Connectionists: PostDoc at The Cyprus Institute - Data-Driven Computational Science

[Constantine Dovrolis]

Closing Date: 24/06/2023

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) (https://www.cyi.ac.cy/) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Data-Driven Computational Science at CaStoRC. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental research in one or more of the following areas:

  *   Data mining methods
  *   Complex network analysis
  *   Deep learning architectures
  *   Cross-disciplinary applications of “big data” methods in climate science, smart farming, education, health, etc

This position offers a unique opportunity for fundamental research and its exact focus will be determined also based the interests and skills of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will also work closely with the PI in writing relevant grant proposals.

The appointment is for a fixed-term period, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and the availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.



Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

  1.  Development of novel methods in any of the following: data mining, complex network analysis, machine learning/AI, data-driven computational science.
  2.  Collection and statistical analysis of data from various application domains.
  3.  Writing research papers in collaboration with the PI -- aiming to publish at top-tier conferences and journals.
  4.  Presentation of results in conferences and meetings and participation in journal publications.
  5.  Contribution to research proposal preparation, project (scientific) reporting & project management.
  6.  Supervision and guidance of Research Assistants and Students.

Required Qualifications

  1.  PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and other related fields of Natural Sciences and Engineering at the time of the appointment.
  2.  Publications in any of the following areas: data mining, complex networks, machine learning, AI, data-driven computational science.
  3.  3-year experience (including PhD research)
  4.  Proficient programming skills and experience with data analysis and/or machine learning frameworks such as R or PyTorch.
  5.  Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team while showing initiative and independence.
  6.  Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
  7.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Preferred Qualifications

  *   Experience with statistical methods
  *   Experience in at least one cross-disciplinary application domain



Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, [list of publications] and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis at cyi.ac.cy<mailto:c.dovrolis at cyi.ac.cy>). 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 position is filled.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_23_05

Constantine Dovrolis – short bio<https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/cyi-news/prof-constantine-dovrolis-new-castorc-director-effective-january-1st-2023.html>
Professor and Director of CaSToRC – The Cyprus Institute – www.cyi.ac.cy<http://www.cyi.ac.cy>
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