Deadline for applications: 08/01/2026 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 08/01/2026

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 highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) group of the EEWRC Centre of Institute on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will contribute to the research activities of the ARES’ group in general, and, more specific, to the objectives of the Pathfinder PhotoniX project funded by EU EIC Accelerator.

The project focuses on the design and development of innovative solar-powered optical and mechanical systems aimed at enabling next-generation energy-autonomous photonic technologies. This work combines elements of solar energy collection, optical engineering, precision mechanics, and thermal management to create a high-performance platform that will be prototyped, tested, and demonstrated at The Cyprus Institute’s state-of-the-art experimental facilities. The project forms part of a broader European research initiative exploring disruptive approaches to powering advanced photonic devices using sunlight.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research advancing the state of the art in solar energy concentration, optical–mechanical system design, control and tracking mechanisms, and thermal performance of high-flux components. Responsibilities include modelling, designing, optimizing, and experimentally validating new system architectures, as well as contributing to collaborative research activities, preparing project deliverables, assisting with laboratory testing, drafting scientific publications, helping with proposal preparation, and presenting research outcomes at international forums.

The rank of the position will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow or Associate Research Scientist). For the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position please click on the relevant links above.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Conduct research on the modeling, design, and optimization of advanced solar-energy collection, optical, mechanical, and thermal subsystems for next-generation photonic-powered applications.

·        Develop and refine integrated system architectures that combine solar concentration, precision mechanics, optical components, thermal management, and tracking or control mechanisms.

·        Use existing simulation tools (e.g., ray-tracing, CFD, thermal and structural solvers) to analyze optical performance, mechanical behavior, thermal effects, and overall system functionality.

·        Support the development of a pilot-scale prototype of the system, including the assembly, alignment, and preparation of components required for demonstrating operation at TRL 4.

·        Perform experimental characterization of prototype performance, including measurements related to optical efficiency, structural stability, tracking accuracy, and thermal response under controlled and outdoor conditions.

·        Collaborate with internal and external research partners to ensure effective integration of subsystems and alignment with project objectives.

·        Contribute to the preparation of project deliverables, technical reports, progress documents, and related project documentation.

·        Participate in the dissemination of research results by contributing to scientific publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities.

·        Assist in the preparation of new research proposals and contribute to broader research activities within the group or institute.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        PhD in Mechanical Engineering/ Optical Engineering / Applied Optics/ Solar Energy Engineering/ Renewable Energy Systems/ Applied Physics/ Thermal Engineering / Thermofluids/ Aerospace Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Robotics Engineering/Photonics / Laser Engineering or a closely related discipline

·        Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

·        Presentations at scientific conferences, with publications in the corresponding proceedings.

·        Hands-on experience with experimental setups, including assembly, alignment, and testing of optical, mechanical, or solar-energy-related components.

·        Proven ability to perform experimental characterization of system performance (e.g., efficiency, alignment accuracy, stability, thermal response).

·        Proficiency or familiarity with engineered system modelling, including the interpretation of optical, mechanical, thermal, or structural simulation outputs.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Programming skills (Python and/or MATLAB).

·        Experience with engineering simulation tools, such as optical ray-tracing software, finite-element analysis (FEA), CFD solvers, or thermal/structural analysis tools.

·        Strong ability to work with integrated optical–mechanical–thermal system architectures, including a clear understanding of subsystem interactions.

·        Knowledge of control systems, tracking mechanisms, mechatronics, or related fields supporting the development of automated or precision-guided systems.

·        Background or good understanding of the concepts of Concentrated Solar optics

·        Experience on engineering design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

 

Duration of appointment:

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9) for Post-Doctoral Fellow and CYI5(2-11) for Associate Research Scientist

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02 for Post-Doctoral Fellow and CYI5.2 - €42433.04

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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, by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      List of publications/work portfolio

3.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Kypros Milidonis (k.milidonis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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: Dr Kypros Milidonis        Reference number: EEWRC_PDFARS_25_13

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2026 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2026

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 highly qualified and motivated professional to join the Institute’s Graduate School on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of activities of the Doctoral Networks Marie Skłodowska-Curie projects. The Senior Education and Training Officer should be an experienced professional who will execute administrative and project-related management activities with added coordination responsibility for the DN projects. They will also contribute to the management of the school’s activities related to these projects and to the implementation of relevant tasks of the Graduate School.

The successful candidate will manage the training, reporting, operational and financial aspects of the Doctoral Networks projects in close collaboration with other institute staff.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Execution of Doctoral Networks projects administration and coordination activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organizations.

·        Planning and implementation of Networking and community building activities with National and International stakeholders.

