Department of Physics

ONE (1) POSITION

for a Special Scientist -Research (Research Fellow)

Title: Special Scientist – Research (Research Fellow)

Number of Positions: One (1)

Category: Full-time (140 hours/month), employment 18 months contract Place of work: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Department of Physics of the University of Cyprus would like to announce one (1) full-time (140 hours per month) position in the capacity of a Special Scientist – Research (Research Fellow), in the projects “QCD Resummation and Double Parton Scattering” and “Effective Field theory for New Physics”, which are funded by the startup grants of Assistant Professors Jonathan Gaunt and Eleni Vryonidou.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Special Scientist will perform theoretical studies in QCD resummation and Double Scattering in proton proton collisions and on the Effective Field theory framework for searches of New Physics for the Large Hadron collider. The position also involves writing scientific papers and presenting work at conferences and workshops.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics. Research experience in QCD phenomenology, in particular related to double parton scattering and/or QCD resummation, is highly desirable.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The employment of the Special Scientist will be with a contract. The duration of the employment will be 18 months. The monthly gross salary will be €2383. From the monthly gross earnings, the University of Cyprus will deduct the relevant sum which corresponds to the contributions of the employee to the various Governmental Funds and, if applicable, income tax. There is no provision for 13th Salary.

The employment of persons who have reached the age of 65 years old, at the commencement date of employment, is prohibited.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applicants are requested to submit the following information: i. Full CV in English

ii. Copies of qualifications

iii. Names and contact details of at least two referees that can provide reference letters for the candidate

Applications must be sent to the email address: [email protected] by 14/9/26. For more information, please contact the coordinators of the projects, Jonathan Gaunt and Eleni Vryonidou, by email at [email protected] and [email protected]

At least the best three candidates that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by a 3-member Committee. Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity.

Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure, before applying, that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period; submission of application implies acceptance of this condition.

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

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