Deadline for applications: 09/06/2024

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 qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Assistant for Aerosol Formation Studies in the BAE Group of the CARE-C Centre of Excellence. The BAE group focuses on the role of base molecules in the formation of new particles and their fate in the atmosphere. The group is currently developing direct measurements of cations and neutral base molecules and clusters based on mass spectrometry. The BAE group currently has 2 PhD students at CyI, 2 associated PhD students (in Finland and the Netherlands), 1 associate research scientist and a technician led by CARE-C Asst. Prof. Tuija Jokinen.

The successful candidate will be responsible to set up new laboratory equipment including mass spectrometer and thermal desorption inlet in collaboration with the group leader, technical staff and Ph.D. students. Moreover the Research Assistant is expected to assist in ordering materials for the new laboratory. Following the set up of the laboratory, the Research Assistant is expected to test the system with different chemical ionization reagents in order to measure base molecules from the atmosphere. The Research Assistant will also be participating in the everyday operations at the Cyprus Atmospheric Observatory (CAO), monitoring instrument performances, practice data analysis, participate in trainings and be a proactive member of the aerosol formation group.

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:

1. Assist to install new equipment in the aerosol formation laboratory.
2. Support to CAO infrastructure in long term observations and technicians
3. National and international collaboration, and possible participation in field campaigns and training
4. Support in purchasing materials for the new laboratory
5. Learning data analysis for several aerosol precursor observing instruments.
6. Active participation in all group activities, campaigns, laboratory experiments and trainings.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Atmospheric or Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics or related field
2. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
3. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment
5. Flexible with travelling
6. Programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Driving license

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 Tuija Jokinen (t.jokinen@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 Tuija Jokinen

Reference number: CARE-C_RA_24_07