·        Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Doctoral Networks projects and coordinate the activities of the consortia involved in the projects.

·        Organize the training activities and secondments of the respective PhD students, enrolled at different European universities.

·        Ensure that projects’ documentation is completed in accordance with the grant agreement and that the documentation is updated and properly archived.

·        Maintain a clear view of projects’ deliverables and timelines, ensuring coordination between partners and on-time delivery and prepare relevant reports (non-scientific).

·        Keeping track of the project's budget / expenditure and prepare financial reports.

·        Collaborate with colleagues in and outside the doctoral networks, including partners from the non-academic environment and the European Commission.

·        Responsible for the communication and dissemination of the specific projects, including the projects’ website and social media.

·        Organize and participate in research and training events, and travel in connection with projects’ meetings and training sessions.

·        Be responsible for identifying and attracting funding through competitive educational and training grants, search and promote funding opportunities, and assist in proposal preparation

·        Participate in external events, either in Cyprus or abroad, for the promotion of the Doctoral Networks projects’ activities and as required for ensuring the smooth operation of the projects.

·        Liaise with staff across the Institute for various matters related to the Doctoral Network projects’ operations

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        A Master’s Degree in any scientific field.

·        Experience in managing EU and/or national-funded research projects.

·        Experience in presenting to medium and large audiences.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Previous experience in writing and/or supporting researchers in writing research proposals.

·        PhD degree and additional work experience will be considered a competitive advantage.

·        Previous experience in a research/academic institution.

·        Experience on finance management, IPR concerns, and ethics issues is valued

·        Experience in the coordination of diverse stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, non-profit organizations, universities, small and medium-sized businesses.

·        Knowledge of the H2020 environment

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

 

Duration of appointment:

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-11)]

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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, by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest

2.      List of three (3) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou (c.leontiou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which 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 from 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: Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou

Reference number: GS_SETO_25_02

Deadline for applications: 16/12/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and...

Deadline for applications: 16/12/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated professional to join the Institute’s CARE-C Centre of Excellence on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The successful candidate will be a member of a dynamic team composed by young talented scientists and technical experts, working in a highly attractive and international environment (English is the formal working language at the CyI).

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation in a collaborative environment. They will also support research programs with environmental/atmospheric applications at the Cyprus Institute (field campaigns in Cyprus and abroad) as well as technical developments in collaboration with other CyI research facilities and affiliated SMEs always focusing on atmospheric observations. It is expected that the successful candidate will be an expert user of a large suite of scientific instruments and instrument communication protocols, while providing technical support to the ARIADNE, SQUAM, SIDE and Net4Cities project related teams.

The candidate will gain valuable exposure to large European scientific networks and projects (e.g., DUST-DN, Net4Cities, ACTRIS). They may also have the chance to participate in field campaigns within the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East as part of the World Bank funded projects SIDE and SQUAM.

The rank of the position will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience (Research Technical Scientist or Senior Research Technical Scientist). Please click the links for the position’s detailed job description (depending on rank), including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Instrument Compliance: Quality assure nominal operation of aerosol (eg aethalometer, optical particle counter, condensation particle counter) on site and drafting related reports. Quality control environmental measurements remotely following designated protocols and effectively communicate solutions to improve measurement quality to on-site personnel.

·        Facility Management: Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of the air quality monitoring stations of the Cyprus Atmospheric Observatory, including but not limited to making necessary repairs, adjustments, setting up new observation stations, and handling related work.

·        Instrument operation and maintenance: Oversee daily operations of scientific instrumentations (e.g., real-time and offline techniques to measure aerosols, gases and meteorological parameters), regularly inspect, maintain, and calibrate these instruments, ensuring instrument setups, operation, and data quality are compliant with relevant Standard Operation Procedures (ACTIRS, ICOS, GAW). Instruments may be handled remotely.

·        Data Management: Maintain detailed records of observational data, collect and prepare datasets for analysis by research teams ensuring data quality and integrity, adhering to best practices for data handling and storage.

·        Research Support: Collaborate with researchers, support field campaigns, and provide technical expertise and training in using scientific instruments and implementing observational studies and experiments.

·        Support the operation of novel instrumentation co-developed in collaboration with SMEs, that will be operated in Cyprus, the EMME region, and beyond.

 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        A Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric or Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics or a degree in any engineer discipline

·        Programming skills in a high-level language (e.g. Matlab, R, Python) is mandatory for the Senior Research Technical Scientist rank

·        High level of autonomy

·        Valid driving license

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Experience in machine shop activities.

·        Programming skills (e.g. Matlab, R, Python)

·        Master’s degree or PhD degree in Atmospheric or Environmental Sciences as well as Chemistry, Physics or any engineering discipline is highly desirable.

