Deadline for applications: 28/02/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely:

1. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
2. The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
3. The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
4. The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
5. The Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC)

Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the Institute’s CARE-C Centre of Excellence, Environmental Observation Department (EOD) on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The successful candidate will be working under the Horizon ERC-StG project: “The role of base molecules in aerosol formation, BAE” and will have the responsibility to gain and share expertise in both experimental and data analysis of mass spectrometric research. The successful candidate is expected to be a hands-on person to start developing methods to qualify and quantify sub-pptV levels of base molecules, relevant to new particle formation. Other novel application ideas to utilize the groups’ assets are highly welcome. CARE-C offers full access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, the MION-Orbitrap, MION-APi-TOF, NAIS (*3) and PSM2.0. The Post-Doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to support students in their research, and also to implement their own research project at the group.

It is expected from the successful candidate to support the group’s vision with a hands-on attitude in the lab and to be able to analyse and interpret the data produced independently. Publishing and dissemination of the scientific work is expected. Good coordination and communication skill are a must as the group is international with several traveling in workshops and campaigns.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Experimental work using MION-orbitrap and MION-APi-TOF mass spectrometers, both in laboratory and in field experiments.
2. Development methods to qualify and quantify sub-pptV levels of base molecules, relevant to new particle formation.
3. Data analysis and interpretation of mass spectrometric and (all other EOD) data.
4. Support students in both experimental and data analysis of mass spectrometric research and in fulfilling their research questions.
5. Coordinate data flow from campaigns and long-term measurements and support archiving them
6. Dissemination of the results in peer-reviewed journals and international workshops and conferences during your appointment.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Atmospheric sciences, Chemistry, Engineering or relevant scientific field
• Hands-on-attitude with common sense approach to experimental work
• Experience in technical aspects and data analysis of mass spectrometric data (APi-TOF, Orbitrap)

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Driving license

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Duration of appointment:

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, additional paid leave for supporting staff work-life balance, provident fund membership and group medical and life insurance membership.

Application

Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1. A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement (where applicable),
2. List of publications/work portfolio
3. List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact 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 adhering to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Tuija Jokinen

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_20