 6 months. 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:

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct original research into the archaeology and genetic development of the Cyprus cattle
2. Develop a scientifically sound and script appealing to the general public, in English and Greek
3. Select through tender a professional film maker
4. Work closely with the film maker on developing the film

 

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Archaeozoology or Animal or livestock conservation or related fields
2. Fieldwork and laboratory experience relevant for the project
3. Excellent laboratory working experience
4. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
5. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of public outreach (schools, adult events)

 

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 Thilo Rehren (th.rehren@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 Thilo Rehren

Reference number: STARC_PDF_24_06

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024

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 motivated and qualified faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to advance the research and teaching agenda of CyI’s Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC) in the field of Energy Systems Analysis. STeDI-RC is a cross-disciplinary endeavor to engage in policy research and innovation addressing today’s sustainability challenges. Energy and climate policy is a key priority in the Centre’s agenda, requiring rigorous techno-economic analysis through optimization and simulation methods.

Assistant Professors, the entry level of Faculty at the Cyprus Institute, are responsible to lead and carry out research, innovation, and education activities, mentor students, and contribute to the development of the Cyprus Institute’s and their Research Centre’s scientific vision and mission in their field of expertise.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out research and advance the state-of-the-art in energy systems analysis, primarily for use in policy decisions to achieve zero-carbon economies, at national, European and international level. For this purpose, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with researchers at STeDI-RC and other CyI Centres (EEWRC and CARE-C). CyI is the main advisor of the government of Cyprus in energy, environmental and climate policy, with continuous support to public authorities on implementing and assessing policies of the European Green Deal. Therefore, in addition to groundbreaking research, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to this advisory role as well.

The successful candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenure-track position and an internationally competitive remuneration package, which is commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Lead a research team and show leadership and scientific management skills appropriate to their career stage.
2. Promote the development of CyI as a novel research and educational institution of regional significance and international standing.
3. Undertake independent and collaborative research leading to scientific publications that promote CyI’s reputation.
4. Contribute to the implementation of the Institute’s and the STeDI Research Centre’s research.
5. Develop innovation through exploitation and valorisation strategy for research results, where applicable.
6. Attract competitive external (national and international) funding to support the Institute’s research agenda.
7. Contribute to the design and teaching of appropriate courses in their field of expertise (e.g. energy systems modelling, energy policy, optimization methods), in line with the Institute’s educational programmes and in organising additional teaching, training, and/or professional development programmes to enrich the CyI Graduate School’s activities.
8. Supervise and mentor postgraduate and doctoral students.
9. Participate in Institute’s research, academic, or management Committees, implement outreach and public awareness activities on issues relating to the Institute’s activities, and ensure effective management of research facilities and budgets.
10. Contribute to professional development and practice by participating in respected institutions/organisations/peer review bodies.
11. Lead, design and deliver research activities of outstanding quality towards achieving excellence in terms of national/international reputation.

12. Participate in recruitment and promotion committees for technical staff and researchers of levels lower than the Assistant Professor rank.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Energy Systems Analysis or a related field.
• Internationally recognised research in a tertiary academic/research establishment.
• Significant publication record, and presentations at international conferences and other research events, showing scientific advances and recognition from others through citations, appropriate to the scientific field and career stage.
• Significant track record of presentations at international conferences and other research events.
• Potential for leading a team of researchers.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in supervising or mentoring postgraduate students.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment
• Excellent knowledge of European energy and climate policy

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in attracting competitive external research funding
• Experience in open-source energy system models
• Experience in energy and climate analyses in the East Mediterranean and Middle East region

 

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 five (5) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prof 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 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 Theodoros Zachariadis

Reference number: CYI_FPESA_24_12

Deadline for applications: 31/08/2024 Application process closed* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Re...

Deadline for applications: 31/08/2024

Application process closed*

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 a Supercomputing System Engineer in the HPC Research Facility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance their career in the field of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. This role is central to managing our advanced HPC systems, including data storage and processing networks.

