fill two (2) Full-time or Part-time Research Fellow positions (Postgraduate Associates / Assistant Researchers A’– R1** or Post-doctoral Researcher – R2**) at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics in the field of “Green dEal cOmpliant iRriGation Increasing Europe’s Agriculture resilience to drought’’.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS

RESEARCH FELLOW POSITIONS

 Postgraduate Associates / Assistant Researchers A’– R1**

Or Post-doctoral Researchers– R2**

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill two (2) Full-time or Part-time Research Fellow positions (Postgraduate Associates / Assistant Researchers A’– R1** or Post-doctoral Researcher – R2**) at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics in the field of “Green dEal cOmpliant iRriGation Increasing Europe’s Agriculture resilience to drought’’.

** According to the European Framework for Research Careers

Applicants should have:

For the position of Post-Doctoral Researchers:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree and a Doctoral degree from a recognized university in one or a combination of the following fields (e.g. Business Administration, Communication, or a related discipline)

For the position of Post-Graduate Associates (Assistant Researchers A’):

A Bachelor's and Master's degree from a recognized university in one or a combination of the following fields (e.g., Business Administration, Communication, or a related discipline)

Additionally, candidates for both positions should have:

1. Good knowledge of financial and administrative management principles (budget tracking, reporting)
2. Familiarity with project procedures, documentation, and reporting requirements
3. Strong multitasking and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
4. Ability to interact with international stakeholders, including European Commission representatives, partners, and policymakers
5. Strict professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all partners
6. Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting the organization in meetings
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom)
9. Very good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written)

For all positions, any knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable and will be considered an additional qualification:

• Proven work experience

Monthly gross earnings are determined as follows, according to current legislation:

- Position of Post-Doctoral Researchers

€1356.93- €2652.96

- Position of Post-Graduate Associates (Assistant Researchers A’)

 €940.83 - €1839.43

From the above amounts, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to legislation into effect.

The amount of remuneration for successful candidates will be determined according to qualifications and employment status (full- or part-time). The employment will be for six (6) months with the prospect of renewal for another six (6) months. It is noted that a 13th salary is provided, which has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project Coordinator, the Project Manager, and other members of the consortium of the EU-funded H2020 GEORGIA project;
• Participation in the preparation and submission of project deliverables;
• Dissemination and communication of the project results through journal/conference publications, participation in conferences, information days and other relevant events;
• Involvement in the transfer of knowledge and capacity building activities that will be offered by the partners in the framework of GEORGIA project;
• Managing and coordinating administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and workflow of the project;
• Assisting in budget preparation and ensuring financial procedure adherence.
• Preparing and distributing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other project documents;
• Supporting project management activities, tracking deadlines, milestones, and deliverables;
• Liaising with partners and ensuring compliance with the requirements of GEORGIA project;
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Applicants are requested to submit the following in English:
 

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. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Proof of their academic qualifications
4. Contact details for two individuals from which references may be requested
5. Their own contact details

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

The applications must be submitted electronically at: "Application 2025Code8_RF_CEG’ no later than Monday, 9th of June, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+2) which will be the last date for submitting applications.

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

For further information, interested parties may visit the University website at www.cut.ac.cy or contact either Prof. D. Hadjimitsis at d.hadjimitsi@cut.ac.cy Professor Kyriacos Kalli at HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy

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

The University has been granted by the European Commission the ‘HR Excellence in Research’ award, which recognises the University’s commitment for the continuous improvement of the working and research environment of its researchers. More information can be found at https://www.cut.ac.cy/strategy_for_researchers/