#PK79437 Type: Full time

NIREAS INTERNATIONAL WATER RESEARCH CENTER

ONE (1) POSITION FOR A Special Scientist -Research

Title: Special Scientist – Research

Number of Positions: One (1)

Category: Full time employment for one (1) year contract with the possibility of renewal

Place of work: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Nireas International Water Research Center of the University of Cyprus would like to announce one (1) vacant full-time position in the capacity of a Special Scientist – Research at the Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory in the external funded research programme:“ A mathematical modelling and computationally-assisted approach based on gene regulation to predict bioelectrochemical systems performance for water resilience’’.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mathematics or other related sciences.
• Knowledge of biological/microbial systems.
• Knowledge of biological and chemical processes.
• Knowledge of mathematical modeling and programming.
• Basic laboratory experience.
• Very good knowledge of the english language.
• Excellent organizational skills, team spirit and interpersonal communication skills, integrity of character and taking initiatives.
• Willingness for interdisciplinary learning.
• Knowledge of molecular biology will be considered an additional qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The tasks will mainly concern the research activities of a research program aimed at developing a mathematical modeling and computational assisted framework for the design and optimization of electro-bioremediation of oil contaminated water. This will be achieved by interpreting cellular regulation to decipher the complexity of oil biodegradation, product biosynthesis and microbial growth.
2. Mathematical modeling.
3. Parameter estimation and global sensitivity analysis.
4. Data collection.
5. Waste biodegradation and molecular biology experiments.
6. Maintaining cleanliness, proper organization of the laboratory and compliance with laboratory hygiene and safety rules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The employment of the Special Scientist will be on a contract basis. The duration of employment will be initially for 1 year, with possibility of renewal for 1 more year. The monthly gross salary will be €1.533,80. From this amount, employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted. There is no provision for 13th Salary. There is possibility of pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applicants are requested to submit the following information:

i. Full CV in English

ii. Letter of Interest

iii. Copies and detailed transcripts of qualifications

iv. Names and contact details of at least two academic referees that can provide references upon request

Applications must be sent to Assistant Professor Argyro Tsipa at the email address: tsipa.argyro@ucy.ac.cy by 05/03/25.

For more information, please contact Assistant Professor Argyro Tsipa on +35722982019 or by email at tsipa.argyro@ucy.ac.cy.

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.

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.

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).

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination in order to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To this end, UCY seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and respect diversity, and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, UCY has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working, teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect.

The filling of the position is subject to the availability of funding.