Areed

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an IT Assistant for the HPC Facility of the Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of tasks for the smooth operation of the HPC Facility.

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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Provides broad range of administrative support including:
• Maintenance and update of records
• Preparation and carrying out correspondence
• Handling documentation
• Minutes keeping
• Schedules appointments, meetings, and events arrangements
• Responds to inquiries and works closely with key staff in the administration of activities and programs
• Serves as the first contact to end-users who need technical assistance.
• Supports with technical support to end-users across the organization and external users including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, setting up new devices, and resolving network connectivity problems.
• Assists with the IT procurement, including sourcing and purchasing hardware/software that is required by the HPC Facility.
• Assists with IT/HPC related projects.
• Helps with the setup of online meetings and prepares event venues.
• Assists in keeping the IT/HPC systems up-to-date and fully functional.
• Carries out new user inductions in relation to systems procedures, use of systems and equipment.
• Compiles and maintains an accurate inventory of hardware and software.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Basic Academic qualifications (School Certificate, Diploma)
• Basic understanding of computer architecture.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language both verbally and in writing
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical skills, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
• Ability to multitask and changing priorities in a high-pressure work environment
• Attention to detail
• Customer service-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree will be considered an advantage
• Experience with Linux systems will be considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with shell scripting will be considered an advantage.
• Programming knowledge (Python; C and JavaScript are a plus) will be considered an advantage.
• Relevant work experience, Internships with demonstrable relevance is considered an advantage
• Familiarity with Virtualization Software is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Greek language will be an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact George Tsouloupas (g.tsouloupas@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: George Tsouloupas

Reference number: HPC_ITA_24_02

Areed

Deadline for applications: 06/01/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C) and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly motivated and qualified individual to join the PROTEAS Facility team of the Institute as a Research Technical Specialist with a strong background in Electrical Engineering, focusing on the 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 EMS solutions that contribute to the efficient management of renewable energy resources, helping drive the transition toward sustainable energy systems. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting, organizing and performing technical activities related with projects that will be performed at the PROTEAS Facility.

The successful applicant will 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 simulations and modelling, 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.

The candidate will also be organizing and implementing all the accesses that are related to the StoRIES and RISEnergy projects, and any other future access schemes for access to the PROTEAS infrastructures, under the supervision and guidance of the PROTEAS Facility Manager.

In addition, the successful candidate will assist with facilitating securing licenses and permits of operation necessary for experimental campaigns and joint experiments with external partners at PROTEAS, in coordination with the CyI Health & Safety office, the facility manager, and their line manager.

PROTEAS is located in Pentakomo’s coastal area, is devoted to research, development and testing of Renewable Energy Sources with emphasis on Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST), Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and thermal Desalination of Sea Water (DSW) for bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial needs. PROTEAS is a multi-purpose facility built around a central hub of molten salt Thermal Energy Storage (TES), hybridised with batteries and other forms of storage. The facility is capable of poly-generation of heat and electricity using renewable energy technologies (CST, Wind, PV) and integration of these energy technologies with the TES, batteries, and seasonal water storage. Optimal solar radiation and environmental conditions are monitored via a state-of-the-art BSRN station.

PROTEAS is also a very successful testing facility for external partners and collaborators, where the facility is adapted to perform testing and integration of innovative energy technologies developed elsewhere.

The successful candidate will be based at the PROTEAS facility and responsible for the general upkeep of all infrastructure and common areas, and for communication/dissemination activities related to PROTEAS, including on-site tours and presentations.

This role is designed for someone eager to work at the forefront of energy research in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The initial period of the appointment will be for a fixed-term duration of 2 years with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.  The rank of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Assist in the design, optimization, and operation of an Energy Management System (EMS)
• Contribute to simulations and modelling of energy systems with heavy presence of Renewable Energy Systems and various types of Storage.
• Daily overview of the operation and scientific equipment of the PROTEAS Facility.
• Ensuring the overall smooth operation and contribute to the development of its activities.
• Support on the maintenance and development of scientific equipment.
• Support with the purchasing and procurement process of tools, machinery and supplies for the Facility.
• Keeping and updating, an equipment/consumables inventory (i.e., components and subsystems).
• Ensuring that the workspace and scientific equipment indoor and outdoor are maintained in excellent condition.

• Assisting with securing licenses and permits for carrying out experiments, locating appropriate datasets, and communicating with CyI staff and external collaborators.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science or engineering (Electrical/Electronic engineering / Computer engineering / Mechanical engineering / Experimental physics / Aerospace engineering)
2. Proven technical ability and work-related experience.
3. Good knowledge of the English language both verbal and written.
4. High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
5. High level of problem-solving and organizational skills
6. Good team player with the ability to adapt to a multicultural and multidisciplinary research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year- relevant experience will be considered an advantage
• Minimum three (3) years of experience on a similar role will be an advantage for a higher rank
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field of science or engineering will be considered a very strong advantage
• A PhD in the same fields is also an advantage, but not a necessary requirement
• Experience of supporting scientific research projects
• Experience in supporting industrial projects
• Experience with licensing and permitting procedures for energy projects (pilot and commercial scale)
• Experience related to industrial environment (interaction or work experience)
• Experience of procurement of scientific equipment
• Familiar with H&S standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Risk Assessment
• Specialized experience in one or more of the following fields: EMS design / Programming / Instrumentation / Control systems / Solar-Thermal plants / Concentrating Solar Power / co-generation of concentrated solar power and desalination / energy storage technologies
• Energy storage concepts
• Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Marios 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Marios Georgiou

Reference number: EEWRC_RTS_24_07

Areed

Deadline for applications: 13/01/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Information Technology Specialist. The successful candidate will have a supporting role to provide general IT support and contribute to developing suitable IT solutions to deliver a professional high-quality service level within the Institute.

