ECONOMICS RESEARCH CENTRE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS

Title: Special Scientist – Research Fellow
PhD in Economics/ Econometrics/ and other related fields
No. Of Position(s): One (1) or two (2)
Category: Contract for one year (12 months), with potential for renewal
Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia

The Economics Research Centre at the Department of Economics of the University of Cyprus accepts applications for up to two (2) full-time or part-time Special Scientists PhD positions for research in applied economics and/or econometrics and other related fields, based on a contract for 12 months, with potential for renewal. The contract will be renewable subject to individual performance and project needs. The full-time position refers to 140 hours per month.
Research positions are primarily funded by the EC’s Recovery and Resilience Plan for Cyprus, the National Promotion of Innovation and Research Foundation, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Cyprus, as well as other sponsors at the Economics Research Centre.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of the above position(s) are:
• Writing articles/reports to analyse and interpret the results and conclusions for economic policy analysis.
• Presentations of methodologies and research results in international and local conferences and policymakers.
• Writing research papers aiming at high-impact international publications, with emphasis to applied economics/econometrics.
• Applied Econometrics using current state-of-the-art techniques with an emphasis on the development of tools for economic policy analysis.
• Programming using programming languages and software.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Director of the Economics Research Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidates should have a PhD degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or other related fields. Candidates who are near completion of their PhD would also be considered.
• Strong applied econometrics knowledge in PhD or related research papers/projects.
• Related experience and publications will be considered as an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of programming languages and statistical/ econometrics software.
• Experience in tax analysis/ tax reforms will be considered as an advantage.
• Character integrity, confidentiality, organizational and administrative capacity, responsibility, initiative and ethics. High academic performance and appeal for research.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
The position(s) is/are on a contract basis for 12 months, with potential for renewal, subject to individual performance and project needs. The monthly gross salary - for full-time employment - is up to €2,100 depending on qualifications and experience (employee contributions will be deducted from this amount). The position does not include a 13th salary bonus.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• Letter of interest for this position
• Detailed curriculum vitae in Greek or English
• Copies of transcripts and analytical grades
• The names of two academics or/and supervisors in case of policy institutions, from whom references may be requested

Applicants are invited to submit their application by Friday, 31 May 2024 at 14:00, at the following link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment/main. For any additional information regarding the positions please contact Professor Elena Andreou at elena.andreou@ucy.ac.cy
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.
At least the best three candidates who 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.
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