GIS Data Scientist (ref. no. STARC_GIS_24_01)

The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus

Updated: 4 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Feb 2024

11 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute
Department

STARC
Research Field

Computer science
Architecture
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Cyprus
Application Deadline

10 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Asia/Nicosia)
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Closing Date: 10/02/2024

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 CyI invites applications for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join the Institute as a GIS Data Scientist in the STARC Centre. The successful candidate will be part of the TRANS-lighthouses project funded by the European Union. The TRANS-lighthouses project aims to strengthen socio-politics as part of the public agenda for nature-based solutions towards systemic change by gathering evidence on material and immaterial results of nature-based solutions in order to rethink and reframe the main elements that compose the complexity of creating social and ecologically just solutions.

The successful candidate will focus on developing data engineered GIS tools (for monitoring impact) and will be involved in the development of online data visualisation tools. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, and to identify and pursue opportunities for further research development.

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

  • Data processing, analysis and visualisation
  • Research, design and development of an online database
  • Write reports and dissemination material
  • Identify opportunities for the further enrichment and advancement of data-driven applications in the field.

    • Requirements
    Research Field
    Architecture
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Computer science
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Specific Requirements

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Geographic systems, Computer Science, Urban Planning or Architecture or any other related field.
  • 1-year relevant experience.
  • Experience in development of online databases and platforms, modelling of environmental data, observation, and visualisation (such as: GIS webservices, data Engineering, Analytics, statistical systems).
  • Experience in R&I projects and deliverables.
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
  • High level of organizational, analytical, creative and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Motivated, creative, resourceful, and solution oriented individual.
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a multicultural environment.

    •  

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with scripting in Python will be considered an advantage.
    • Academic paper writing.
    • Understanding and knowledge in the area of ‘citizen science’ will be considered an advantage.
    • Project management.

    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Selection process

    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 George Artopoulos ([email protected] ). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

    Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. 

    The Cyprus Institute is an 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 Artopoulos

    Reference number: STARC_GIS_24_01


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    CYI
    Country
    Cyprus
    State/Province
    N/A
    City
    Nicosia
    Postal Code
    2121
    Street
    Konstantinou Kavafi 20

    Where to apply
    Website

    https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw

    Contact
    City

    Nicosia
    Website

    http://www.cyi.ac.cy
    Street

    20 Constantinou Kavafi, Aglantzia, 2121 Nicosia

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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