·        Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Arduino).

·        One (1) year experience in the operation of aerosol instrumentation (e.g. aethalometer, condensation particle counters, PM monitors) for Research Technical Scientist and three (3) year experience for the Senior rank.

·        Knowledge of trace gas monitors (e.g. NOx, O3, SO2, CO).

 

Duration of appointment:

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI3(1-14) for Research Technical Scientist and CYI4(1-11) for Senior Research Technical Scientist

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41 for Research Technical Scientist and CYI4.1 - €37641.89 for Senior Research Technical Scientist

 

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      List of three (3) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Michael Pikridas (m.pikridas@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which 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 from 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: Dr Michael Pikridas

Reference number: CARE-C_RTS_25_19

 

Deadline for applications: 10/12/2025 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 10/12/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the PROTEAS Facility team of the EEWRC Centre of Institute on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Proteas Facility (Pentakomo).

The successful candidate should have a strong background in energy management, software development, smart grids and microgrids, focusing on the co-design and operation of an Energy Management System (EMS) at the state-of-the-art PROTEAS facility.

In this role, the successful applicant will develop, optimize, operate, and maintain an EMS that contribute to the efficient management of renewable energy resources. The successful candidate will assume a research role under the guidance of senior researchers and faculty of EEWRC to fully utilise the field of energy management and Distributed Energy Systems to propose, drive and implement relevant research lines.

This role is designed for someone eager to work at the forefront of energy research in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will preferably be familiar with a software environment designed for instrument connectivity and control such as NI LabVIEW. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work with advanced infrastructure that supports cutting-edge projects in energy poly-generation, including thermal energy storage and other renewable energy applications. The work will involve extensive test runs of software developed, aligned with simulations and modelling results generated from scientists at PROTEAS, ensuring seamless integration of renewable technologies and storage into EMS designs. The facility is uniquely positioned to support both fundamental research and practical solutions for industry, giving you a well-rounded experience in both academic and applied research.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Design and develop, maintain, and enhance the Energy Management System (EMS) built on the existing control architecture of PROTEAS.

·        Optimise EMS operation to ensure efficient management of renewable energy flows between solar, wind, battery, and thermal storage systems.

·        Develop and maintain software tools for system control, data acquisition, and automation — preferably in NI LabVIEW or equivalent platforms.

·        Build smart algorithms to optimize real-time energy production from various sources and consumption across various loads, considering factors like cost, market conditions, and user preferences.

·        Conduct real-time experiments and test runs, validating EMS performance against simulation and modelling results.

·        Collaborate with senior researchers at EEWRC to align EMS development with ongoing research on distributed energy systems and digital twins.

·        Support collaborative R&D projects involving external partners and industrial stakeholders in the areas of smart grids, poly-generation, and thermal energy storage.

·        Document research outcomes, prepare technical reports, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and project deliverables.

·        Assist with other projects and activities requiring software development and engineering at PROTEAS, as well as such services for the needs of the energy department of the EEWRC at CyI.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        PhD in Environmental Sciences or Science or Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering and Physics

·        Proven experience in Energy Management Systems (EMS) design, optimisation, oroperation for hybrid or distributed energy systems.

·        Knowledge of smart grids, microgrids, and renewable integration (PV, wind, thermalstorage, batteries, etc.) with emphasis on real-time control and co-design methodologies.

·        Experience with system modelling, simulation, and optimisation tools applied to energy systems.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research environment.

·        Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.

·        Motivation to engage in both academic research and practical implementation within a collaborative international setting.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Strong programming and software development skills, ideally including LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink for system control, data acquisition, and analysis.

·        Familiarity with data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems used in experimental or pilot-scale energy research facilities.

·        Hands-on experience with experimental setups and operational testing of renewable or hybrid energy systems is highly desirable.

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      List of publications/work portfolio

3.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Marios C. Georgiou (m.c.georgiou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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: Dr Marios C. Georgiou   Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_25_12

Deadline for applications: 07/12/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and...

Deadline for applications: 07/12/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Research Engineer to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time basis at its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate is expected to lead the technical work of the multi-partner project Pharos-CY. Pharos-CY is the Cyprus AI Factory Antenna, which in close collaboration with Pharos, the AI Factory of Greece, will develop and deliver advanced AI services to Cypriot users.

The successful candidate will have a central role within the project, contributing directly to engineering tasks and leading the technical work of the engineering team, responsible for delivering the technical components of Pharos-CY. The position requires deep expertise in AI-based industry projects.