The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the Institute’s technological capabilities, by contributing to user support, resource allocation, hardware procurement, and technology evaluation. This position offers significant opportunities for self-directed learning and professional growth in a supportive environment.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 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:

• System Administration
• System design, deployment, and performance evaluation
• Systems Monitoring
• System tools development
• Contribution to user support
• Organization and implementation of user support services
• Involvement in resource allocation procedures
• Preparation of documentation material for HPC Facility users
• Coordination of procurement of hardware and software for the HPC Facility
• Contribution to the implementation of European funded projects
• Preparation of reports and deliverables

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or any other relevant field
2. 1-year relevant experience will be considered an advantage
3. Experience in Linux
4. Knowledge of Shell scripting
5. Knowledge of programming Languages such as Python and JavaScript
6. Good knowledge of Computer Architecture
7. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
8. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage.
• Networking certifications
• Linux certifications
• Cloud/DevOps certifications
• Network Security-related certifications

 

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 three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact George Tsouloupas (g.tsouloupas@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: George Tsouloupas

Reference number: HPC_SE_24_01

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024

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 here applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow for the Dust-DN project (Dust Doctoral Network) at the Environmental Observations Department of CARE-C. The successful applicant will contribute to the scientific outcomes of the project and will carry out research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing.

Under the Supervision of the Dust-DN Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will support the activities of the Dust Doctoral Network. The network is a strategic international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral alliance of high-profile beneficiaries and associated partners, able to leverage on unique state-of-the-art facilities. Dust-DN is the first doctoral network on a European in this field of research, and it will provide a critical mass on dust-focused studies. It involves 23 partner institutions based in 9 countries, and it will host a number of doctoral candidates on the common theme of atmospheric dust, with focus on (1) Understanding of the fundamentals of dust microphysical properties and processes; (2) Identifying the influence of source regions on atmospheric dust properties; (3) Socio-economic impacts of dust on health, aviation and energy production; and (4) Dust in the global climate system.

Among the responsibilities of the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be to support the principal investigator with the coordination of the network, the organisation of training events and workshops, the dissemination, exploitation and communication activities, and the reporting of the project to the European Research Executive Agency (REA).

The successful candidate is expected to enhance the scientific expertise of the institute in terms of research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing, related to the objectives of Dust-DN, and is expected to provide mentoring and guidance to the doctoral candidates hosted at CyI. In this respect, the candidates should submit their vision, together with the application.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in teaching activities within the Master’s and PhD programs of the CyI, and/or within the Dust-DN training events.

In general, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow 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 a duration of 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:

1. Support the PI to coordinate, manage and organise the Dust-DN project
2. Contribute to research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing, matching and adapting it with the group’s objectives and needs.
3. Acquisition, scientific exploitation and dissemination of scientific data
4. Dissemination, exploitation and communication of scientific achievements and results

General Responsibilities of Post-Doctoral Fellow:

• 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

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology or closely related discipline
• Expertise in the field atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing
• Experience in atmospheric observations and field campaigns within an international context
• A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the candidate is the first or corresponding author.
• Excellent presentation skills in scientific conferences and seminars
• Documented participation in experiments and field campaigns
• Experience in developing scientific software (computer-based programming)
• Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management
• Capacity to coordinate and organize a team
• Teaching record
• Demonstrated international mobility (field campaigns, scientific and technical training, conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Driving licence

 

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).

With reference to the required and preferred qualifications/experiences indicated in this job advert, we ask applicants to clearly justify how they are able to meet each of them in their letter of interest, addressing them one by one and providing evidence, because this information is going to be used for shortlisting and ranking the candidates. With reference to the candidate’s contribution to the research objectives of the institute, we kindly ask to explain this in a vision statement (one page maximum).

For further information, please contact Franco Marenco (f.marenco@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: Franco Marenco

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_11

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 15/09/2024

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 here applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Associate Research Scientist for the Dust-DN project (Dust Doctoral Network) at the Environmental Observations Department of CARE-C. The successful applicant will be responsible for the scientific outcomes of the project and will carry out research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing.

Under the Supervision of the Dust-DN Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will coordinate the activities of the Dust Doctoral Network. The network is a strategic international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral alliance of high-profile beneficiaries and associated partners, able to leverage on unique state-of-the-art facilities. Dust-DN is the first doctoral network on a European in this field of research, and it will provide a critical mass on dust-focused studies. It involves 23 partner institutions based in 9 countries, and it will host a number of doctoral candidates on the common theme of atmospheric dust, with focus on (1) Understanding of the fundamentals of dust microphysical properties and processes; (2) Identifying the influence of source regions on atmospheric dust properties; (3) Socio-economic impacts of dust on health, aviation and energy production; and (4) Dust in the global climate system. Among the responsibilities of the Associate Research Scientist will be the coordination of the network together with the principal investigator, the organisation of training events and workshops, the dissemination, exploitation and communication activities, and the reporting of the project to the European Research Executive Agency (REA).

