Post-Doctoral Research Fellow/ Associate Research Scientist in Environmental Sustainability Science (ref. no. STeDI_PDF-ARS_24_02)

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute

Department

STeDI

Research Field

Environmental science
Economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

9 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Asia/Nicosia)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

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

Yes

Offer Description

Closing Date: 09/02/2024

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

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow or Associate Research Scientist, depending level of experience, in our interdisciplinary research team of STeDI-RC. The successful candidate will primarily work in the EU-funded RAINFOREST project ( https://rainforest-horizon.eu/ ) and will be instrumental in analyzing Cyprus' tourism industry's food chain to recommend sustainable practices towards biodiversity conservation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact international project and work at the intersection of environmental science, sustainable tourism, and policy development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting empirical data collection and analyses of Cyprus' touristic food chain, developing sustainable strategies, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve the project's objectives. The role demands a keen understanding of the environmental impact of tourism, particularly in food consumption, and a commitment to developing innovative solutions for behavioral and transformative change in the tourism sector of Cyprus. In the case that an Associate Research Scientist is appointed, the selected candidate will additionally be expected to actively participate and contribute in the development of research proposals aimed at securing additional funding.

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

Applicants should specify for which rank they wish to be considered.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

Depending on the rank and their prior experience, the selected candidate(s) are expected to be involved in most or all of the activities below:

Perform empirical studies and data analysis related to sustainable food chains in tourism

Assess the environmental impact of Cyprus' touristic food chain

Utilize system mapping and transformative change methodologies for sustainable practices

Engage with various stakeholders to co-develop and implement sustainable supply networks

Develop policy recommendations, contributing to sectoral policy-making processes

Contribution to scientific publications.

Disseminate findings through project reports, scientific publications, and policy forums

Collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international research environment

Contribution to project deliverables and participation in project meetings in Cyprus or abroad.

Presentations in scientific conferences and participation in outreach events.

Contribution to proposal writing.

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Required Qualifications

For the position of Postdoctoral Fellow :

Ph.D. degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Sciences, Industrial Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Economics, or related fields

Knowledge of environmental impact assessment methods and tools

Publication(s) in international academic journals

Presentation(s) in international conferences

Experience with environmental impact assessment tools

Good data analytical and research skills

Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international team

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.

High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a multicultural environment.

For the position of Associate Research Scientist:

All the above, and:

Research experience in applying environmental impact assessment methods

Track record of relevant publications in international academic journals

Presentations in international conferences

Invited lectures in international conferences/workshops/seminars

3-year experience after completion of PhD required

Experience with Integrated Assessment modeling tools and sustainable practices implementation

Knowledge of the tourism industry, particularly in the context of Cyprus or similar regions

Excellent data analytical and research skills

Publications in international academic journals

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in system dynamics modeling and transformative change methodologies
• Familiarity with environmental footprint calculators or similar assessment tools
• Specialization in areas such as Life Cycle Assessment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Greek language will be considered an advantage

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, 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 Christos Zoumides ([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: Christos Zoumides

Reference number: STeDI_PDF-ARS_24_02

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