The rank of the position will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applications for Junior/Starting positions are also accepted with a school certificate as a minimum qualification. 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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Responsible to execute departmental administrative daily activities including the following:
• Maintenance and update of records
• Preparation and carrying out correspondence
• Handling documentation
• Makes suggestions for relevant policy/procedure improvements
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the position
• Configures, customizes, manages and monitors Infrastructure Systems in the following areas:
  • Windows Microsoft AD (DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, Radius, etc)
  • VMware vSphere
  • Microsoft 365 Products
  • Linux Servers
  • Security Systems (Antivirus, Email Filtering, SSL, Vulnerability Assessment Tools, etc)
  • Network Equipment (Switches, Routers, Firewalls), will be an advantage
  • Audio Visual Equipment, will be an advantage
• Regularly monitors and oversees the performance of servers, including software and hardware, to ensure they are operating at an optimum level
• Installs and configures computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots technical issues
• Provides support with escalated help desk requests
• Provide Audio-Visual support to various events organized by the Institute
• Consults with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and information system requirements, suggests solutions and specifies the technology suited to meet those needs
• Evaluates project deliverables and prepares progress reports for the Institute’s IT projects
• Supports and provides training to the Institute personnel on the use of applications and prepare user manuals as necessary
• Contributes to the development of relevant IT policies and procedures to be followed by staff members
• Produces and updates IT documentation
• Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Basic Academic qualifications (School Certificate, Diploma) – for Assistant Rank
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technologies or other directly related field.
• Experience in managing Linux Servers and Windows Servers (AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
• Administration experience in VMWare.
• Working knowledge of overall IT infrastructure and related technologies and standards
• Experience in administering Office 365
• Excellent knowledge of the English language both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
• Ability to multitask and changing priorities in a high-pressure work environment
• Attention to detail
• Customer service-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or other related field, will be an advantage
• At least 1 year of relevant experience will be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Petros Ioannou (p.ioannou@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Petros Ioannou

Reference number: CYI_ITO_24_17

Areed

Deadline for applications: 20/01/2025

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a HSQE Specialist. The successful candidate will have a supporting role for the day-to-day execution of activities for the smooth operation of the OHS Department. They will be responsible for ensuring that the Institute adheres to all applicable health and safety regulations whilst also providing support to staff, researchers and faculty managers in their efforts to maintain a safe workplace.

The rank of the position will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. 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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Responsible to execute departmental administrative daily activities including the following:
  • Maintenance and update of records
  • Preparation and carrying out correspondence
  • Handling documentation
• Makes suggestions for relevant policy/procedure improvements
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the position
• Liaises with relevant Governmental and non-Governmental departments and authorities for matters relevant to the position

• Helps to develop effective H&S policies and procedures
• Ensures the Institute meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
• Ensures the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all lab activities, field works, as well as for the operation of equipment
• Ensures that all accidents or near-misses are documented, investigated and recommended improvements are implemented

• Ensures that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities
• Prepares recommendations for prevention and protection measures

• Supports Health and Safety inspections in CyI premises
• Supports with the organization and implementation of relevant inductions and trainings
• Ensures full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
• Instructs staff in the proper use of equipment and conducts routine tests
• Counsels’ individuals on any personal or domestic problems affecting their work
• Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace

• Performs related duties and assigned

Required Qualifications

• Basic Academic qualifications (School Certificate, Diploma) – for Assistant Rank
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a similar field, such as engineering or architecture or related field – for Officer Rank
• Training with a total duration of 130 hours as required by the Department of Labour Inspection for the approval of a Safety Officer (this is mandatory unless the candidate holds an academic degree in H&S (Bachelor or Master))
• Demonstrate knowledge of ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages both verbally and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
• Ability to multitask and changing priorities in a high-pressure work environment
• Attention to detail
• Customer service-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year relevant experience in a Health and Safety related position will be an advantage
• Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant field, will be an advantage
• Professional Qualification/Accreditation in Occupational Health and Safety (i.e. NEBOSH) will be an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prokopis Alexandrou (p.alexandrou@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prokopis Alexandrou

Reference number: CYI_HSQE_24_16

Areed

Deadline for applications: 05/01/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Scientist for the BAE, ERC funded project in Aerosol Formation Studies in the CARE‐C Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will advance the CARE‐C’s research and innovation agenda in its scientific focus of Environmental Observations through experimental and theoretical approaches investigating new particle formation research. The work is mainly focused on the field of mass spectrometry using the new MION‐APi‐TOF and an ultrafine aerosol particle counters using the nCNC and NAIS.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects.
• Lead their own research thrust and team building, as well as collaborate within the scope and mission of the research unit they belong to. This responsibility includes the financial support of their team through grants.
• Collaborate with CyI faculty and other research teams, through synergistic activities and projects.
• Teach courses at the CyI Graduate School and engage graduate students in research projects either at Master’s or PhD level.

More specifically, the main objective for the candidate is to lead the investigations of aerosol formation, including physical and chemical characterization, in collaboration with the Cyprus Atmospheric Observatory (CAO) technicians, postdocs and PhD students in the group. As part of the ERC Grant on the role of Base molecules in AErosol formation (BAE), with ref. number 101076311, the candidate will work with focus on the role of base molecules in the formation of new particles and their fate in the atmosphere. The successful candidate is expected to support the group with novel innovative directions to utilize the group’s assets and take an active role in the operation of instruments related to NPF observations within the ACTRIS framework and beyond. Engagement in international field campaigns, workshops and laboratory experiments (CLOUD experiment in CERN) should be expected.

In addition, the selected candidate is expected to engage and explore new collaborative projects. We expect the candidate to demonstrate successful proposal writing skills, supervision of students and postdocs and a solid publication record, including publications in new particle formation studies. Publications in the role of bases is highly appreciated. Active regional and international networking and support participating in educational programs of the Institute will be highly commented.

