Deadline for applications: 15/05/2024

Application process open *

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 Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Fellow who will be integrated in the Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC. The candidate will pursue research in the context of nationally (RIF) funded project Agrecomposites, focusing on the development of a suite of computational approaches to be used as a decision-support tool for the in-silico design for optimal mechanical performance of polymer nanocomposite materials with bio-origin nanofillers. The methodology will address challenges arising from the inherent stochastic nature of material properties of both the recycle stream and the biochar inclusion as well as the inherently enormous range of spatiotemporal scales (viscoelastic behavior of the constituents).

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period of 1 year. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. 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:

1. Predictive model based on multi-scale computational modelling of complex nanostructured materials for the mechanical performance of nanofiber mesh layer.
2. Developing algorithms and codes for simulations/data analytics in engineering applications.
3. Performing large-scale computations in computational engineering.
4. Writing proposals for accessing computational resources.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines.
2. Previous experience in molecular simulations for complex molecular systems.
3. Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: multi-scale modelling, molecular dynamics, statistical methods, data analytics, and stochastic (Monte Carlo) methods.
4. Relevant publication record.
5. Participation in international scientific conferences
6. Excellent knowledge of statistics and data analytics methods.
7. Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran90, and Python.
8. An understanding of High Performance Computing (OpenMP, OpenAcc, MPI, CUDA).
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
10. High-level communication and strong scientific and technical writing skills;
11. Proficiency in oral and written English
12. High level of organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

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, list of publications 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 Hilal Reda (h.reda@cyi.ac.cy). 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 application process is marked as closed

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: Dr Hilal Reda

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_09