Post-Doctoral Fellow for Disease Risk: The Cyprus Institute is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow to join its Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). The successful candidate will contribute to the Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Disease Risk Assessment (VEClim) project, focusing on developing a web-based decision support platform to aid in preventing outbreaks of vector-borne infectious diseases.
Post-Doctoral Fellow for Climate-Sensitive Vector-Borne Disease Risk
Designation
Post-Doctoral Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Climate-Sensitive Vector-Borne Disease Risk Assessment |
| Location | Athalassa Campus, Cyprus |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Epidemiology, or related field. – Experience in scientific scripting and programming languages (R, Python, Julia, or C/C++). – Good command of the Linux operating system. – Understanding of biological, ecological, and mathematical concepts. |
| Preferred Qualifications | – Experience working in HPC environments. – Software development experience (desktop/mobile applications, front/back-end development). – Familiarity with complex computer modelling systems. |
| Duration of Appointment | Initial appointment for 24 months, with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. |
| Salary Band | CYI4(1-9) |
| Position’s Starting Salary | – CYI4.1 – €37,641.89 – CYI4.2 – €39,457.60 – CYI4.3 – €41,273.31 – CYI4.4 – €43,089.02 |
| Benefits | Flexible and remote work, additional paid leave, provident fund membership, group medical and life insurance. |
Job Description
The selected candidate will join a research team working on various tasks related to vector-borne diseases, including:
- Development of the VEClim Platform and climate-sensitive vector population and disease transmission models.
- Conducting scientific research and engaging in the development of environmental variables and vector surveillance databases.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform here. Applicants must provide:
- A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement.
- A list of publications/work portfolio.
- Contact information for two referees.
All documentation must be in English and in PDF format.
Last Date for Apply
28/05/2025
For further information, please contact Dr. Kamil Erguler at k.erguler@cyi.ac.cy. Please note that applications that do not meet the required qualifications and guidelines will not be considered.
The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer and follows the principles for recruitment and selection outlined in the European Commission’s “Charter & Code.”
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