The appointment will be open for the duration of the ERC-project (until end of April 2028) with initial contract for 24 months. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Conduct and lead research, innovation and development activities according to the center’s and group’s research targets and on project requirements.
• Develop new research projects and contribute to the research group’s, the Center’s and the Institute’s research agenda.
• Publish regularly in high-impact, peer-reviewed, journals and conferences.
• Secure funding to sustain and expand research activities.
• Develop innovation through exploitation and valorization strategy for research results, where applicable.
• Support and mentor researchers, research engineers, and graduate students.
• Plan and participate in consultation activities as per field of expertise and center requirements.
• Organize and participate in dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Lead the planning and organization of team-level and Centre-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Lead new initiatives to engage with academic, industry and public organizations, in consultation with faculty.  
• Collaborates widely within the Center and the Institute in synergistic activities.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Atmospheric sciences, Physics, Chemistry or a relevant scientific field
2. Solid publication record in recognized peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, some of which as invited speaker, in which the RS is corresponding author, where applicable.
3. Demonstrated track record of attracting and completing research grants.
4. Demonstrated data analysis skills in new particle formation relevant instrumentation (chemical ionization mass spectrometry, ultrafine particle counters).
5. At least three years of prior experience as an Associate Research Scientist or equivalent position
6. Demonstrated mentoring capabilities.
7. Team leadership skills.
8. Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
9. Proficiency in English.
10. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Driving license

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Tuija Jokinen (t.jokinen@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Tuija Jokinen

Reference number: CARE-C_RS_24_21

Areed

Deadline for applications: 03/01/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centers: the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Center (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-center interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Assistant in our interdisciplinary research team at the Virtual Environments Lab at STARC. The successful candidate will primarily work in the cultural HERitage and Immersive technologies for innovation FORGE (HERIFORGE) project funded by EU HORIZON EUROPE framework.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the support of the contribution of the Virtual Environments Lab to the project which involves the creation of VR-enabled workflows of scan-to-BIM operations and data management involving data conversion, processing and interoperability across platforms and software. The candidate will collaborate with software engineers and 3D heritage documentation specialists to support data collection, processing, transformation, digital tools’ development, including setting up user evaluation sessions.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of two years with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Provide support in interactive 3D data visualisation.
• Provide support in conducting data collection and analysis related to cultural & architectural heritage.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, participating in meetings and workshops to help in collecting stakeholders’ feedback.
• Assist in the development of innovation frameworks, such as living labs to connect stakeholders around a common strategy and action plan.
• Help in preparing project reports, contributing to scientific publications.
• Actively participate in an interdisciplinary and international research team.

• Technical support of the Virtual Environments Lab.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in computer graphics, modelling and visualisation related fields, including architecture, animation, engineering.
2. Experience in design and/or the development of VR applications, 3D modelling and interactive visualisation.
3. Experience in R&I projects and deliverables.
4. Academic paper writing.
5. 1-year relevant experience will be considered an advantage

1. Relevant experience with architecture heritage modelling and 3D spatial data processing
2. Good analytical and research skills

8. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
9. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding and operation of scripting/programming in real-time rendering environments (such as Unity3D or Unreal engine)

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr George Artopoulos (g.artopoulos@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr George Artopoulos

Reference number: STARC_RA_24_11

Areed

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence at CaSToRC. The successful candidate will conduct research in the application of existing and novel Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning methods in cancer research.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically, the successful candidate will contribute to research and development activities of the Agora 3.0 critical infrastructure project, in collaboration with the German Oncology Centre and several other research and industry partners in Cyprus. The project aims to establish a clinical trial unit at the German Oncology Centre, which will produce high quality medical imaging data from prostate cancer patients. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with the GOC and a research team from the University of Cyprus to develop AI methods that will utilize medical imaging data to estimate the Gleason score and tumor stiffness through medical imaging.

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period until the 30^th December 2026, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and the availability of funds.  An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Project specific responsibilities:

1. Perform thorough literature review of the current trends and advancements in the use of AI in the medical imaging field and prostate cancer research.
2. Develop multimodal AI models which utilize high quality medical imaging and medical parameters data produced at the German Oncology Centre from prostate cancer patients to estimate Gleason score and tumor stiffness.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyze data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer / Computational Engineering, Physical Sciences or in a relevant field.
2. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
3. Participation in scientific conferences.
4. Knowledge of AI frameworks (eg. PyTorch)
5. Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, commonly used in scientific computing and machine learning.
6. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
8. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• HPC experience
• Image Analysis Knowledge: Solid understanding of image processing and analysis techniques, including challenges specific to different types of imaging data.
• Experience in deep learning methodologies applied in imaging data and computer vision.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
• Statistical Analysis Skills: Competence in statistical methods relevant to imaging and data analysis.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Pantelis Georgiades (p.georgiades@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Pantelis Georgiades

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_20

Areed

Deadline for applications: 19/12/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Associate Research Scientist, who will be integrated in the Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC. The candidate will pursue research on modelling and simulations for the in-silico design of materials, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and collaboration with industry. The successful candidate will be involved in the nationally (RIF) funded projects, AgReCOMPOSITES and Nano-SuperCaps. The selected candidate is expected to lead co-development projects and provide consultations/trainings to support the European Digital Innovation Hub of Cyprus (DiGiNN). 

In general, the Associate Research Scientist is expected to:

• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc.).
• Participate in new grant proposals (including the possibility of leading proposals/projects as PI or co-PI).
• Teach courses at the CyI Graduate School to gain teaching experience and engage graduate students in research projects.

