Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Atmospheric Sciences, Emissions and Modelling (ref. no. CARE-C_PDF_24_02)

12 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute

Department

CARE-C

Research Field

Environmental science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

28 Jan 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?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

Yes

Offer Description

Closing Date: 28/01/2024

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 Environmental Prediction Department (EPD) of CARE-C, under the EMME-CARE and AVENGERS project will provide essential insights into key processes of the Earth System, consisting of the:

• Model Development and Forecasting Unit, responsible for numerical modelling and data analysis, the development of process parameterisations, the optimisation of computer codes for the latest generation High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, and the pursuit of forecasting applications
• Earth System Analysis Unit, pursuing the chain of knowledge from processes to impacts, through the analysis of observations, model studies that focus on system understanding and feedback mechanisms, scenario calculations, and impact assessments.

The CyI invites applications for highly motivated and qualified individual to join the Environmental Predictions Department of CARE-C as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The successful candidate will contribute to the research objectives of the EPD, within the framework of national and/or international research projects in:

●            Atmospheric and climate/earth system modelling and analysis tools

●            Emission inventories, modelling and analysis

●            Dynamical downscaling of climate and weather simulation output

●            Modelling and analysis of the environment

●            Air quality modelling and forecasting

●            Air pollution health impacts

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop in an international research environment and to work in collaboration with linked academic institutions in the EMME region.

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:

Collection and statistical analysis of observational and model data relevant to atmospheric and climate change in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East (EMME)

Development and validation of emission inventories from global to regional/urban scales with ground and remote sensing data

Contribution to air quality modelling and emission scenarios for air pollution management and risk assessment studies for the EMME with use of machine learning AI techniques

Presentation of results in conferences and meetings and participation in journal publications

Contribution to research proposal preparation, project (scientific) reporting & project management

Supervision and guidance of Research Assistants and Students

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Required Qualifications

PhD in Natural / Mathematical Sciences and/or Environmental Science/Engineering

Publications in peer-review scientific journals

Publications in peer-review conference proceedings

Presentations in scientific conferences

R and/or Python scripting

Visualization and interface toolbox development methods

Machine learning and/or AI background

3-year experience (including PhD)

Understanding of physical and mathematical concepts

Numeracy and calculus skills

Willingness to travel and spend time in Partner organizations

Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and in writing.

Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently or in a group.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural, multinational environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WRF/WRF-CHEM model and/or Flexpart
• Experience with observational data (ground, remote sensing, lidar, satellite)
• Experience with model evaluation statistical tools
• Experience with GIS systems

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 Jonilda Kushta ([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: Jonilda Kushta

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_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