Assistant Researcher A’ at the Big Earth Data Analytics Department

16 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

eratosthenes centre of excellence

Research Field

Geosciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

29 May 2023 - 14:00 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Negotiable

Hours Per Week

negotiable

Offer Starting Date

16 May 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

FOUR (4) ASSISTANT RESEARCHER B’ POSITIONS AT THE BIG EARTH DATA ANALYTICS DEPARTMENT

 

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (www.eratosthenes.org.cy ) of Cyprus University of Technology (www.cut.ac.cy ) invites applications for up to four (4) positions at the Assistant Researcher A’ or B’ level at the Big Earth Data Analytics Department of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence. The positions are open either on a full-time (100%) or part-time employment basis. The successful candidates will conduct research and develop products under multiple Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence projects funded by the European Union, including the flagship Excelsior H2020 Teaming project (https://excelsior2020.eu/ ).

 

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is an autonomous Centre of Excellence with Cyprus University of Technology as its sole stakeholder, specialising in earth observation, space technology and geospatial analysis. Cyprus University of Technology has a 13-year experience in earth observations and geospatial analysis. Through the “EXCELSIOR” H2020 Teaming Project (https://excelsior2020.eu/ ), ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to become a Digital Innovation Hub for Earth Observation and Geospatial Information by offering knowledge, responsible research, open innovation and application services capable of sustaining Cyprus’ development. ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to actively contribute to the European Research Area (ERA) priorities in Atmosphere and Climate, Resilient Societies and Big Earth Data Analytics, as well as to become the reference Earth Observation/Geoinformation Centre for research and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa (EMMENA) region.

 

A core activity of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is to conduct high caliber, state-of-the-art research, both basic and applied. A central task is to acquire research funding for the Centre, to provide facilities to the researchers, and to support them to acquire funding for their research independently and via international and local collaborations. Collaborations with industrial partners are particularly encouraged and facilitated.

 

Appropriate measures of success will be collaboratively determined based on the Centre’s strategic growth plan and sustainability targets. These will be revised periodically by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

 

 

Description of the Position

The positions concern University graduates (holding at least B.Sc.; M.Sc. will be considered an advantage) with studies and background knowledge in Geoinformation, Geographic Information Systems or related disciplines.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications

B.Sc. in Geographic Information Systems, Surveying Engineering, Geoinformation or related field;

M.Sc. in a relevant field will be considered as an advantage;

Thorough knowledge of GIS software packages (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcMap, QGIS etc.);

Python and/or R programming will be an advantage;

Previous work experience in remote sensing is desirable;

Team-oriented attitude;

Very good knowledge of English is required, both written and oral.

 

 

Minimum Requirements for the post of Assistant Researcher B’

This position concerns researchers at the level of Assistant Researcher B’ who hold a University degree.

 

Specific Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be placed in the Big Earth Data Analytics Department of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, and are expected to contribute towards shaping and advancing its research and innovation agenda by:

Working closely with other departments of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence and/or stakeholders from the industry in developing GIS-based applications and other tools;

Participation and/or organisation of various project activities (training events, Conferences, Workshops, Information Days etc);

Participation in the preparation and submission of projects’ deliverables;

Assisting in the definition of applications’ targets and goals and in writing research proposals;

Working towards fulfilling ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence mission goals;

Ensuring that the KPIs and other performance targets as set by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence are met;

Undertaking any other relevant duties deemed necessary.

 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Geosciences » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

The appointment will be for a period of one year (12 months) with the prospect of renewal for another one year. The annual gross salary for the (full-time) position will range from €20323.80 to €29592.08 , depending on qualifications. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary is proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration).

 

Interested candidates must submit their application comprising of all documents listed below via email to [email protected] , entering in the subject line: “Application for Assistant Researcher A’ or B’ at the Big Earth Data Analytics Department (ERA-ARAB-BEDAD-42)”no later than Monday 29 May 2023 at 14. 00 CYPRUS TIME, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.

 

A letter in English stating the Department, the rank, the specialization in which the candidate is interested in, as well as the date on which the candidate can undertake responsibilities in case of appointment;

Curriculum vitae in English;

List of any publications in English;

Copies of the candidate’s degree certificate(s);

Candidate’s full contact details;

Names and contact details of at least three referees, preferably from the academic/research community, who in case of appointment, maybe asked to send their reference letters directly to ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence via email to [email protected] . ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence may also request reference letters from independent referees of the choice of members of the appointed Evaluation Committee, if considered necessary.

For further information visit ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence webpage at http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy

 

It is noted that:

 

• For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required;
• Applications will be treated in strict confidence. All information provided will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union;
• The job requires that the Researcher is physically present at the Centre’s premises;
• ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer;
• ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation;
• The title of the position may be modified.

Eligibility criteria

as above

Selection process

available on Eratosthenes's website

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

4

Company/Institute

eratosthenes centre of excellence

Country

Cyprus

City

Lemesos

Postal Code

3012

Street

82 franklin roosevelt

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Cyprus

City

Lemesos

Website

http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy

Street

82 franklin roosevelt

Postal Code

3012

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

99464437

STATUS: EXPIRED