More specifically, in the context of the AgReCOMPOSITES and Nano-SuperCaps projects, the successful candidate is expected to be highly involved in the design, development and application of mathematical and computational modelling and simulation methods to investigate microscale phenomena in engineering applications and address challenges relevant to the Green Transition, such as environmentally sustainable materials and green tech (eg. carbon capture, energy storage, catalysis). The successful candidate is expected to conduct cross-disciplinary, application-driven research, collaborate with industrial partners and design workflows that combine mathematical modelling such as multi-scale modelling, asymptotic techniques, uncertainty quantification and Bayesian approaches, atomistic simulations and continuum modelling such as finite elements or CFD. In the context of activities supporting the DiGiNN project, the successful candidate will interact with industrial and public sector organisations, perform needs assessments, and design or deliver consultations, trainings and projects that showcase the potential of advanced digital technologies to the respective stakeholders.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively pursue funding opportunities, contribute to proposal preparation and be involved in scientific publications.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop multi-scale methods, atomistic and continuum models and simulations for complex sustainable materials or microscale processes in green technology.
• Develop models, algorithms and codes for simulations in engineering applications.
• Lead or contribute to projects or consultation services with industry/public sector.
• Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

General Responsibilities for an Associate Research Scientist:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Develop new research ideas and contribute to the Center’s and the Institute’s research agenda.
• Publish in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Secure funding to sustain research activities.
• Mentor early-stage researchers, research engineers, and graduate students.
• Engage in teaching activities relevant to expertise (if core-funded, classroom teaching is mandatory).
• Participate in consultation activities as per field of expertise and center requirement.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Engage with industry and public organizations to support the role of CyI.
• Provide independent input about strategic decisions related to research directions, methodologies, grant applications, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. A PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines.
2. Strong background in in-silico material design and multi-scale modelling.
3. Strong track record in cross-disciplinary research and collaboration with industry.
4. Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: multi-scale modelling, statistical (Bayesian) methods for Uncertainty Quantification, asymptotic methods related to solid/fluid mechanics, molecular dynamics simulations for complex molecular systems, Finite Element Methods, HPC.
5. An understanding of concepts related to green materials and green tech such as circular materials, waste valorisation, energy storage, carbon-capture and utilisation.
6. Previous experience in collaborating with experimentalists from Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and Material Science disciplines.

1. A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the ARS is the first or corresponding author.
2. A growing experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
3. Growing mentoring capabilities.

10. Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
11. Prior Experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow
12. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
13. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
14. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
15. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof Vangelis Harmandaris

Reference number: CaSToRC_ARS_24_19

Areed

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Research Technical Assistant in Heritage Science in the STARC. The successful candidate will be a member of the APAC Laboratories team in conducting technical research support in Heritage Science, developing instrumentation and delivering associated services and support. The successful candidate will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and pluri-cultural context and in collaboration with major European research institutes, such as ECHOES and E-RIHS IP, contributing to all aspects related to open-data.  

The initial period of the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Technical research support in Heritage Science, primarily in the domain of hyper-spectral imaging for materials characterization, preventive conservation and diagnostics, using non-destructive and non-invasive methods.
2. Maintain and help develop hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
3. Conduct experimentation procedures and develop related protocols and workflows.
4. Provide Art Characterization services at the APAC laboratories, implement workflows and protocols for the smooth operation of the APAC Labs.
5. Contribute to educational and outreach activities of the APAC Labs according to specific needs.
6. Assist in project planning, providing input on feasibility and timelines.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Heritage Science-related domain such as physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, conservation sciences, material sciences, or related field.
2. Proven capability to publish scientific and technical reports.
3. Proven capability to contribute to the development of experimental instrumentation.
4. Knowledge of how to operate various hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
5. Programming skills in Python and Matlab.
6. Experience in operating and maintaining hyper-imaging laboratory equipment and performing laboratory-related activities.
7. Experience in setting-up mobile instrumentation in various in-situ settings and conducting data acquisition campaigns.
8. Experience in processing multi-sensors data and applying various data processing methods.
9. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing.
10. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_RTA_24_10

Areed

Deadline for applications: 12/12/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Post-Doctoral Fellow in Heritage Science in the STARC. The successful candidate will be a member of the APAC Laboratories team, conducting research in Heritage Science, primarily in non-invasive and non-destructive art charaterisation, mentoring early-stage researchers, and graduate students, and will be engaged in relevant EU-funded projects, such as ECHOES and E-RIHS IP. The successful candidate will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and pluri-cultural context and in collaboration with major European research institutes.  

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

The initial period of the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyze data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to educational and dissemination activities (such as focused lectures, public seminars or targeted talks), promoting education and external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in Heritage Science, primarily in the domain of hyper-spectral imaging for materials characterization, preventive conservation and diagnostics, using non-destructive and non-invasive methods.
• Attract competitive funding through externally funded projects and supervise their implementation.
• Participate in related externally funded projects and actively contribute to their deliverables.
• Publish in domain-related peer-review journals.
• Provide Art Characterization services at the APAC laboratories, develop workflows and protocols for the smooth operation of the APAC Labs.
• Contribute to the academic and professional training of related research technical support staff, research assistants, PhD and MSc students.
• Contribute to educational and outreach activities of the APAC Labs according to specific needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest research trends and technologies in Heritage Sciences (primarily inorganic investigations using non-invasive and non-destructive methods) and apply them to enhance our workflows and processes.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team devoted to the study, conservation and valorization of Cultural Heritage and works of art.
• Assist in estimating and planning projects, providing input on feasibility and timelines.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in a Heritage Science-related domain (physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, conservation sciences, material sciences, etc.).
2. Relevant experience in research or academia.
3. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
4. Participation in scientific conferences.
5. Minimum of two years of post-doctoral fellowship in a related domain.
6. Proven capability to publish in scientific journals.
7. Proven capability to deliver research outcomes at scientific events.
8. Proven capability to attract competitive grants.
9. Knowledge of how to operate various hyper-spectral imaging instrumentation.
10. Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab).
11. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment related to Cultural Heritage.
12. Experience in operating and maintaining hyper-imaging laboratory equipment and laboratory-related activities.
13. Experience in setting-up mobile instrumentation in various in-situ setting and conduct data acquisition campaigns.
14. Experience in processing multi-sensors data and apply various data processing methods.
15. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
16. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
17. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
18. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
19. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_PDF_24_09

