Postdoctoral Fellow in Hydrology & Land Management, Cyprus Institute, Cyprus (2017)

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit science and technology institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research aims of the CyI are represented by three research centers: the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CASTORC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC), and the Energy Environment Water Research Center (EEWRC). Considerable cross-center interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The CyI invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Hydrology and Land Management. The successful applicant will contribute to the Water Group’s research on soil erosion and hydrologic field monitoring and modelling. She/he will be responsible for the maintenance of hydrologic and environmental field monitoring stations, streamflow and sediment monitoring, as well as laboratory analysis of water and soil samples. The research will be conducted in the framework of different European research projects. The Post-Doctoral Fellow is expected to contribute to the development of proposals for external funding within the above research areas.

The postdoctoral appointment will be on a full time basis for a fixed term period of one (1) year. Contract renewal will be considered upon availability of funds and performance evaluation. The annual salary is to be internationally competitive and will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications
- A PhD in Hydrology, Earth or environmental sciences
- At least 4 years of research experience (following completion of Master degree)
- Proven experience in experimental field and laboratory research in water and soils
- Proven experience in GIS, hydrologic and erosion modelling
- Solid publication and scientific presenting record
- Experience in communicating in public outreach events
- High level of organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Further details:
http://jobboard.cyi.ac.cy