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Deadline for applications: 24/08/2025Application 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://castorc.cyi.ac.cy/">Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)</a>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/starc/about-the-center/center-overview.html">Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)</a>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/eewrc/about-the-center/eewrc-overview.html">Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)</a>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/care-c/about-the-center/care-c-center-overview.html">Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/stedi-rc/about-the-center/stedi-rc-center-overview.html">Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC)</a>&nbsp;Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute’s STEDI-RC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus. &nbsp;&nbsp;The successful candidate is expected to work on project “ACCREU – Assessing Climate Change Risk in Europe” (www.accreu.eu), which is funded by the Horizon Europe program, and contribute to the implementation of ACCREU through the execution of planned project activities and the preparation of deliverables and other project technical reports under the guidance of the ACCREU Coordinator. The candidate will also support research activities within the GreenDeal project, which provides energy modelling-driven policy support to national authorities in Cyprus. Candidates should have a background in natural sciences, engineering, or applied economics.The successful candidate is expected to support current research at CyI in the further development of the open-source energy systems model OSeMOSYS for EU countries and the simulation of different energy and climate policy scenarios.&nbsp;Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborating closely with ACCREU Consortium Partners for the achievement of project deliverables and milestones, under the guidance of the CyI Coordinator.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supporting the implementation of the ACCREU and GreenDeal projects through data analyses, model development, scenario simulations, and impact assessments in energy and climate policy to stay on top of the state of the art in the field.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communicating project results at all levels, including the academic community, the public at large and decision makers.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contributing to other general ACCREU and GreenDeal project activities (e.g. technical reports, consortium meetings, outreach events)Position Specific Required Qualifications:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, engineering, or applied economics·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of mathematical methods for energy and/or economic modelling·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in the open-source energy modelling software OSEMOSYS or other energy systems modelling softwarePosition Preferred Qualifications:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good knowledge of EU energy and climate policies·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will be considered an advantage&nbsp;Please click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cyisites-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/recruitment_cyi_ac_cy/Ebg7y21a0t5Dq8NWJggUXxIB809hfNDapd0Ttg3SRD_FbA?e=nGmh4e">here</a> for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.&nbsp;Duration of appointment:The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.&nbsp;Remuneration details:Salary Band: CYI3(1-14)Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41Benefits: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.&nbsp;ApplicationApplications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw">https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw</a>), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; List of two (2) referees (including contact information)All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.For further information, please contact Dr Constantinos Taliotis (<a href="mailto:c.taliotis@cyi.ac.cy">c.taliotis@cyi.ac.cy</a>). 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 &amp; Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.&nbsp;Contact person: Dr Constantinos TaliotisReference number: STEDI_RTS_25_02

Research Technical Scientist in Energy Systems Analysis (ref. no. STEDI_RTS_25_02)

Research Technical Scientist in Energy Systems Analysis (ref. no. STEDI_RTS_25_02)

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