Areed

Deadline for applications: 06/12/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for highly qualified and motivated individual(s) to join the Institute as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in emissions and atmospheric modelling in the Environmental Predictions Department (EPD) and Environmental Technologies Department (ETD) of CARE-C.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically, the successful candidate(s) are expected to work on project “NEEDED (https://www.needed-project.eu), which is funded by the Horizon Europe program. NEEDED is an innovative research project that gathers leading experts on local air pollution and aviation. The project aims to advance, advance emission inventories for current and future aircraft technologies, improving pollution dispersion models.

The successful candidate(s) must have a background in natural sciences, environment and/or atmospheric sciences, with experience in modelling tools of local and/or regional scale.  The Post-Doc(s) are expected to support current research at CyI on the emissions from specific sectoral activities, their spatiotemporal distribution and chemical processes over urban areas and possible impacts on human health. For this, it is expected to be able to perform impact assessment through numerical modelling and environmental exposure data analysis, and produce research output, including reports and scientific publications.  The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to contribute to research proposals and the acquisition of research funding in this field.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of 12 months, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs internationally competitive scientific research through emissions and air quality modelling.
• Contributes to data analyses and assessments at local and regional scales related to environmental scenarios.
• Initiates and sustains high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to their respective fields.
• Communicating the results and implications of research conducted at CyI at all levels, including the academic community, the public at large and decision makers
• Collaborating in an interdisciplinary and international research environment

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyse data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental sciences and/or technology or related field.
2. Research experience in environmental data analysis and modelling.
3. Strong expertise in atmospheric dispersion/composition modeling at various scales.
4. Relevant experience in research or academia.
5. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
6. Participation in scientific conferences.
7. Experience in postprocessing scripting and large data tools such as R, NCO, CDO, Python, Matlab or others.
8. Familiarity with the principles of emission and transportation processes in the atmospheric environment.
9. Interdisciplinary and internationally collaborative research orientation.
10. Understanding of physical and mathematical concepts.
11. Ability to work with complex computer modeling systems.
12. Willingness to travel and spend time in partner organizations.
13. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
14. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
15. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
16. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
17. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof George Biskos

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_19

Areed

Deadline for applications: 09/11/2024

Application process closed*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The CARE-C Centre of excellence of the CyI invites here applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) team (http://usrl.cyi.ac.cy) as a Software Developer.

USRL is operates various sizes of fixed and rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), a mobile Ground Control Station, and a fully equipped laboratories and workshops dedicated to the fabrication of Unmanned Systems and their Applications. The USRL team is seeking for an experienced Software Developer who will be responsible for the improvement of current UAS in terms of automation and user-interface friendliness as well as contributing to the development of new UAS for customized applications.

The successful candidate will be more specifically part of the Research and Development Team of the USRL under the supervision of CARE-C Director.

This position is supported by the EU H2020 project “EMME-CARE” (Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre; TEAMING Grant no. 856612), within which the Cyprus Institute established the “Centre of Excellence” in Climate and Atmosphere research for the EMME region (CARE-C) in cooperation with EU Advanced Partners (Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Germany; University of Helsinki in Finland; and CEA in France).

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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Design and development of software related to UAS.
• Programming of UAS hardware such as flight controllers, data acquisition systems, telecommunication systems.
• Understanding existing code, providing improvements/extending functionality of flight controllers and related hardware modules/applications.
• Code development for Interfacing payload and avionics (communication, data handling).
• Programming development for improving automation and safety of flights.
• Development of user-interfaces to support mission-specific capabilities.
• Rewriting prototype systems to more commercialized and user-friendly solutions.
• Contributing to the overall development of the UAS (Platform and Ground Control Station).
• Participation in scheduled Test Flights for the purpose of the development and optimization of the platforms and the avionic/navigation systems.
• Supporting troubleshooting and diagnosis of UAS components.
• Participates in field deployment (including research campaigns national or international) and demonstrations of UAS.
• Remains current on UAS software and associated technology and makes appropriate recommendations to the team leader.
• Ensures compliance with service guidance, Institute’s policy and procedures and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
2. 1-years relevant experience
3. C++, Java Programming Skills
4. Hardware programming and low-level interface
5. Experience in Arduino programming.
6. Experience with Raspberry Pi.
7. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
8. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UAV Flight operations
• To have a good understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
• Knowledge of Linux (UNIX) operating system.
• Basic understanding of analog and digital electronic circuits
• Experience in UAS
• Fixed-wing/ multicopter piloting skills

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prof Jean Sciare (j.sciare@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof Jean Sciare

Reference number: CARE-C_SD_24_16

Areed

Deadline for applications: 09/11/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Climate Data Analysis at the Climate Change Downscaling and Extremes (ClimEx) Research Group, part of CARE-C’s Environmental Predictions Department.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically the successful candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of climate processes and excellent analytical skills to contribute to CARE-C’s research activities. The chosen candidate will help advance our understanding of extreme events in the broader Euro-Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa region under a changing climate. This will involve studying the dynamic drivers and potential impacts of extreme events in the region through the analysis of state-of-the-art observations and climate predictions. The selected candidate will also contribute to the PREVENT (https://preventmed-climate.eu) and OptimESM (https://optimesm-he.eu/) Horizon Europe projects.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Analysis of climate data
• Contribution to scientific publications
• Contribution to project deliverables and participation in project meetings in Cyprus or abroad

