Faculty Position on Air Pollution & Climate Change Impacts and Policy

Deadline for applications: 31/10/2026

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely:

1. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
2. The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
3. The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
4. The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
5. The Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC) 

Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a new faculty member at the level of Associate or Full Professor, to join the Institute’s CARE-C Centre of Excellence on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus (Nicosia).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and growth of the Impact & Policy Department (IPD) of CARE-C.

The mission of the department is to translate the fundamental research generated by Environmental Observations Department (EOD) and Environmental Predictions Department (EPD) into tangible impacts, policy actions and decision-support frameworks. This is essential to CARE-C's role as a national and regional research leader.

The appointment will secure the continuation and further development of IPD's research and innovation activities. The new faculty member is expected to lead the development of IPD and to contribute to the research dynamics of CARE-C and CyI by pursuing cross-cutting collaborations with the other CARE-C departments (EOD, EPD, ETD) and with the STEDI Research Centre. 

The candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenure-track or tenured position for the rank of Associate Professor, or a tenured position for the rank of Full Professor.

Applicants should specify for which ranks they want to be considered. 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

The new faculty member will contribute to shaping the Institute’s research agenda by:

• Lead and grow the Impact & Policy Department (IPD), strengthening CARE-C's national and regional scientific leadership in the areas of air pollution and climate change impacts.
• Deepen strategic collaborations with governmental bodies in Cyprus and across the EMME region, enhancing evidence-based policymaking and supporting national and international priorities (e.g. EMME Climate Change Initiative).
• Advance cross-sectoral and horizontal impact assessments of Air Pollution and/or Climate Change, in close collaboration with CyI and the STEDI Research Centre.
• Reinforce CyI's graduate education programmes by adding impact-oriented research topics, attracting new MSc and PhD students, and expanding the Institute's capacity for policy-relevant training.
• Attract competitive funding and lead collaborative projects at national and international (e.g. EU) levels. 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Environmental / Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g. environmental policy, environmental economics, environmental health / exposure sciences)
• Established international research reputation and experience in teaching/mentoring in the relevant scientific field.
• Compelling records of scientific publications and presentations at international conferences, demonstrating significant contributions to the relevant scientific field.
• Proven experience in supervising and mentoring postgraduate students, in leading a team of researchers, and in attracting competitive research funding.
• Demonstrated experience in science-to-policy interaction with governmental, EU and/or international bodies and agencies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leading and managerial skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language 

Position Specific Desired Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes health and socio-economic impact and environmental exposure assessment, integrated assessment modelling, decision-support and policy evaluation frameworks, and engagement with policy stakeholders and governmental bodies in Cyprus and the EMME region. 

Please click here for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position. 

Duration of appointment:

The candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenured or tenure-track position, depending on the rank and experience.

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: For Associate Professor (CyI9.1 - CyI10.8) / For Full Professor (CyI10.1 – CyI11.7)

Position’s Starting Salary: CyI9.1 - €70,731.57/ CyI10.1 - €80,194.27

Previous years of experience in the same rank offered by CyI will be considered for the first placement on the pay band. For each completed year of previous experience at the time of contract start, one pay step will be recognised on the respective pay band. 

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers a flexible working scheme, additional paid leave for supporting staff work-life balance, provident fund membership and group medical and life insurance membership.

Application

Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

• CV presented in a structured format, which includes (in the following specific order):
  1. Personal & contact information
  2. Education
  3. Past and present employment (newest first)
  4. Prizes and awards
  5. Talks in conferences: separate invited talks from contributed talks and posters
  6. Grants
  7. Supervisions of graduate students (list separately MSc/PhD)
• A short letter of interest
• Research statement (up to 5 pages) including up to ten key papers (each paper should include a DOI, the number of citations (indicating whether it’s ISI or Google Scholar), the journal's impact factor (IF), role of the author)
• Teaching statement
• List of publications
• List of five (5) referees (including contact information)
• 3 authored publications for review

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Jean Sciare (j.sciare@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications that do not fulfil the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer, certified by the Cypriot Ministry of Labor, and also an HRS4R-accredited institution adhering to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof Jean Sciare

Reference number: CYI_FP_26_18