The rank of the position will depend on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Participate in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions as part of CaSToRC’s responsibilities in Pharos-CY.

·        Apply advanced knowledge in AI-based systems to address complex technical challenges.

·        Coordinate technical activities of the Pharos-CY engineering team, assign tasks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

·        Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

·        Collaborate with researchers and engineers within CaSToRC and with project partners to deliver high-quality AI services.

·        Work closely with the Principal Investigator, the project's coordinator and project partners to align engineering efforts with overall project goals.

·        Oversee the quality and consistency of technical deliverables and contribute to project reports and deliverables.

·        Contribute to technical documentation and reporting as required by the project.

·        Contribute to the preparation and delivery of training activities as required by the project.

·        Develop and maintain new and existing customer relations and collaborations.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline and two years of related working experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in physical science, or engineering and four years of related working experience

·        Minimum additional three years of relevant technical / engineering experience (for the senior rank)

·        Strong technical background in software engineering, systems design, and applied machine learning.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Proven experience in leading industry projects.

·        Proven experience in leading and managing teams.

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 18 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-11) for Specialised RTS and CYI5(2-12) for Senior Specialised RTS

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89 for Specialised RTS and CYI5.2 - €44461.56 for Senior Specialised RTS

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,

2.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_RE_25_16

Deadline for applications: 07/12/2025 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 07/12/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated professional to join the CaSToRC Centre of the Institute on a full-time basis (100% FTE) at its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

 

The successful candidate is expected to lead the coordination and management of the multi-partner project Pharos-CY. Pharos-CY is the Cyprus AI Factory Antenna, which in close collaboration with Pharos, the AI Factory of Greece, will develop and deliver advanced AI services to Cypriot users.

 

The successful candidate will have a central and pivotal role within the project, responsible for ensuring its smooth operation and successful delivery. The successful candidate will manage the Pharos-CY engineering team, along with the project Principal Investigator and will work closely with internal teams, project partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to oversee all aspects of project execution.

The rank of the position will depend on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Lead day-to-day operations of the project and monitor progress, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

·        Supervise the Pharos-CY engineering team, composed of 3-5 engineers.

·        Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners, Pharos in Greece and other international collaborators.

·        Liaise with funding bodies to ensure compliance and effective communication.

·        Coordinate the drafting and submission of project deliverables and reports.

·        Organize dissemination activities, including events, publications, and digital outreach.

·        Contribute to the strategic planning of the project.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        Master’s degree preferably in a field relevant to CaSToRC activities

·        5 years of relevant experience (implementation of CSA activities and/ or coordination of RIAs and/ or proposal writing), preferably in an academic or research institution or a research-intensive company, for the rank of Research Coordination Scientist, or,

·        3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic or research institution, for the rank of the Senior Research Coordination Officer

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        PhD preferred

·        Proven experience in coordinating large-scale EU projects, preferably relevant to AI, High Performance Computing or Computational Sciences.

·        Proven experience with the Cypriot business ecosystem

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 36 months.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-11) for Senior Research Coordination Officer and CyI5(5.2 - 6.12) for Research Coordination Scientist

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89 for Senior Research Coordination Officer and CyI5.2 - €44461.56 for Research Coordination Scientist

 

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      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 (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_RCP_25_15

Deadline for applications: 25/11/2025 Application process closed * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational a...

Deadline for applications: 25/11/2025

Application process closed *

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 highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute’s Water Department of the EEWRC on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus (Nicosia).

To improve our knowledge of hydrologic and agro-ecosystems processes in a variable and changing semi-arid climate, the Department maintains several hydrologic and and agro-ecosystems monitoring observation stations in Cyprus.

The successful candidate's main focus will be on applied field research activities related to ongoing Soil Mission projects funded by the European Commission, aiming at combating land degradation and desertification.

The Research Technical Specialist will support the maintenance of field and laboratory equipment and will conduct water, soil and plant observations in the field and analyses in the laboratory. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to literature review, scenario development and mapping of land degradation across different Living Labs, in cooperation with researchers and graduate students of the Water Department.

The rank of the position will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience (Research Technical Scientist or Research Technical Assistant as per relevant job descriptions).

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Field research activities

·        Maintenance of hydrologic, meteorological and ecosystem sensors and data loggers, data management and analysis

·        Water, soil and plant field sampling and laboratory analysis

·        Scenario development and GIS mapping for land management assessments

·        Cooperation in the preparation of project deliverables and scientific publications

·        Cooperation with local stakeholders

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        BSc in Environmental/Agricultural/Earth/Soil/Geographical Sciences/Engineering (or related) - for the RTS rank

·        Experience with the analysis of physical and chemical soil properties in the lab

·        Experience with plant observations in the field (phenology, leaf conductance, leaf area index)

·        Experience in GIS analysis

·        Experience with data loggers for hydro-meteorological monitoring

·        Experience with data management and analysis of water balance components in agro-ecosystems

·        Excellent English (written & spoken).