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyse data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Meteorology, Climatology, or Atmospheric Sciences
2. Relevant experience in research or academia.
3. Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
4. Participation in scientific conferences.
5. Excellent understanding of weather/climate dynamics.
6. Experience in statistical methodologies for climate data analysis.
7. Experience in working with climate model output (NetCDF files and other common formats).
8. Strong analytical and programming skills in R or Python.
9. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
11. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of Mediterranean climate conditions (e.g., synoptic and dynamic drivers).
• Skills in visualizing climate data.
• Experience working on an HPC environment.
• Experience in dealing with project timelines and deliverables
• Knowledge of the Greek language, both verbal and writing.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr George Zittis (g.zittis@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr George Zittis             

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_18

Areed

Deadline for applications: 07/11/2024

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Impacts and Policy Department (IPD) of CARE-C. The selected candidate will join a research team that aims to support early warning systems against vector-borne diseases using climate-sensitive population dynamics and disease transmission modelling.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically the successful candidate will engage in the Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Disease Risk Assessment (VEClim) project, which aims to develop a web-based geographic information and decision support platform to inform the public and enable the design of efficient, cost-effective, and ecologically sound and sustainable vector control measures to prevent future outbreaks and spreading of vector-borne infectious diseases.

The successful candidate is expected to support current research at the CyI on climate sensitive vector-borne disease risk modelling and digital technology development to enable the public, decision makers, and researchers access the assessment of climate change impacts. For this, the ability to collaboratively develop client-server applications, to perform impact assessment through numerical modelling, and to produce high-quality research output are essential.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

1. Contributing to the development of the VEClim Platform (https://veclim.com) , climate-sensitive vector population and disease transmission model repository, and the environmental variables and vector surveillance databases.

2. Performing internationally competitive scientific research through climate-sensitive vector dynamics and vector-borne disease transmission modelling.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyse data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Epidemiology, or a relevant subject
• Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
• Participation in scientific conferences.
• Research experience in public health data analysis or epidemiological modelling.
• Experience in scientific scripting and programming languages, such as R, Python, Julia, or C/C++.
• Good command of the Linux operating system.
• Understanding of biological and ecological, as well as mathematical concepts.
• Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working in HPC environments.
• Experience in software development (e.g., desktop or mobile applications, front- or back-end development).
• Experience in working with complex computer modelling systems.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Kamil Erguler (k.erguler@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Kamil Erguler

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_15

Areed

Deadline for applications: 14/10/2024

Application process closed*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as Web Developer in the STARC. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our development team to implement responsive and scalable web applications, primarily related to the development of knowledge repositories, implementation of ontologies, semantic structures and knowledge graphs, associated with the development of a European Cloud for Cultural Heritage. The successful candidate will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and pluri-cultural context and in collaboration with major European research institutes.  

The initial period of the appointment will be for 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Develop and implement high-quality front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive web pages.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed
• and scalability.
• Create and maintain reusable code libraries and frameworks to streamline development
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of web applications to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and stakeholders to integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development and apply them to enhance our applications.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including designers, developers, academics, archaeologists, and more.
• Assist in estimating and planning projects, providing input on feasibility and timelines.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
2. Familiarity with back-end technologies, such as Django.
3. Experience with RESTful APIs.
4. Experience with SQL and NoSQL
5. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
6. Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
7. Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
8. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Web Developer or a similar role.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering and SEO best practices.
• Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and mobile-first development.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and experience in implementing accessible web interfaces.

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Sorin Hermon (s.hermon@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_SD_24_08

Areed

Deadline for applications: 13/10/2024

Application process closed*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Assistant in Sample Preparation in the STARC. The successful candidate will support archaeological sample preparation for chemical, mineralogical, and microstructural analyses, with emphasis on the preparation of ceramic samples into polished blocks and thin sections, and routine analysis and sample documentation using instrumental analysis methods (OM, SEM-EDS, hhXRF).

The Assistant will be supporting laboratory and research staff with the primary goal of efficient lab procedures and producing consistent results, both from sample preparation and from instrumental analysis. The successful candidate will need to be thorough when carrying out their duties, successfully maintain records of laboratory processes and equipment, and generate reliable reports. On-the-job training will be provided at the beginning of employment.

This is for a part-time appointment (50%) and the initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 8 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Collecting, receiving, labelling, documenting and registering samples or substances;
2. Sample preparation, with emphasis on ceramic thin sections and metal, slags, ceramics, and glass polished blocks;
3. Supporting research activities, including museum and fieldwork, sample analysis and documentation by OM, SEM-EDS and hhXRF, and data collection;
4. Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and/or electronic);
5. Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory;
6. Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books;
7. Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining laboratory equipment;
8. Providing other technical support, when necessary

Required Qualifications

• A Βachelor’s degree in any field, with a degree in Archaeology, Geology, Material Sciences, or cognate subjects as an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
• Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Archaeology, Geology, Material Sciences, or cognate subjects will be considered a competitive advantage;
• Prior familiarity with lab processes will be considered as a competitive advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prof Thilo Rehren (th.rehren@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof Thilo Rehren

Reference number: STARC_LA_24_05

Areed

Deadline for applications: 17/10/2024

Application process closed*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Institute Affairs Officer in the Institute Affairs Directorate. The successful candidate will have a supporting role for the day-to-day execution of activities of the Directorate and will need to be able to work independently to complete tasks.

