8 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
ERATOSTHENES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE- Research Field
Geosciences » Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Cyprus- Application Deadline
20 Feb 2024 - 14:00 (Europe/Athens)- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Negotiable- Hours Per Week
negotiable- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020- Reference Number
ERA-SAPM-73- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (www.eratosthenes.org.cy ) of Cyprus University of Technology (www.cut.ac.cy ) invites applications for one (1) Scientist for active and passive microwave remote sensing to join its fast-growing team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals. This position is open on part-time of full-time (100%) basis.
In the framework of the European Union Teaming Project EXCELSIOR, a Ground-Based Remote Sensing Station (GBS) for profiling of aerosols and clouds is being established at the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, in Limassol, Cyprus. The station will consist of a ground-based Raman lidar, cloud radar, microwave radiometer, Doppler lidar and photometer systems installed in two mobile 20-foot containers. The GBS will conduct continuous profiling of atmospheric parameters (aerosol, clouds, precipitation) above Limassol, Cyprus, and in potential future field deployments. All activities are strongly linked to the international framework of the Aerosols, Clouds and Trace gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS). For the implementation, operation and scientific exploitation of the novel full-polarimetric (STSR-mode) scanning cloud radar of type Metek Mira-35 and microwave radiometer of type RPG HATPRO, a position for a scientist is advertised.
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is an autonomous Centre of Excellence with Cyprus University of Technology as its sole stakeholder, specialising in Earth Observation, space technology and geospatial analysis. Cyprus University of Technology has a 13-year experience in earth observations and geospatial analysis. Through the “EXCELSIOR” H2020 Teaming Project (https://excelsior2020.eu/ ), ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to become a Digital Innovation Hub for Earth Observation and Geospatial Information by offering knowledge, responsible research, open innovation and application services capable of sustaining Cyprus’ development. ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to actively contribute to the European Research Area (ERA) priorities in Atmosphere and Climate, Resilient Societies and Big Earth Data Analytics, as well as to become the reference Earth Observation/Geoinformation Centre for research and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa (EMMENA) region.
A core activity of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is to conduct high caliber, state-of-the-art research, both basic and applied. A central task is to acquire research funding for the Centre, to provide facilities to the researchers, and to support them to acquire funding for their research independently and via international and local collaborations. Collaborations with industrial partners are particularly encouraged and facilitated.
Appropriate measures of success will be collaboratively determined based on the Centre’s strategic growth plan and sustainability targets. These will be revised periodically by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geosciences » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The appointment will be for a period of one year (12 months) with the prospect of renewal depending on funding availability. All appointments are subject to completion of a probation period of six (6) months.
The annual gross salary for the (full-time) position will range from €36732.10 to €41408.54, depending on qualifications. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary is proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration).
Eligibility criteria
Additional comments
Interested candidates must submit their application comprising of all documents listed below via email to [email protected] , entering in the subject line: “Application for Scientist for active and passive microwave remote sensing ERA-SAPM-73” no later than Tuesday 20 February 2024 at 14.00 CYPRUS TIME, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.
If you have previously applied for any position at ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, a new application is required.
Review of applications will begin immediately after the above deadline and all applicants will be notified accordingly.
For general inquiries, applicants may contact the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, at [email protected] .
- Website for additional job details
http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- eratosthenes centre of excellence
- Country
- Cyprus
- State/Province
- limassol
- City
- Limassol
- Postal Code
- 3012
- Street
- 82 franklin roosevelt
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Cyprus- City
Lemesos- Website
http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy- Street
82 franklin roosevelt- Postal Code
3012
[email protected]- Phone
25002908
STATUS: EXPIRED
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