Title: Special Scientist (Research)
Number of Position(s): 1
Category: Full time employment, 10 months contract with a possibility of renewal
Place of work: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Department of Economics of the University of Cyprus would like to announce 1 full time position for a Special Scientist (Research) in the project “Development of Methodology and Algorithm for Calculating the Carrying Capacity to Host Asylum Seekers,” which is funded by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: To perform research in the subject area of the aforementioned project.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related area with experience in research or a PhD degree in Economics or related area.

TERMS OF CONTRACT: The employment of the Special Scientist (Research) will be with a contract. The duration of the employment will be for 10 months, with the possibility of a renewal based on performance and availability of funds. The monthly gross salary will be between €2,500.00 and €3,000 based on merit and experience. Employee contributions will be deducted from the monthly gross amount. There is no provision for 13th Salary.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
All applicants are requested to submit the following information:
i. Cover letter that specifies their employment availability date
ii. Full CV in English
iii. Two letters of recommendation

Applications must be sent to the email address: theodoropoulos.nikos@ucy.ac.cy by 19 February 2025. The indicative starting date of the contract is 17th of March 2025.
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; 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. The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).
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