Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Economics, CypERC and SInnoPSis, University of Cyprus

14 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Cyprus

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 14:00 (Asia/Nicosia)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

140/month

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

The Economic Research Center (CypERC) and the research laboratory SInnoPSis (Based at CypERC) of the University of Cyprus would like to announce one (1) full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position attached to the project “iRISE" which is funded by the European Union programme “HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01-41. Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period; submission of application implies acceptance of this condition.

Detailed Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be working within the auspices of the WIDERA consortium project iRISE (Improving Reproducibility In SciencE) under the guidance of Dr Zacharias Maniadis in a nascent Economics of Science Lab (SInnoPSis) located in the department of economics at the University of Cyprus.

With the general area of Economics of Science, the Postdoctoral Researcher will actively contribute to the review of the theoretical literature and development of new models. The models will concern assessment of policies to understand and improve reproducibility in science.

The post is initially for a period of 12 months but, after a satisfactory performance during the first year, may be extended for a second year.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF POSTDOCTORAL ResearchER

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be placed in the Economic Research Centre (CypERC), under the supervision of Prof. Zacharias Maniadis, the ERA Chair holder in Science and Innovation Policy and Studies, and will have the following responsibilities:

• Participation in the design and implementation of research as a collaborator of the supervisor and other members of the SInnoPSis team.
• Participation in the overall research activities of the SInnoPSis team, including seminars, workshops and networking meetings.
• Occasional assistance in the organization of such activities.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in economics or similar discipline.
• Specialization in economic theory.
• A focus on information economics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• An interest in economics of science, reproducibility of research or meta-science.
• Previous participation in external grant-related activities.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Benefits

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The employment will be contract-based for one year, and depending on satisfactory progress may be extended for a second year. The monthly gross earnings may come up to €2100 per month. 

Selection process

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

 

All applicants are requested to submit the following information:

 

i. Full up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 2 pages A4) in English.

ii. A statement of purpose (max 2 pages A4), discussing past accomplishments, research plans and career goals.

iii. Two letters of reference should be sent directly to us.

 

Applications must be sent by 10 March 2024 to both Elli Theodoulou and Zacharias Maniadis at [email protected]   and [email protected] .

 

For more information, please contact Elli Theodoulou (Project Manager) or Zacharias Maniadis (ERA Chair holder), on 22 89 4315 or by email.

 

At least the best three candidates that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by a 3-member Committee.

 

Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity. 

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

 

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination in order to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To this end, UCY seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and respect diversity and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, UCY has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working, teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect.  

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Cyprus

Country

Cyprus

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Nicosia

Website

http://ucy.ac.cy

Street

University House, Anastasios G.Leventis

Postal Code

1678

STATUS: EXPIRED