The Associate Research Scientist is expected to bring their scientific expertise to the institute in terms of research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing, related to the objectives of Dust-DN, and will contribute to the co-supervision of the doctoral candidates hosted at CyI. In this respect, the candidates should submit their vision, together with the application.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in teaching activities within the Master’s and PhD programs of the CyI, and/or within the Dust-DN training events. It is expected that the Associate Research Scientist will further develop their research within the Institute and contribute to the preparation (and coordination) of future competitive national and international (e.g. Horizon Europe) proposals and supervise young researchers working on the awarded projects.

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.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 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:

1. Coordinate, manage and organise the Dust-DN in conjunction with the Principal Investigator
2. Develop research in the field of atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing, matching and adapting it with the group’s objectives and needs.
3. Acquisition, scientific exploitation and dissemination of scientific data
4. Dissemination, exploitation and communication of scientific achievements and results

General Responsibilities of associate research scientists:

• 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.
• 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

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology or closely related discipline
• Expertise in the field atmospheric dust and/or remote sensing
• Experience in atmospheric observations and field campaigns within an international context
• A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the candidate is the first or corresponding author.
• Excellent presentation skills in scientific conferences and seminars
• Documented participation in experiments and field campaigns
• Experience in developing scientific software (computer-based programming)
• Prior experience as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the research field of atmospheric sciences
• A growing experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
• Growing mentoring capabilities.
• Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management
• Capacity to coordinate and organize a team
• Teaching record
• Demonstrated international mobility (field campaigns, scientific and technical training, conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Driving licence

 

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).

With reference to the required and preferred qualifications/experiences indicated in this job advert, we ask applicants to clearly justify how they are able to meet each of them in their letter of interest, addressing them one by one and providing evidence, because this information is going to be used for shortlisting and ranking the candidates. With reference to the candidate’s contribution to the research objectives of the institute, we kindly ask to explain this in a vision statement (one page maximum).

For further information, please contact Franco Marenco (f.marenco@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: Franco Marenco

Reference number: CARE-C_ARS_24_09

Deadline for applications: 06/09/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 06/09/2024

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 an Associate Research Scientist, and pursue Research & Development (R&D) in the areas of High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Combinatorial Scientific Computing. Focus will be placed on applications of these technologies in bioinformatics, medical imaging, or health data analytics. The successful candidate will join the research engineering team of the EuroCC2 project, and will be leading support projects with industry/academia/public sector, to support the EuroHPC National Competence Center (NCC) of Cyprus.

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.

 

About the EuroCC2 project

EuroCC2 is a pan-European project, involving over 30 countries, with the main objective of advancing the competencies of European communities in High-Performance Computing and High-Performance Data Analytics. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of the Cyprus Institute is the National Competence Centre for HPC, and as part of EuroCC2, aims to promote advanced technologies in Cyprus, with a focus on HPC, HPDA, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computational modeling/simulation. The main aims for EuroCC2 in Cyprus include strengthening these technical competencies of the island, advancing competitiveness in research and innovation, improving the effectiveness of government services and promoting innovation by engaging with industry. Particular effort is placed on maximizing the socioeconomic impact of advanced technologies through increased collaboration with academia, industry, the public sector, and other national projects.

Position Description

The EuroCC2 Associate Research Scientist will be working in support projects that mostly involve HPC, HPDA, ML and/or combinatorial scientific computing, in a wide range of applications (bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, etc). The main goal of these projects will be to enable academic, public and private organizations in Cyprus to develop their HPC, HPDA, applied data science, and computational modelling skills and to benefit from the growing potential of these technologies. The selected candidate will be working closely with CyI faculty, research staff, the research engineering team, as well as with external organizations towards achieving this goal. This position offers a unique opportunity for exciting R&D using state-of-the-art HPC, applied data science, and ML/AI methods, and interacting with both researchers and users of these technologies. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively pursue funding opportunities, contribute in proposal preparation and be involved in scientific publications.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 16 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:

1. Participation and leading support projects with academia/industry/public sector.
2. Consultation services for industry/public sector.
3. Review and statistical analysis of data from various application domains.
4. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, product managers, backend engineers, data scientists.

5. Develop original methods in HPC, HPDA, large-scale ML, data-driven computational science and technology, big data analytics, data management systems.
6. Applications of advanced technologies in bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, etc.
7. Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

1. Involvement in training and user-support events.

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

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: HPC, HPDA, large-scale ML, applied data science, combinatorial scientific computing, big data analytics, data management systems.
• Previous experience in at least one of the following application areas: bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, computer vision, NLP, or other domain-specific problems in computational science and technology.
• Programming skills and experience with data analysis and/or machine learning frameworks such as R or PyTorch.
• Experience with processing large and noisy datasets.
• Prior Experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow.
• Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical users.
• A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the ARS is the first or corresponding author.
• A growing experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
• Growing mentoring capabilities.
• Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical methods.
• Experience in at least one cross-disciplinary application domain.

