#TC82743 Τύπος: Πλήρης Απασχόληση / Συμβόλαιο

Deadline for applications: 28/05/2025

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, Impacts and Policy Department (IPD) on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The selected candidate will join a research team that aims to support early warning systems against vector-borne diseases using climate-sensitive population dynamics and disease transmission modelling.

The successful candidate will engage in the Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Disease Risk Assessment (VEClim) project, which aims to develop a web-based geographic information and decision support platform to inform the public and enable the design of efficient, cost-effective, and ecologically sound and sustainable vector control measures to prevent future outbreaks and spreading of vector-borne infectious diseases.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Contributing to the development of the VEClim Platform (https://veclim.com), climate-sensitive vector population and disease transmission model repository, and the environmental variables and vector surveillance databases.
2. Performing internationally competitive scientific research through climate-sensitive vector dynamics and vector-borne disease transmission modelling.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Epidemiology, or a relevant subject
• Experience in scientific scripting and programming languages, such as R, Python, Julia, or C/C++.
• Good command of the Linux operating system
• Understanding of biological and ecological, as well as mathematical concepts.

Position Specific Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working in HPC environments.
• Experience in software development (e.g., desktop or mobile applications, front- or back-end development).
• Experience in working with complex computer modelling systems.

Please click here for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.

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,
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 Dr Kamil Erguler (k.erguler@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 Kamil Erguler Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_25_06