One (1) Part-time Research Fellow position (Special Scientist for Research, Researcher A – R3*) at the Department of of Civil Engineering and Geomatics in the field of “Atmospheric Physics using active and passive remote sensing.”.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION

Special Scientist for Research / Researcher A – R3**

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) Part-time Research Fellow position (Special Scientist for Research, Researcher A – R3*) at the Department of of Civil Engineering and Geomatics in the field of “Atmospheric Physics using active and passive remote sensing.”.

** According to the European Framework for Research Careers

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physics and a Master’s degree in Environmental Physics, Meteorology, or Atmospheric Physics.
• A PhD in Physics, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Physics, Environmental Physics, or Civil Engineering.
• More than ten (10) years of postdoc research experience in the fields of atmospheric physics, atmospheric aerosols, air pollution, remote sensing, or related subjects.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of active and passive remote sensing techniques, including lidar techniques, ground-based and satellite observations, and related measurement instruments.
• Demonstrated experience in the processing and interpretation of atmospheric data, with emphasis on aerosol optical properties, air pollution, dust, smoke, and other atmospheric phenomena.
• Proven participation in national and European research projects and collaboration with research groups and international scientific organisations.
• A strong research publication record in scientific journals and international conferences in the relevant scientific fields.
• Organisational and research skills, as well as the ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary and international research teams.

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Experience in the management and implementation of national and/or European-funded research projects.
• Experience in international research collaborations, scientific campaigns, and research mobility.
• Experience with research infrastructures and experimental campaigns involving the monitoring of clouds, aerosols, dust, smoke, and other atmospheric parameters.
• Experience in the synergistic use of ground-based, airborne, and satellite observations for atmospheric studies.
• Experience in the preparation of scientific papers, presentations, and research project deliverables.

Τhe appointment will be for a period of twelve months (12) months with the prospect of renewal for twenty four (24) months. The monthly gross salary for the position will be €437,32, (3 hours per week) based on the legislation currently in effect. From this amount, employee contributions will be deducted, according to current legislation. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A letter in which they express their interest and which clearly shows the date on which they can assume duties in case of selection

2. Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Proof of their qualifications
3. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references

4. Complete contact information

All the above must be combined in a single PDF document.

Applications must be submitted electronically at Application 2026CODE11_RF_CEG no later than Friday 18 September 2026 (23:59 GMT+2), which is the deadline for the submission of the applications. 

For further information, please visit the University’s webpage www.cut.ac.cy or contact Professor D. Gl. Hadjimitsis at d.hadjimitsis@cut.ac.cy

Candidates who fulfil the requirements of the position may be invited for a personal interview by the Selection Committee. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application, once the procedure is completed. It is estimated that the procedure will be completed within 1 to 2 months from the deadline for the submission of applications (Next steps of the selection procedure and estimated timeframe, as indicated by the Project Coordinator)

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.

• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

Information on the Equality Policies, as well as opportunities for Research/Mobility and Professional Development can be found at the following link:  DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUALITY POLICIES

The OTM-R (Open - Transparent - Merit Recruitment Policy) for Researchers of the University can be found at: OTM-R