Assistant Researcher A’ at the Environment and Climate Department @ ERATOSTHENES CoE

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (www.eratosthenes.org.cy) of the Cyprus University of Technology (www.cut.ac.cy) invites applications for one (1) position at the Researcher Assistant A’ level at the Environment and Climate Department of ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence. The position is open either on a full-time (100%) or part-time employment basis. The successful candidate will conduct research under multiple Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence projects funded by the European Union and / or commenced or prone to commence services. The successful candidate will conduct research under multiple Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence projects funded by the European Union, including the flagship Excelsior H2020 Teaming project (https://excelsior2020.eu/).

ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is an autonomous Centre of Excellence with Cyprus University of Technology as its sole stakeholder, specialising in earth observation, space technology and geospatial analysis. Cyprus University of Technology has a 16-year experience in earth observations and geospatial analysis. Through the ‘EXCELSIOR’ H2020 Teaming Project (https://excelsior2020.eu/), ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to become a Digital Innovation Hub for Earth Observation and Geospatial Information by offering knowledge, responsible research, open innovation and application services capable of sustaining Cyprus’ development. ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence aspires to actively contribute to the European Research Area (ERA) priorities in Atmosphere and Climate, Resilient Societies and Big Earth Data Analytics, as well as to become the reference Earth Observation/Geoinformation Centre for research and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa (EMMENA) region.

A core activity of the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is to conduct high caliber, state-of-the-art research, both basic and applied. A central task is to acquire research funding for the Centre, to provide facilities to the researchers, and to support them to acquire funding for their research independently and via international and local collaborations. Collaborations with industrial partners are particularly encouraged and facilitated.

Appropriate measures of success will be collaboratively determined based on the Centre’s strategic growth plan and sustainability targets. These will be revised periodically by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Description of the Position
The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join its Environment and Climate Department as Research Assistant A’. The successful candidate will support research activities within European-funded projects, including the Nemesis and LandShift Horizon Europe initiatives. The role centers on social sciences, stakeholder engagement, and Living Labs methodologies, with an emphasis on fostering inclusive, participatory, and community-driven approaches to address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable land management, and socio-environmental resilience. The selected candidate will work on designing, implementing, and evaluating multi-actor engagement processes, supporting the co-creation of solutions with stakeholders across academia, governance, civil society, and industry. They will also contribute to the development of methodologies for assessing social dimensions of environmental interventions, including perceptions, behavioral aspects, and governance structures. A core component of the position is contributing to the design and operation of Living Labs, ensuring active participation, coordinated stakeholder collaboration, and effective communication pathways. The candidate will also support activities related to social innovation, capacity building, community empowerment, and the integration of social science insights into project design, implementation, and long-term sustainability strategies.

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