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 Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_ARS_24_14

Deadline for applications: 25/08/2024 Application process closed * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and R...

Deadline for applications: 25/08/2024

Application process closed *

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 a Senior Project Officer for the Doctoral Networks Projects at the Graduate School of the Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of activities of the Doctoral Networks Marie Skłodowska-Curie projects. The Senior Project Officer should be an experienced professional who will execute administrative and project-related management activities with added coordination responsibility for the DN projects. They will also contribute to the management of the school’s activities related to these projects.

The successful candidate will manage the training, reporting, operational and financial aspects of the Doctoral Networks projects in close collaboration with the respective Associate Research Scientist for Doctoral Networks, and the PIs.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 2 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:

1. Execution of Doctoral Networks projects administration and coordination activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organizations.
2. Planning and implementation of Networking and community building activities with National and International stakeholders.

3. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Doctoral Networks projects and coordinate the activities of the consortia involved in the projects.
4. Organize the training activities and secondments of the respective PhD students, enrolled at different European universities.
5. Ensure that projects’ documentation is completed in accordance with the grant agreement and that the documentation is updated and properly archived.
6. Maintain a clear view of projects’ deliverables and timelines, ensuring coordination between partners and on-time delivery and prepare relevant reports (non-scientific).
7. Keeping track of the project's budget / expenditure and prepare financial reports.
8. Collaborate with colleagues in and outside the doctoral networks, including partners from the non-academic environment and the European Commission.
9. Responsible for the communication and dissemination of the specific projects, including the projects’ website and social media.
10. Organize and participate in research and training events, and travel in connection with projects’ meetings and training sessions.
11. Maintain a very good understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the Graduate School
12. Be responsible for identifying and attracting funding through competitive educational and training grants, search and promote funding opportunities, and assist in proposal preparation
13. Advises PhD students and staff concerning policies, procedures and practices accordingly relevant to the Graduate School
14. Liaise with staff across the Institute for various matters related to the Doctoral Network projects’ operations
15. Keep up-to-date of new recruitment strategy for students, participate in recruitment drives, help organizing promotional events and outreach activities
16. Participate in external events, either in Cyprus or abroad, for the promotion of the Doctoral Networks projects’ activities and as required for ensuring the smooth operation of the projects.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in any scientific field
• 3-year relevant experience
• Experience in managing EU and/or national-funded research projects.
• Excellent knowledge of office IT.
• Experience in presenting to medium and large audiences.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Enthusiasm, dynamism and capacity for teamwork

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in writing and/or supporting researchers in writing research proposals.
• PhD degree and additional work experience will be considered a competitive advantage.
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution.
• Experience on finance management, IPR concerns, and ethics issues is valued
• Experience in the coordination of diverse stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, non-profit organizations, universities, small and medium-sized businesses.
• Knowledge of the H2020 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 three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou (c.leontiou@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 Chrysanthia Leontiou

Reference number: GS_SPODN_24_01

Deadline for applications: 26/07/2024 Application process closed * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and R...

Deadline for applications: 26/07/2024

Application process closed *

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 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 in 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 of 2 years 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 tumour 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

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer / Computational Engineering, Physical Sciences or in a relevant field.
• Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
• Participation in scientific conferences.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks (eg. PyTorch)
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, commonly used in scientific computing and machine learning.
• 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.

• Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• HPC experience
• 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_13

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024

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 a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Geospatial Analysis and Land & Water Management in the Water Department of EEWRC. The Water Department investigates hydrologic and ecosystems processes and tests agro-ecosystems innovations and management practices through field observations, experimental research and modelling, in cooperation with various stakeholders in Cyprus and abroad.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publish 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 is expected to contribute to the research projects of the Water Department, with a special focus on the newly funded Horizon Europe TERRASAFE Project on "Terrestrial resilience and restoration strategies for (semi) arid and fragile ecosystems through a multi-actor approach". This project is a cooperation between research groups and innovators from Austria, Cyprus, England, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia. This project aims to develop an integrated approach for the mapping and analysis of land degradation status, drivers, impacts and responses. Data from field surveys, online spatial databases, remote sensing and modelling will be used to develop GIS Apps for the analysis of land management practices and climate scenarios for combatting desertification in pilot areas in Cyprus, Romania, Spain and Tunisia.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

 

Project Related Responsibilities:

