Call for Applications
Full-time Special Scientist Research position in Economics at the University of Cyprus
Title : Special Scientist - Research Fellow (PhD holder)
No. of Position(s) : 1
Category :12 months, renewable for one more year.
Location : University of Cyprus, Nicosia
Start Date : As soon as possible.

The Department of Economics at the University of Cyprus invites applications for a full-time Special Scientist (Research Fellow) position for the project PREFHET, funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation’s “Excellence Hubs Programme”. The project sits right at the intersection of econometrics, empirical industrial organization and quantitative macroeconomics, and aims to advance our understanding of consumer preference heterogeneity and its implications for household decision-making and macroeconomic outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the project. This includes:
• Developing/refining the methodology, whether it is estimation or quantitative modeling.
• Co-supervising the research assistant(s).
• Contributing in oral and written dissemination of the research results.

Qualifications
• PhD in Economics or other related quantitative disciplines. We can also consider candidates who expect to complete their PhD soon.
• Experience with coding in Julia, Python, R, C++, or Matlab.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

We have a strong preference for candidates with:
• A demonstrated research interest in econometrics, industrial organization or macroeconomics.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and/or structural modeling i.e. heterogeneous agent models.

Terms of Employment
The position is on a contract basis of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for up to an additional year. The monthly gross salary for full-time employment (i.e. 140 hours per month) ranges from €2000 to €2500 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific duties.
Employee contributions to various Government Funds will be deducted from the aforementioned amounts. Please note that a 13th salary bonus is not provided.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following items via the online recruitment system https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment/main (position whose title includes “PREFHET – Research Associate”) by the 28/02/2025:
1. Cover letter that specifies their employment availability date.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae in English (contact address and telephone number should be included).
3. Copies of academic degrees.
4. The names and contact details of at least two University professors from whom references may be requested.
Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period and submission of application implies acceptance of this condition.
At least the best three candidates that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by a 3- member Committee.
Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Andreas Tryphonides, email: atryfo01@ucy.ac.cy.
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The filling of the position is subject to the availability of funding.