The Institute Affairs Officer will be engaged in one or more of the following functions:

-             International and National Relations

-             Internal Communications

-             Policy

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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Responsible to execute departmental administrative daily activities including the following:
  • Maintenance and update of records
  • Preparation and carrying out correspondence
  • Handling documentation
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the position
• Coordinates events organized by the Institute Affairs directorate, in close collaboration with all departments of the Institute
• Drafts correspondence for the communication with external parties such as ministries and foreign missions
• Supports the implementation of collaboration agreements and of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
• Maintains and updates the National and International Relations Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
• Maintains and updates the CyI policies website as well as its archives
• Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Psychology, Behavioral Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration or any other relevant field
2. At least 1 year of relevant experience will be considered an advantage
3. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment
5. Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of French will be considered an advantage
• Master’s degree Political Sciences, International Relations, Psychology, Behavioral Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration in or any other relevant field and/or equivalent professional certificates, will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Ms Eleni Sophocleous (e.sophocleous@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Eleni Sophocleous

Reference number: CYI_IAO_24_13

Areed

Deadline for applications: 31/08/2024

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Supercomputing System Engineer in the HPC Research Facility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance their career in the field of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. This role is central to managing our advanced HPC systems, including data storage and processing networks.

The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the Institute’s technological capabilities, by contributing to user support, resource allocation, hardware procurement, and technology evaluation. This position offers significant opportunities for self-directed learning and professional growth in a supportive environment.

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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• System Administration
• System design, deployment, and performance evaluation
• Systems Monitoring
• System tools development
• Contribution to user support
• Organization and implementation of user support services
• Involvement in resource allocation procedures
• Preparation of documentation material for HPC Facility users
• Coordination of procurement of hardware and software for the HPC Facility
• Contribution to the implementation of European funded projects
• Preparation of reports and deliverables

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or any other relevant field
2. 1-year relevant experience will be considered an advantage
3. Experience in Linux
4. Knowledge of Shell scripting
5. Knowledge of programming Languages such as Python and JavaScript
6. Good knowledge of Computer Architecture
7. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
8. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered an advantage.
• Networking certifications
• Linux certifications
• Cloud/DevOps certifications
• Network Security-related certifications

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact George Tsouloupas (g.tsouloupas@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: George Tsouloupas

Reference number: HPC_SE_24_01

Areed

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Geospatial Analysis and Land & Water Management in the Water Department of EEWRC. 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.

In general, the successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publish novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research projects of the Water Department, with a special focus on the newly funded Horizon Europe TERRASAFE Project on "Terrestrial resilience and restoration strategies for (semi) arid and fragile ecosystems through a multi-actor approach". This project is a cooperation between research groups and innovators from Austria, Cyprus, England, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia. This project aims to develop an integrated approach for the mapping and analysis of land degradation status, drivers, impacts and responses. Data from field surveys, online spatial databases, remote sensing and modelling will be used to develop GIS Apps for the analysis of land management practices and climate scenarios for combatting desertification in pilot areas in Cyprus, Romania, Spain and Tunisia.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Project Related Responsibilities:

1. Review of integrated assessments and mapping of desertification status, impacts and responses
2. Collection and analysis of spatial data and remote sensing images for desertification assessments
3. Development of online GIS applications for desertification analysis (e.g., Google Earth Engine)
4. Land degradation field surveys
5. Soil, water and plant sampling and analysis

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collect and analyze data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Write research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Present results at conferences and meetings and contribute to journal publications.
• Contribute to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contribute to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contribute to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Provide independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD degree in Physical Geography, Environmental, Ecological or Earth Sciences/ Engineering or any other related field
2. Proven experience in geospatial analysis
3. Programming skills, e.g., Python, Javascript, C, R
4. Experience with soil and land management field and laboratory research
5. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
6. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
8. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
10. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analysis of Remote Sensing images
• Experience with land degradation field surveys
• Experience with soil, water and plant sampling and analysis
• Experience in working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Greek language will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_24_05

Areed

Deadline for applications: 09/08/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Technical Research Specialist in Field Research and Geospatial Analysis of Land and Water Management in the Water Department of EEWRC.

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 research projects of the Water Department, with a special focus on the newly funded Horizon Europe TERRASAFE Project on "Terrestrial resilience and restoration strategies for (semi) arid and fragile ecosystems through a multi-actor approach". This project is a cooperation between research groups and innovators from Austria, Cyprus, England, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia. This project aims to develop an integrated approach for the mapping and analysis of land degradation status, drivers, impacts and responses. The successful candidate along with the team will work with stakeholders in Cyprus to map land degradation, test soil and water management innovations and support the development of a GIS App.

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. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Sampling and analysis of soil, water and plant processes in the field and in the lab
2. Maintenance of hydro-meteorological field sensors and data loggers and processing of large data sets

3. GIS mapping and analysis of spatial data and remote sensing images for land management assessments

Required Qualifications

1. BSc degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Earth or Geographical Sciences/Engineering or any other related field
2. Experience in GIS analysis
3. Experience in soil, plant, and water management field work
4. Experience in soil, plant, and water laboratory analysis
5. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
6. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree in Environmental, Agricultural, Earth or Geographical Sciences/Engineering or any other related field
• Programming experience, e.g., Python, Javascript
• Experience with analysis of Remote Sensing images
• Experience in working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Greek language will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of three (3) 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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_TRS_24_06

Areed

Closing Date: 16/05/2024

The Cyprus lnstitute (Cyl) is a non-profit science and technology educational and research institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of Cyl falls within the following four research centers: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC); the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC); the Energy, Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC); and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C). Considerable cross-center interaction is a characteristic feature of the lnstitute's culture.

Amongst other research areas, CaSToRC pursues research in Quantum Computing, an emergent new computing methodology that is pursued by computational centres worldwide offering completely new avenues in computing. Quantum Computing will add a new component to computing in general and even to High-Performance Computing, with the potential to solve problems that are classically very hard or even impossible to address or lead to more efficient solutions than otherwise possible with current classical algorithms. This will be of benefit to all research fields in computational science, including research in fundamental science, such as models in high energy and condensed matter physics, but also in pharmaceutical and health care and life science research e.g. drug design. In addition, quantum computing is being applied for optimization problems including e.g. bus routing or energy networks, large-scale machine learning, and cybersecurity aligning with the missions of the Institute within the context of the Resilience Plan of the government.