1. Review of integrated assessments and mapping of desertification status, impacts and responses
2. Collection and analysis of spatial data and remote sensing images for desertification assessments
3. Development of online GIS applications for desertification analysis (e.g., Google Earth Engine)
4. Land degradation field surveys
5. Soil, water and plant sampling and analysis

 

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 degree in Physical Geography, Environmental, Ecological or Earth Sciences/ Engineering or any other related field
2. Proven experience in geospatial analysis
3. Programming skills, e.g., Python, Javascript, C, R
4. Experience with soil and land management field and laboratory research
5. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
6. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
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.
10. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analysis of Remote Sensing images
• Experience with land degradation field surveys
• Experience with soil, water and plant sampling and analysis
• Experience in working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Greek language will be considered an advantage

 

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 Adriana Bruggeman (a.bruggeman@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 Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_24_05

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Res...

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024

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 a Technical Research Specialist in Field Research and Geospatial Analysis of Land and Water Management in the Water Department of EEWRC.

The Water Department investigates hydrologic and ecosystems processes and tests agro-ecosystems innovations and management practices through field observations, experimental research and modelling, in cooperation with various stakeholders in Cyprus and abroad. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research projects of the Water Department, with a special focus on the newly funded Horizon Europe TERRASAFE Project on "Terrestrial resilience and restoration strategies for (semi) arid and fragile ecosystems through a multi-actor approach". This project is a cooperation between research groups and innovators from Austria, Cyprus, England, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia. This project aims to develop an integrated approach for the mapping and analysis of land degradation status, drivers, impacts and responses. The successful candidate along with the team will work with stakeholders in Cyprus to map land degradation, test soil and water management innovations and support the development of a GIS App.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 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. Sampling and analysis of soil, water and plant processes in the field and in the lab
2. Maintenance of hydro-meteorological field sensors and data loggers and processing of large data sets

3. GIS mapping and analysis of spatial data and remote sensing images for land management assessments

Required Qualifications

1. BSc degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Earth or Geographical Sciences/Engineering or any other related field
2. Experience in GIS analysis
3. Experience in soil, plant, and water management field work
4. Experience in soil, plant, and water laboratory analysis
5. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
6. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Earth or Geographical Sciences/Engineering or any other related field
• Programming experience, e.g., Python, Javascript
• Experience with analysis of Remote Sensing images
• Experience in working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Greek language will be considered an advantage

 

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 three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Adriana Bruggeman (a.bruggeman@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 Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_TRS_24_06

Deadline for applications: 01/08/2024 Application process closed * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and R...

Deadline for applications: 01/08/2024

Application process closed *

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 Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) group of EEWRC as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The candidate will contribute to the research activities of the ARES’ group in general, and, more specific, to the objectives of the EC’s funded ‘’SolarX-HopOn’’ project.  The project will deal with the design, development and testing of an innovative, and patented by CYI “reflector field characterization system” for use in Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology. The innovative system will be tested and demonstrated at CYI's PROTEAS state-of-the-art experimental facility.

In general, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be 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 is expected to carry out research on advancing the state-of-the-art of CST technologies, with emphasis on the modelling, design and optimization of novel CST components and devices.

The successful candidate will be based at CYI’s headquarters in Nicosia, with frequent travels (with CYI provided car and according to the needs of the project) to the PROTEAS experimental facility at Pentakomo, Limassol.

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period of 24 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities:

1. Design, optimization, development and testing of novel CST components/devices, focusing on advancing the state-of-the-art of reflector field characterization systems. 
2. Participating in the experimental field testing
3. Processing and analyzing results of the experimental testing
4. Multiphysics modelling and simulation of CST components/devices
5. Collaborating and liaising effectively with the project partners
6. Engaging with European and international industry and research / academia relevant to the project’s scope

7. Contributing to the on-going activities and in advancing the research lines of the ARES group, emphasizing on the research agenda of the PROTEAS facility

 

General Post-Doctoral Fellow Responsibilities:

• Conducting research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collecting and analyzing data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Writing research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Presenting results at conferences and meetings and contributing to journal publications.
• Contributing to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contributing to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contributing 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.
• Providing independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/electronics engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering, or Software Engineering, or Energy Engineering, or Physical Sciences, or relevant field
2. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
3. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
4. Background or good understanding of the concepts of Concentrated Solar Thermal technology
5. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering systems design optimization
• Knowledge on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) technology
• Experience on engineering design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Experience on rapid prototyping through 3D printing
• Experience on Blender computer software
• Programming skills (preferably in C++ and/or Python and/or Matlab)

 

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 Kypros Milidonis (k.milidonis@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: Kypros Milidonis

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