Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Environment and Climate Department

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ERATOSTHENES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Department

Environment and Climate

Research Field

Geosciences » Other
Environmental science » Other
Engineering » Surveying
Computer science » Other
Environmental science » Ecology
Agricultural sciences » Other
Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

7 Mar 2024 – 14:00 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Negotiable

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

Ref No.: ERA-PDR-ECD-58
 

ONE (1) POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION AT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE DEPARTMENT

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 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow level at the Environment & Climate Department 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/ ), other Horizon Europe projects, such as CARBONICA and CERBERUS, and other national or industry-funded projects, such as the recently commenced GreenCarbonCY.

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.

GreenCarbonCY  aims to develop an integrated and web-based decision support tool for monitoring CO2  emissions and evaluating energy efficiency and circular economy impacts in Cypriot agroecosystems. The approach uses an integrated model that characterizes the study areas’ current state and future risks in terms of Cyprus’s future climate and socio-economic changes. Therefore, advanced earth observation (EO) products, modeling, and scenario simulations are employed to provide local agricultural consortia and administrations, regional organizations, and international institutions with information on the current status.

CARBONICA  aims to introduce Carbon Farming techniques in the widening countries of Greece, North Macedonia and Cyprus. To achieve this overarching goal, the Carbonica Excellence Hub will be established, aiming to connect and strengthen the innovation ecosystems of the three Countries by streamlining the R&I between them to bolster the adoption of CFA, by coming up with new business models for the agrofood industry that would take into account carbon sequestration, by bringing together policy makers and civil society, all the while fostering the reduction of their carbon footprint (https://carbonica-hub.eu/ ).

CERBERUS  will capitalize on early detection to reduce pesticide use and on intelligent spray applications to sustainably eradicate pests at their early stages, when damage is reduced, and the impact of treatments is high even with low spray rates. Data coming from multiple sources (satellite, IoT, robot, crowdsourcing) will be merged through a cloud platform, which will produce risk maps and spraying recommendations for users by applying AI algorithms. CERBERUS will be validated for three quarantine pests (F. dorée, X. fastidiosa, B. dorsalis) and three commonly managed pests (L. botrana, B. oleae, C. capitata), and for the three most important specialty crops in the Mediterranean basin: wine production vineyards, olive oil producing orchards, and citrus plantations. Italy, Cyprus and Spain, providing two pilot plots per country and target crop.

 

Description of the Position

This position concerns researchers with a postgraduate degree.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Participation in various projects’ activities;

Participation and/or organisation of trainings;

Participation in the preparation and submission of projects deliverables;

Project management;

Dissemination and communication of project results through journal/conference publications, participation in conferences, information days and other relevant events;

Assisting in the definition of research goals and writing research proposals with the assistance of the Coordinator of the relevant Department;

Assisting in the establishment of local, regional, and international research networks that can support the long-term research agenda and priorities of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence;

Working towards fulfilling ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence mission goals;

Ensuring that the KPIs and other performance targets as set by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence are delivered;

Undertaking any other relevant duties deemed necessary.

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Surveying

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science » Ecology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar field;

PhD in a relevant subject, such as: Geoinformatics, Environmental or Surveying Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Economics or other relevant field;

Knowledge of at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) will be an advantage;

Previous experience in crops nutrition; or yield productivity; or ecosystem services will be considered as an advantage;

Quantitative skills and understanding of environmental impacts will be an advantage;

Previous experience in Agro-economics and carbon farming will be considered as an advantage.

Proven knowledge of food systems analytics or equivalent relating to food systems transitions and transformations will be an advantage.

Excellent knowledge of the English language both verbal and in writing is required.

Specific Requirements

Minimum Requirements for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow’

The minimum requirement for the position of Post-Doctoral Research fellow is a doctoral degree from a recognized university.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

The 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 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).

Selection process

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Additional comments

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 letter in English stating the Department, the rank, the specialization in which he/she is interested in, as well as the date on which he/she can undertake responsibilities in case he/she is appointed;

• Curriculum vitae in English;

• List of publications in English;

• Reprints of at most three of representative publications (if any);

• 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.
 

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.

Website for additional job details

https://eratosthenes.peopleforce.io/careers/v/57802-post-doctoral-research-fell…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ERATOSTHENES CoE

Country

Cyprus

City

Limassol

Postal Code

3012

Street

Franklin Roosevelt 82

Where to apply

Website

https://eratosthenes.peopleforce.io/careers/v/57802-post-doctoral-research-fell…

Contact

State/Province

Cyprus

City

Limassol

Website

http://www.eratosthenes.org.cy

Street

Franklin Roosevelt 82

Postal Code

3012

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+35725002908

STATUS: EXPIRED