The Cyprus Institute (CyI) invites applications for the position of Experimental Atmospheric Research Scientist to implement a research chromatographic (GC, IC and HPLC) user facility for multiple applications in Cyprus, to promote and utilize atmospheric composition observations in Cyprus and the region in research on environment, health and Earth science issues.
The Cyprus Institute is a research institution based in Cyprus. It is a non-profit international science and technology research and post-graduate education organization in pursuit of regional and inter-regional problems of global significance. Led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees and partnered with leading international research institutions, the Cyprus Institute is world-class in its standards and global in its membership. The CyI is a public benefit organization of Cyprus and welcomes students, faculty and staff of all nations, cultures, races and faiths. The research aims of the Cyprus Institute are represented by three research centers: the Energy Environment Water Research Center (EEWRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC), and the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CASTORC).
Through EEWRC activities CyI aims to explore issues of global significance in the fields of energy-, environmental- and water research, with a focus on their specific regional, East-Mediterranean manifestations. Its research agenda addresses the great challenges related to: the mitigation and adaptation strategies necessitated by climate change, a reduced dependence on hydrocarbon energy sources and achieving a (near-) carbon-free economy through the employment of renewables (solar) and enabling a sustainable management of water and other natural resources in arid and semi-arid environments.
Position Description
The successful candidate will work in Cyprus and he/she must have the ability to develop and publish research that contributes significantly to the field of atmospheric chemistry. The scientist will advance the research agenda of the Cyprus Institute through:
i) the analysis of novel ground-based and remote sensing observations with a focus on trace gases and atmospheric aerosols and
ii) establishing, within the group of a Professorial Faculty member, a Chromatography (GC/HPLC/IC) facility operated within the Energy Environment Water Research Center (EEWRC)
iii) working in close collaboration with the group leaders in the centre, the Vice President for Research and other senior staff in the Cyprus Institute.
The official joining rank and annual salary will depend on the applicants’ experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
The Experimental Atmospheric Research Scientist will be responsible for helping to shape the Cyprus Institute’s research agenda by:
• Setting up and operating a GC, IC and HPLC analytical laboratory for Environmental, Health and Archaeological applications.
• Conducting and analyzing novel in situ and remote sensing atmospheric observations with focus on trace gases and atmospheric aerosols.
• Participating in research programs, in the relevant fields of study and in accordance with the mission and developmental plan of CyI.
• Raising financial and other resources from national and international sources
• Educating and providing research guidance to the doctoral students in the CyI education program.
• Sustaining high-level contacts with institutions throughout the world which conduct research in similar areas.
• Communicating the results and implications of research at all levels ranging from highly technical to popular to policy related.
Profile
• PhD in a scientific field such as physics, chemistry or mathematics related to in situ and remote sensing observations in the environment including the atmosphere utilizing instrumental analytical chemistry or physics.
• Several years of post doctoral experience and demonstrated ability to work independently is mandatory.
• A high level of organizational, communication and team work abilities is essential.
• Experience in writing scientific proposals and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journal is necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of oral and written English. Knowledge of Greek will be considered an advantage.
Application
Applicants should submit in English: (i) a CV including a list of publications and a compilation of research grants obtained, (ii) a Vision Statement about their research plans and (iii) a list of three potential referees (incl. their contact details). Please send your application by 30th January 2012 via e-mail to HR@cyi.ac.cy showing the following reference in the subject heading: EEWRC_EARS_11_08. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Please note that applications without the proper reference number in the subject heading will be discarded. For further information please contact Prof. Manfred Lange, Director of EEWRC (m.a.lange@cyi.ac.cy) or Prof. Leonard Barrie, Vice-President for Research (barrie@cyi.ac.cy)