ERATOSTHENES CoE | Assistant Researcher

Ref No.: ERA-ARA-ARB-ECDRSD-78

ONE (1) ASSISTANT RESEARCHER A’ OR ASSISTANT RESEARCHER B’ POSITION AT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE & THE RESILIENT SOCIETY DEPARTMENTS

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (www.eratosthenes.org.cy) of Cyprus University of Technology (www.cut.ac.cy) invites applications for one (1) position at the Assistant Researcher A’ or Assistant Researcher B’ level at the Environment and Climate & the Resilient Society Departments of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence. The position is open either on a full-time (100%) or part-time employment basis. The successful candidate will conduct research under multiple Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence projects funded by the European Union, including the flagship Excelsior H2020 Teaming project (https://excelsior2020.eu/).

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.

Description of the Position

This position concerns researchers with either a Bachelor and/or Postgraduate degree.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be placed in the Environment and Climate & the Resilient Society Departments of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, and is expected to contribute towards shaping and advancing its research and innovation agenda by:

Install, set-up, configure and maintain soil, hydrologic, agrometeorological and environmental sensors and data loggers:

a. provide technical support to different departments or teams for the proper installation of instruments;

b. maintain and troubleshoot of various instruments, sensors and data loggers across different research or operational areas;

c. establishing communication protocols between the data loggers and the local server;

• Conduct field (e.g. leaf area index, spectroradiometer, soil sampling) and laboratory measurements, related to environmental and climate research, under various weather conditions (e.g., rain). This includes also regular travelling at various locations in Cyprus;
• Performing QA/QC Procedures in Raw Data, for quality control checks on raw data generated by instruments;
• Recording all activities by maintaining a detailed and accurate record of all activities related to the operation, maintenance, and data quality of instruments and observations;
• Performing routine calibrations: a) conduct routine calibrations of specific instruments, such as the double monochromator spectrophotometer, to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements & b) document calibration procedures and results systematically;
• The tasks of this position may require physical effort such as carrying or lifting instrumentation in the fields.

Qualifications

• BSc and/or MSc in Natural Sciences or Engineering or related field;
• Experience in hydrologic, agricultural or environmental fieldwork, including the set-up and maintenance of data-loggers and sensors will be considered an advantage;
• Previous experience in land surface, agricultural, hydrological and atmospheric monitoring will be considered an advantage;
• High level of problem-solving and organizational skills;
• Ability to perform technical tasks for the proper installation and operation of the research infrastructure (e.g. wiring, housing, mounting);
• Ability to adapt to a multidisciplinary research environment;
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and in writing is required;
• Driver’s License;
• Knowledge of a scripting language or willingness to be trained internally by ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence staff to use relevant instruments/infrastructure of the Centre.

Minimum Requirements for the post of Assistant Researcher A’ or Assistant Researcher B’

This position concerns researchers at the level of Assistant Researcher A’ who hold a post-graduate degree or Assistant Researcher B’ who hold a bachelor degree.

Τhe appointment will be for a period of one year (12 months) with the prospect of renewal for another one year.

The annual gross salary for the (full-time) position will range for Assistant Researcher A’ from €25468.08 to €29592.08, and for Assistant Researcher B’ from €20323.80 to €24216.57, depending on qualifications and experience.

It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary is proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration).

Interested candidates must submit their application comprising of all documents listed below no later than Thursday 7 March 2024 at 14.00 CYPRUS TIME, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.

• A cover letter in English stating his/her qualifications and how he/she fits in this position. Please also note the date on which he/she can undertake responsibilities in case he/she is appointed;
• Curriculum vitae in English;
• Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates;
• Contact details;

Names and contact details of at least three referees specifying position and relationship with the candidate.

* Please combine all necessary documents in one PDF file and then upload on the “Resume” section.

Apply here: https://eratosthenes.peopleforce.io/careers/v/57795-assistant-researcher-a-or-b-at-the-environment-and-climate-the-resilient-society-departments

For further information visit ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence webpage at http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy

It is noted that:

• For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required;
• Applications will be treated in strict confidence. All information provided will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union;
• The job requires that the Researcher is physically present at the Centre’s premises;
• ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer;
• ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation;
• The title of the position may be modified.