·        Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, communication skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Position Specific Desired Qualifications:

·        MSc in a related field

·        Good computational skills (e.g., R, python)

·        Proven experience in environmental field research and in interdisciplinary teams

·        High level of problem-solving

·        Greek will be considered an advantage

·        Drivers’ license

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI2(1-13) for Research Technical Assistant and CYI3(1-14) for Research Technical Scientist

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI2.1 - €24851.71 for Research Technical Assistant and CYI3.1 - €30323.41 for Research Technical Scientist

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,

2.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Christos Zoumides (c.zoumides@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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: Dr Christos Zoumides

Reference number: EEWRC_RTS_25_11

Deadline for applications: 30/11/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and...

Deadline for applications: 30/11/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time or part-time basis for its premises at Athalassas Campus.  

The candidate will pursue research in the context of the nationally (RIF) funded projects ASPERIUM and BIOLEA, focusing on the development and application as well of computational methods and simulations for materials with energy and textile applications respectively.

The candidate is expected to be highly involved in the development and application as well of ab-initio and atomistic simulation methodologies and continuum mechanics for complex nanostructured materials. They will also develop algorithms and codes for simulations/data analytics methodologies in engineering applications.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1.      Develop ab-initio, atomistic simulation and/or continuum (finite element methods) methodologies for complex nanostructured materials.

2.      Developing algorithms and codes for simulations/data analytics in engineering applications.

3.      Performing large-scale computations in computational engineering.

4.      Writing proposals for accessing computational resources.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines.

·        Previous experience in ab-initio calculations and/or molecular simulations for complex molecular systems.

Position Specific Preferred Qualifications:

·        Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: ab-initio calculations, multi-scale modelling, molecular dynamics, statistical methods, data analytics, and stochastic (Monte Carlo) methods.

·        Publications in high-impact factor journals.

·        Participation in top international scientific conferences

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 10 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

The position can be either full-time or part-time depending on the successful candidate’s availability.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,

2.      List of publications/work portfolio  

3.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Vangelis Harmandaris (v.harmandaris@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 Vangelis Harmandaris

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_25_13

Deadline for applications: 18/11/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and...

Deadline for applications: 18/11/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Research Engineer to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time basis for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

 

The successful candidate will pursue Research & Development (R&D) in the areas of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Focus will be placed on applications of these technologies in cybersecurity and anomaly detection in encrypted network data.

 

The successful candidates will join for 100% of their time the research team implementing the project DAEMON-AI: Detection and Active Elimination of Malicious anomalies through Ongoing Network, sensor, and behavioral analysis with AI.

The rank of the position will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience (Junior Specialised Research Technical Scientist, Specialised Research Technical Scientist or Senior Specialised Research Technical Scientist as per relevant job descriptions).

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Support research and development of novel methods relevant to ML, AI and big data analytics.

·        Applications of advanced technologies in cybersecurity, anomaly detection, encrypted networks, etc.

·        Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, product managers, backend engineers, data scientists.

·        Participation and leading support projects with academia/industry/public sector.

·        Involvement in training and user-support events.

·        Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

·        Contribution to scientific publications, presentations in scientific conferences and participation in outreach events.

·        Contribution to proposal writing.

 

 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor degree (as per JDs) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

·        Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: large-scale ML, applied data science, AI, big data analytics.

·        Strong programming skills and experience with data analysis and machine learning frameworks.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Previous experience in at least one of the following Cybersecurity, Anomaly detection, Encrypted Networks.

·        Experience with processing large and noisy datasets.

·        Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical users.

·        Master's degree in these areas combined with significant experience in Cybersecurity will be considered an advantage.

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI3(1-14) for Junior Specialised RTS, CYI4(1-11) for Specialised RTS and CYI5(2-12) for Senior Specialised RTS

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41 for Junior Specialised RTS, CYI4.1 - €37641.89 for Specialised RTS and CYI5.2 - €44461.56 for Senior Specialised RTS

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,

2.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_RTS_25_14

 

