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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Summary:</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Post-Doc position in Cyprus</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Cyprus Institute (<a href="http://www.cyi.ac.cy" title="http://www.cyi.ac.cy/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.cyi.ac.cy</span></a>)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Focus on fundamental research in Climate Science using Machine Learning methods.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mentors: Constantine Dovrolis, Theo Christoudias, Johannes Lelieveld.
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2 years – can be extended</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Closing date: 15/2/2023</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> ----</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The Cyprus Institute (CyI) 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 four 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) and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Machine Learning and Data Science
for Climate Science in CaSToRC. The successful candidate will apply Machine Learning for investigating key processes of the Earth System, including (but not limited to) the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Extreme event (weather, temperature, precipitation, etc.) risk detection<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Data-driven and hybrid modeling of the Earth system<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Using machine learning to develop new parameterizations for climate models<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Causal inference in the context of climate change<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Machine learning in support to air quality modelling for exposure mapping, super-resolution, short-term forecasts and long-term projections<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The candidate will be working primarily with Prof. Constantine Dovrolis (recently moved to CyI from Georgia Tech -- see <a href="http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~dovrolis/"><span style="color:#337AB7">http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~dovrolis/</span></a>)
as well as with Prof. Theo Christoudias (<a href="http://christoudias.cyi.ac.cy/"><span style="color:#337AB7">http://christoudias.cyi.ac.cy/</span></a>) and Prof. Johannes Lelieveld.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">(<a href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/care-c/about-the-center/care-c-our-people/itemlist/user/67-jos-lelieveld.html"><span style="color:#337AB7">https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/care-c/about-the-center/care-c-our-people/itemlist/user/67-jos-lelieveld.html</span></a>)
from CARE-C.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">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 PIs in writing relevant grant proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The appointment is for a period of 2 years, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Development of novel Machine Learning/AI models for the analysis of climate phenomena<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Collection and statistical analysis of observational and model data relevant to atmospheric and climate change, with a special focus on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East (EMME)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Writing Research Papers in collaboration with the PIs -- aiming to publish at top-tier conferences and journals<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Presentation of results in conferences and meetings and participation in journal publications<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Contribution to research proposal preparation, project (scientific) reporting & project management<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Supervision and guidance of Research Assistants and Students<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Required Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">PhD in computer science, geosciences, physics or a related field (such as computational science, applied math or climate science) at the time of the appointment <em><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">(The
candidate must hold a PhD degree of a recognized higher education institution before the deadline of the opening. Candidates who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be considered
eligible to apply provided that they can document their successful defense of the thesis)</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Publications in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning (either developing new methods in these areas -- or applying existing methods in climate science)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">3 year-experience (including PhD research)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Understanding of fundamental concepts in climate science<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Proficient programming skills (preferably in Python) and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team while showing initiative and independence<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Experience with statistical methods for climate datasets<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Background in atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Application</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (<a href="https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw"><span style="color:#337AB7">https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw</span></a>)
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 (<a href="mailto:c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy"><span style="color:#337AB7">c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy</span></a>). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not
follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">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.</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Contact person:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"> Prof C. Dovrolis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Reference number:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333"> CaSToRC_PDF_22_15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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