Technical Research Specialist in Emissions, Air Quality Modelling and Data Science (ref. no. CARE-C_TRS_24_03)

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute

Department

CARE-C

Research Field

Chemistry
Engineering
Environmental science
Physics
Mathematics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

7 Mar 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: 07/03/2024

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 Predictions (EPD) and Impact and Policy Department (IPD) of the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), provide essential insights into key processes of the Earth System. The EPD regional air quality team works with air pollution research and conducts scientific work on local and regional studies of anthropogenic and natural pollutants. The IPD Emissions team, is responsible for numerical methodologies, data analysis and processing tools of anthropogenic emissions from Cyprus and the region, emission reduction scenarios and effectiveness of Air Quality Plans measures, towards accurate and up-to-date reporting of GHG and air pollutants.

The CARE-C Centre of Excellence of the Cyprus Institute invites applications for highly motivated and qualified individuals to join the Environmental Predictions and Impacts and Policy Department as Technical Research Specialists with knowledge on emission inventory monitoring, validating and reporting, air quality modelling as well as data science applications. The successful candidates will provide technical support and expertise to the research objectives of the EPD and IPD, within the framework of national and/or international service and research projects in areas related to:

• Anthropogenic and natural AP and GHG emissions MRV for reporting purposes
• Assessment of AQPs for the area of interest
• Emission inventories, air pollution and research analysis for scientific activities
• Large data processing, curating and visualizing

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

The rank of the position will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 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:

For Officer rank:

Monitoring, verifying, reporting and compiling national total and gridded local emission inventories for air pollutants and GHG and their projections

Investigating and carrying out test methodologies for scenario analysis in compliance with and adherence to European and national regulations and directives.

Technical Contribution to research activities related to current and projected GHG and air pollutants emissions

Supporting in publishing and communicating the research output and implications at different levels, including academic, public and policy related

Participating in the training of new research and technical staff

For Senior Officer rank:

All the above and:

Technical contribution to research activities related to the use of satellite observations

Technical contribution to proposals for attracting external funding to sustain in the medium/long-term the scientific activities relevant to this subject

Participating in the educational programs of the Institute

Actively pursuing regional and international networking and capacity-building activities, especially in relation to emission inventory development and air quality modelling communities such as CAMS, TFEIP, EU WG, FAIRMODE activities, JRC community etc.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Required Qualifications

Master Degree in Environmental / Atmospheric or Chemical Sciences or Engineering or Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science or related fields

Knowledge of data mathematical and/or statistical tools that can be used for Emission Monitoring, reporting and verification and satellite data processing

Experience with IPCC/EMEP guidelines for emissions inventory reporting methodologies, and EU/UNFCCC submissions and tools

Python or R, with experience in data cleaning, transformation, and/or visualization through educational courses or trainings, and applications

Good knowledge of IT tools such as Excel, Access, big data processing and familiarity with Linux environments and HPC systems

High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment

Experience in communicating and fostering relationships with external stakeholders and under EU projects, as well as participating in technical proposals

High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skill

Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing

Minimum 2 years relevant experience for Officer

For Senior Officer:

All the above and:

Understanding of atmospheric and emission processes, familiarity with modelling tools for air pollution applications

Background in either experimental or computational atmospheric chemistry research and support

Expertise with policies and regulations for air quality and national emissions and knowledge of Best Available Technologies for different emission sectors, particularly national regulations and planning (NAPCP, NECD, NECP)

Minimum 4 years relevant experience for Senior Officer

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage

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, 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] ). 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_TRS_24_03

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