Deadline for applications: 30/11/2025 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 30/11/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the Institute’s EEWRC Water Department on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The Water Department investigates hydrologic and ecosystems processes and tests agro-ecosystems innovations and management practices through field observations, experimental research and modelling, in cooperation with various stakeholders in Cyprus and abroad.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Horizon Europe Soil Mission projects of the Water Department, with a special focus on the EUROSION Project ("European Soil Erosion Monitoring and Modelling Network for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management"). This project is a cooperation of 24 research partners from EU and associated countries, coordinated by Wageningen University. In the framework of the EUROSION project we will establish long-term wind and water erosion monitoring nodes in Cyprus.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Set up and maintain an European wind erosion monitoring node in Cyprus (sediment traps, saltiphone, saltation sensors, dust emission flux sensors, soil moisture sensors, 2D sonic anemometers, meteorological sensors)

·        Sediment, soil and vegetation sampling and laboratory analysis

·        Support water erosion monitoring activities

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        PhD in Earth, Environmental, or Agricultural Sciences

·        Proven experience in experimental field research on wind or water erosion

·        Proven experience in soil laboratory analysis

·        Proven experience in processing and analyzing large datasets

·        Driver's license

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Excellent knowledge in statistical design and analysis

·        Skills in programming (e.g., R, Python, Javascript, C, Fortran)

·        Spatial analysis and GIS skills (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine)

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 36 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      List of publications/work portfolio

3.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Adriana Bruggeman (a.bruggeman@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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: Dr Adriana Bruggeman  Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_25_10

Deadline for applications: 24/11/2025 Application process CLOSED * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational a...

Deadline for applications: 24/11/2025

Application process CLOSED *

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 highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute’s PROTEAS Research Facility of the EEWRC on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Pentakomo Campus (Limassol).

The successful candidate will be responsible to carry out the operation, maintenance and development of the Monitoring and Control System at the PROTEAS Concentrated Solar Power Facility. Concurrently, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the on-going activities of Energy Division associated with the integration, controls, monitoring and development of database for the scientific fields of: i) Concentrated Solar Power, ii) Energy Storage, iii) Desalination, iv) Polygeneration and Hybridization, v) Microgrids portfolio of the Energy Division at CyI.

The successful candidate will be expected to design, develop and integrate Virtual Interfaces to the Main PROTEAS control system and it is expected that they will be in charge of the PROTEAS Database and Data Acquisition systems. The successful candidate will be expected to closely collaborate with the researchers on the implementation of controls / monitoring and automation strategies for specific research activities and projects.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Maintenance and development of the Monitoring and Control System at CyI PROTEAS Facility at Pentakomo. Selection of appropriate sensors, hardware and software tools are included.

·        Design, testing, construction and optimization of monitoring and control strategies in LabView environment.

·        Implementation and maintenance of database to store and treat scientific data.

·        Data acquisition, instrument control, test automation, signal processing and embedded system design.

·        Communication with existing and future assets at PROTEAS, as well as with IT equipment in liaison with the IT dept of CyI.

·        Provide software support in LabVIEW for the development, operation and maintenance of other laboratories of the Energy department.

·        Support with the design, specification, and integration of instrumentation and control systems for high-temperature solar thermal facilities.

·        Support the development and maintenance process control philosophies, P&IDs, functional specifications, and automation architecture.

·        Select and configure sensors, actuators, PLCs, SCADA, and other control equipment suited to harsh environments.

·        Support design and development of electrical systems for prototype and demonstration facilities.

·        Work closely with process, thermal, and mechanical engineers to figure out how to make novel equipment operate safely, reliably, and effectively.

·        Ensure design process considers safety, reliability, maintainability, operability, and cost effectiveness.

·        Take an active role in commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational support of plant systems.

 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

•       A Bachelor degree in a relevant field of science or engineering (i.e. Electrical/Electronic engineering and/or Computer engineering)

•       Familiarity with LabView software

•       Familiarity with software interlocks systems

 

Position Specific Desired Qualifications:

•       A Master degree in a relevant field of science or engineering will be considered an advantage

•       Previous research support experience will be considered an advantage

•       2+ years’ experience in instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems design, ideally in power stations, processing plants, or other research / industrial facilities.

•       Experience in commissioning and operation of control systems in mechanical, optical, steam and/or material handling processes.

•       Experience integrating PLCs, SCADA,  and communication systems and protocols.

•       Exposure to power station electrical systems, switchgear, and protection systems is desirable.

•       Ability to bridge control, instrumentation, and general electrical engineering.

•       Specialised experience in one or more of the following fields would be an asset:

ü  Instrumentation,

ü  Control systems

ü  Computational and experimental fluid-mechanics

ü  Solar-Thermal plants, Concentrating Solar Power, co-generation of concentrated solar power and desalination

ü  Thermal storage devices (e.g. molten salts), high temperature engineering

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI3(1-14)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,

2.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Marios C Georgiou (m.c.georgiou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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: Dr Marios C Georgiou

Reference number: EEWRC_RTS_25_09

Deadline for applications: 31/10/2025 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 31/10/2025

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 highly qualified and motivated Researcher to join the Institute’s EEWRC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will work with the Medical Physics group within the PERSPECT project and will be responsible to support and organize the development of patient-specific new tomographic reconstruction techniques.

