Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Greenhouse Gas (Methane) modelling in the Eastern Mediterranean & the Middle East (ref. no. CARE-C_PDF_24_06)

The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 May 2024

10 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute
Department

CARE-C
Research Field

Engineering
Environmental science
Mathematics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Cyprus
Application Deadline

9 May 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: 09/05/2024

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, among which, the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), a 100-research staff Center of Excellence established by the European Commission and the Cyprus Government to address Air Pollution and Climate Change issues in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region.

The Impacts and Policy Department (IPD) of CARE-C, under the EMME-CARE and AVENGERS project will provide essential insights into key processes of the Earth System, consisting of the:

  • Assessment of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from anthropogenic activities over Cyprus and the EMME region,
  • Investigation of the radiation forcing of natural aerosols (mineral dust) and its relevance for GHG climate forcing,
  • Assessment of CH4 spatial-temporal distribution emission anomalies over EMME.

The CyI invites applications for highly motivated and qualified individual to join the IPD of CARE-C as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The successful candidate will contribute to the research objectives of the IPD, within the framework of national and/or international research projects with a focus on Methane emissions over the EMME region; atmospheric measurements of greenhouse gas concentrations, 3-D chemistry transport models, emission inventories, and statistical analysis tools, and GHG mapping and policy-oriented applications.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop in an international research environment and work in collaboration with linked academic institutions in the EMME region with long-term career prospect at the Cyprus Institute.

The Post-doctoral fellow will be based at the Cyprus Institute and work under the direct supervision of CyI and CEA-LSCE professors and will have to spend a part of his/her working contract at LSCE (Gif/Yvette, France) to be trained.

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.

 

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

  • Collection and processing of observational satellite and ground based data relevant to methane and other GHG over EMME
  • Application of inversion model CIF CHIMERE with a regional domain covering the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle east region
  • Development and validation of GHG emission inventories from global to regional/urban scales with ground and remote sensing data
  • 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
    Engineering
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Research Field
    Environmental science
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Research Field
    Mathematics
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Specific Requirements

    Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Natural or Mathematical Sciences and/or Environmental Science or Engineering or related field
  • Publications in peer-review scientific journals
  • Publications in peer-review conference proceedings
  • Presentations in scientific conferences
  • 3 years relevant experience (including PhD research)
  • Understanding of physical and mathematical concepts
  • Ability to work with complex computer modeling codes
  • 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 processing of observational data (ground, remote sensing, lidar, satellite)
    • Experience of running atmospheric composition models for GHGs / pollutants
    • Understanding of transport, emissions, and chemical processes impacting atmospheric composition

    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 Jonilda Kushta ([email protected] ) and Prof Philippe Ciais ([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: Dr Jonilda Kushta ([email protected] ) and Prof Philippe Ciais ([email protected] )

    Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_06


    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
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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