Scientific Coordinator at the RIMS office (ref.no. CYI_SCRO_22_10)

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 four 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) and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). Considerable cross-center interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) invites applications for a highly motivated professional to join the Institute at the position of Scientific Coordinator. The Scientific Coordinator will be a member of the Research and Innovation Management Support (RIMS) Office of Institute. (S)he will mainly support the pre-award activities of the institute, including but not limited to the identification of appropriate funding schemes and the preparation and submission of research proposals.

The selected candidate will report to the Head of RIMS and will work closely with all personnel of the RIMS office, CyI researchers and Faculty as well as external collaborators. The position requires proven experience in the preparation and submission of research proposals at the European Commission, the Research and Innovation Foundation or other funding bodies.

The appointment will be on a full time basis, initially for a duration of 2 years, with the potential of renewal depending on performance and availability of funds.

The remuneration of the position will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Development and writing of research and innovation project proposals
• Oversight of research and innovation projects (various funding sources including EU, Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF))
• Execution of Project administration and coordination activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organisations
• Coordination with and contribution to the activities of the CyI Research and Innovation Management and Support Office (RIMS)