The PERSPECT project aims to enhance the accuracy of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging in the detection of small lesions and brain damage through personalized tomographic techniques that accurately describe the physical processes of photon scattering and attenuation in relation to the patient’s anatomy.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will validate the proposed methodology through extensive simulation and experimental studies to ensure robustness and reliability in clinical settings and develop specific software algorithms by using state of the art programming tools running on HPC.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

The selected candidate will be required to organize clinical data and to support with the installation of the developed programming code on GPU based HPC farms.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·       PhD degree in a relevant field of science or engineering (Medical Physics / Computer Engineering / Electrical-Electronic Engineering).

·       Experience in analytic, stochastic or iterative tomographic image reconstruction algorithms applied in Emission Tomography with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation.

·       Proven technical ability to adopt theoretical solutions and to develop computer code to solve tomographic inversion problems.

·       Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC).

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·       Ability to work with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) clusters.

·       Knowledge of the GEANT4/GATE Monte Carlo simulation software.

·       AI knowledge in machine learning with Artificial Neural Networks.

·       Familiarity with analysis of multi-dimensional data sets.

·       Familiarity with design and implementation of simple Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs) based on commercially available software packages (LabVIEW).

·       Experience of supporting scientific research projects.

·       Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage.

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 13 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.       A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.       List of publications/work portfolio

3.       List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Efstathios Stiliaris (e.stiliaris@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 Efstathios Stiliaris  Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_25_07

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2026 Application process open* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and ...

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2026

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 Assistant or Associate Professor in the broader area of computational science and technology, to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The selected faculty applicant will enhance the competencies of the Institute in one or more of the following research areas:

(i)               foundation models and efficient training/adaptation methods on HPC systems,

(ii)              generative AI and multimodal learning,

(iii)            causal representation learning and counterfactual reasoning,

(iv)            robustness, safety, and trustworthy ML (including interpretability and fairness),

(v)              continual, federated, and edge learning,

(vi)            ML for scientific discovery.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in AI and ML methodologies complemented with experience in the utilization of advanced computing technologies such as HPC and/or cloud computing.

The selected applicant will implement and advance the research agenda of the Institute in general and of CaSToRC in particular in close collaboration with faculty, research staff and the leadership of CyI. As a faculty member, an aptitude and/or experience in mentoring and teaching doctoral and master’s students is necessary as the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the Institute’s graduate program. The candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenure-track position, an attractive salary, and benefits package depending on the level of experience.

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:

1.      Developing and implementing strategies appropriate to the Institute’s mission

2.      Mentoring, educating and providing research guidance to graduate students

3.      Developing and expanding the Institute’s research, innovation and educational activities

4.      Developing a world-class research program in one or more of the following areas: (i) foundation models and efficient training/adaptation methods on HPC systems, (ii) generative AI and multimodal learning, (iii) causal representation learning and counterfactual reasoning, (iv) robustness, safety, and trustworthy ML (including interpretability and fairness), (v) continual, federated, and edge learning, (vi) ML for scientific discovery

5.      Assisting in building a transdisciplinary research environment and collaborations with other research areas where the aforementioned fields are applicable

6.      Securing financial and other resources from national and international sources

7.      Initiating and sustaining high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to his/her respective fields

8.      Contributing to the development and implementation of facilities appropriate to the research of The Cyprus Institute

9.      Communicating the results and implications of research conducted in CaSToRC and The Institute at all levels, including academic, popular, and policy-related

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        PhD in in Computational Sciences, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

·        Proven research and academic record of international standing. 

·        Experience in mentoring and teaching graduate students depending on the rank they are applying for (an absolute requirement for the Associate Professor rank).

·        Teaching and postgraduate training record, appropriate for the rank the candidate is applying for.

·        Proficiency in spoken and written English.

·        Excellent interpersonal and management skills.

 

Position Specific Desired Qualifications

·        A minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent in relevant fields of research is required for the rank of Assistant Professor. For the rank of Associate Professor, a minimum requirement of five years of relevant experience is required.

 

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 Assistant Professor CyI7.1 - CyI7.8 / For Associate Professor (CyI9.1 - CyI10.8)

Position’s Starting Salary: CyI7.1 - €55668.86 / CyI9.1 - €70648.69

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:

ü  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)

ü  A short letter of interest

ü  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)

ü  Teaching statement

ü  List of publications

ü  List of five (5) referees (including contact information)

ü  3 authored publications for review

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CYI_FP_25_17

Deadline for applications: 19/10/2025 Application process closed* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational an...

