Deadline for applications: 15/10/2024

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.

CyI in cooperation with Advanced Partners Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, University of Helsinki and Commission for Atomic Energy – Laboratory for Sciences of the Climate and the Environment, established the CARE-C Centre of Excellence under the “(EMME-CARE) Eastern Mediterranean Middle East – Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre of Excellence” under Horizon 2020 – TEAMING Grant no. 856612.

CyI invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated professional to join the Institute at the position of Project Officer at the CARE-C Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will be a member of the Research and Innovation Support Operations (RISO) team and will contribute to the execution of project management related activities of CARE-C. The successful candidate will support the development, management and implementation of administrative and budgetary activities of research projects under CARE-C. More specifically, the successful candidate will provide support to the management, monitoring and reporting of national (RIF, DG EPCD, etc.), EU and international funded projects (H2020, LIFE etc.). Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the communication with partners and stakeholders of the Centre-of-Excellence, as well as in grants and tenders’ proposal preparation.

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. 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. Support to research project oversight of RIF, EU and International related projects.
2. Support to project administration/coordination (timesheets, progress & financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organizations).
3. Support logistics for events and meetings.
4. Communicate with project partners and stakeholders.
5. Participate in communication with funding agencies, the European Commission and the National Contact Points for receiving clarification on various aspects of proposal writing and the relevant regulations.
6. Support identification of funding opportunities.
7. Aid in the development and creation of proposals for research Grants and Services-Tenders

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration or Project Management, Physical Sciences or any other related field
2. 1-year of relevant experience will be considered an advantage
3. Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages both verbally and in writing.
4. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail) and knowledge of internet search engines.
5. High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment
6. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Previous experience in monitoring and reporting of national and EU-funded projects
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution in a related field (add text here, hit return for new item)

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 Andri Charalambous (a.charalambous@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: Andri Charalambous

Reference number: CARE-C_PO_24_14