Deadline for applications: 19/10/2025

Application process closed*

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 highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute’s CARE-C Centre of Excellence on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

 

The successful candidate will become a member of the Instrumentation and Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) of CARE-C and take responsibilities for the development of all the electrical components in instruments developed and experiments carried out in INL.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Design and build electrical/electronic systems,

·        Integrate electrical/electronic systems into instruments,

·        Check electrical installations in experimental setups.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        BSc degree in electrical/electronic engineering

·        Good analytical skills and knowledge of programming languages (e.g., python, matlab, etc.)

·        Knowledge of software for electronic circuit design and simulations (e.g., Altium, KiCad, etc.)

·        Excellent knowledge of English, both verbal and writing

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Familiarity with instrumentation

·        Familiarity with nanomaterial characterization tools

·        Research experience in aerosol science and technology

·        MSc degree in electrical/electronic engineering will be considered an advantage

 

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 initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI3(1-14)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, 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:

1.      A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest,

2.      List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof George Biskos (g.biskos@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill 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 from 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 George Biskos         Reference number: CARE-C_RTS_25_16

Deadline for applications: 30/09/2025 Application process closed* The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational an...

Deadline for applications: 30/09/2025

Application process closed*

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 Assistant or Associate Professor in the broader area of computational science and technology, to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The selected faculty applicant will enhance the competencies of the Institute in one or more of the following research areas:

(i)                  Combinatorial Scientific Computing (with AI-driven methods),

(ii)                Robust AI and Uncertainty Quantification (for ML models),

(iii)               Large-Scale Optimization (leveraging AI and ML techniques), and

(iv)               Digital Twins (utilizing ML approaches for simulation, optimization, and real-time integration of digital twins in complex systems).

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in AI and ML methodologies complemented with experience in the utilization of advanced computing technologies such as HPC and/or cloud computing. Priority in consideration for hiring will be given to the highest rank where qualified applicants are identified.

The selected applicant will implement and advance the research agenda of the Institute in general and of CaSToRC in particular in close collaboration with faculty, research staff and the leadership of CyI. As a faculty member, an aptitude and/or experience in mentoring and teaching Doctoral and Master’s students is necessary. The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the Institute’s graduate program. The candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenure-track position, an attractive salary, and benefits package depending on the level of experience.

Applicants should specify for which rank(s) they want to be considered for.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

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

1.       Developing and implementing strategies appropriate to the Institute’s mission;

2.       Mentoring, educating and providing research guidance to graduate students;

3.       Developing and expanding the Institute’s research, innovation and educational activities;

4.       Developing a world-class research program in one or more of the following areas: (i) Combinatorial Scientific Computing (with AI-driven methods), (ii) Robust AI and Uncertainty Quantification (for ML models), (iii) Large-Scale Optimization (leveraging AI and ML techniques), and (iv) Digital Twins (utilizing ML approaches for simulation, optimization, and real-time integration of digital twins in complex systems);

5.       Assisting in building a transdisciplinary research environment and collaborations with other research areas where the aforementioned fields are applicable;

6.       Securing financial and other resources from national and international sources;

7.       Initiating and sustaining high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to his/her respective fields;

8.       Contributing to the development and implementation of facilities appropriate to the research of The Cyprus Institute;

9.       Communicating the results and implications of research conducted in CaSToRC and The Institute at all levels, including academic, popular, and policy-related.

 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·       PhD in in Computational Sciences, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

·       Proven research and academic record of international standing. 

·       Experience in mentoring and teaching graduate students depending on the rank they are applying for (an absolute requirement for the Associate Professor rank).

·       Teaching and postgraduate training record, appropriate for the rank the candidate is applying for.

·       Proficiency in spoken and written English.

·       Excellent interpersonal and management skills.

 

Position Specific Desired Qualifications

·       A minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent in relevant fields of research is required for the rank of Assistant Professor. For the rank of Associate Professor, a minimum requirement of five years of relevant experience is required.

 

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.

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: For Assistant Professor CyI7.1 - CyI7.8 / For Associate Professor (CyI9.1 - CyI10.8)

Position’s Starting Salary: CyI7.1 - €55668.86 / CyI9.1 - €70648.69

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:

ü  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)

ü  A short letter of interest

ü  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)

ü  Teaching statement

ü  List of publications

ü  List of five (5) referees (including contact information)

ü  3 authored publications for review

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@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 Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CYI_FPAI_25_15