CyI invites applications for highly motivated and qualified researchers ideally with a background in quantum computing to join the Institute at the position of Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Quantum Computing at CaSToRC. The successful candidates will contribute to the research activities of the recently EU-funded ERA Chair QUEST (QUantum computing for Excellence in Science and Technology) project. QUEST (https://quest.cyi.ac.cy/) aims to create a research group in Quantum Computing under the leadership of the ERA chairholder, Prof Karl Jansen which will allow Cyprus to take advantage of opportunities in Quantum Computing at the European level, such as by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the quantum technologies flagship program, which is presently not being fully exploited.

The appointment will be on a full-time basis for a period of 3 years. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, according to the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Quantum computing algorithms, in particular in variational quantum algorithms and/or quantum machine learning
2. Quantum computing for models in high energy and condensed matter physics
3. Benchmarking of quantum computing hardware
4. Application to optimization problems
5. Research background in basic science fields, preferably in Quantum information, Physics, computer science or Mathematics

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Quantum Information, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or any relevant subject (The candidate must hold a PhD degree from a recognized higher education institution before the deadline of the opening. Candidates who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be considered eligible to apply provided that they can document their successful defense of the thesis)
2. Strong academic record
3. Presentations at international meetings and conferences
4. Demonstrated publication record
5. Experience in quantum computing
6. Good knowledge of quantum computing algorithms, simulations and devices
7. Any relevant experience following the PhD degree completion will be considered as an advantage
8. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
9. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages, such as C, C++, Julia or Python
• Knowledge of Qiskit, Pennylane or similar programming languages

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Stella Manoli (s.manoli@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 position is filled. 

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Stella Manoli

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_08

Areed

Closing Date: 31/08/2024

Application process open

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, among which, the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), a 100-research staff Center of Excellence established by the European Commission and the Cyprus Government to address Air Pollution and Climate Change issues in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region.

The Impacts and Policy Department (IPD) of CARE-C, under the EMME-CARE and AVENGERS project will provide essential insights into key processes of the Earth System, consisting of the:

• Assessment of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from anthropogenic activities over Cyprus and the EMME region,
• Investigation of the radiation forcing of natural aerosols (mineral dust) and its relevance for GHG climate forcing,
• Assessment of CH4 spatial-temporal distribution emission anomalies over EMME.

The CyI invites applications for highly motivated and qualified individual to join the IPD of CARE-C as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The successful candidate will contribute to the research objectives of the IPD, within the framework of national and/or international research projects with a focus on Methane emissions over the EMME region; atmospheric measurements of greenhouse gas concentrations, 3-D chemistry transport models, emission inventories, and statistical analysis tools, and GHG mapping and policy-oriented applications.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop in an international research environment and work in collaboration with linked academic institutions in the EMME region with long-term career prospect at the Cyprus Institute.

The Post-doctoral fellow will be based at the Cyprus Institute and work under the direct supervision of CyI and CEA-LSCE professors and will have to spend a part of his/her working contract at LSCE (Gif/Yvette, France) to be trained.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Collection and processing of observational satellite and ground based data relevant to methane and other GHG over EMME
2. Application of inversion model CIF CHIMERE with a regional domain covering the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle east region
3. Development and validation of GHG emission inventories from global to regional/urban scales with ground and remote sensing data
4. Presentation of results in conferences and meetings and participation in journal publications
5. Contribution to research proposal preparation, project (scientific) reporting & project management
6. Supervision and guidance of Research Assistants and Students

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Natural or Mathematical Sciences and/or Environmental Science or Engineering or related field
2. Publications in peer-review scientific journals
3. Publications in peer-review conference proceedings
4. Presentations in scientific conferences
5. 3 years relevant experience (including PhD research)
6. Understanding of physical and mathematical concepts
7. Ability to work with complex computer modeling codes
8. Willingness to travel and spend time in Partner organizations
9. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and in writing.
10. Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently or in a group.
11. Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural, multinational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processing of observational data (ground, remote sensing, lidar, satellite)
• Experience of running atmospheric composition models for GHGs / pollutants
• Understanding of transport, emissions, and chemical processes impacting atmospheric composition

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Jonilda Kushta (j.kushta@cyi.ac.cy) and Prof Philippe Ciais (p.ciais@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 position is filled. 

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Dr Jonilda Kushta (j.kushta@cyi.ac.cy) and Prof Philippe Ciais (p.ciais@cyi.ac.cy)

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_06

Areed

Closing Date: 31/05/2024

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) invites applications for new a faculty member at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with Specialization in Computation-based Science and Technology. The successful candidate is intended to enhance the competencies of the Institute in the area of computational modelling and large-scale simulations of physical systems. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in simulations across scales and in combining physics-based and machine learning methodologies, with applications to scientific and engineering areas, and with experience in the utilization of advanced computing technologies.  Other areas of competence will be considered in addition in case of demonstrated excellence. The selected applicant will implement and advance the research agenda of the Institute and CaSToRC 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 tenured or tenure-track position and an attractive salary and benefits package depending on the level of experience.

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

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

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 the area of computational modeling and large-scale simulations of physical systems by utilizing advanced computational methodologies across scales, modern statistical (e.g. Bayesian) approaches, and machine learning techniques.
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 their 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.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral Degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer or Computational Science, and Life Science or any other relevant field.
2. Proven research record of international standing.
3. Teaching and post-graduate training record appropriate for the rank they are applying.
4. A minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent in relevant fields of research is required for the rank of Assistant Professor.
5. For the rank of Associate Professor international norms typical for Research Universities apply with a minimum requirement of five years, of relevant experience.
6. Experience mentoring and teaching graduate students depending on the rank they are applying for (a strict requirement for the Associate Professor rank).
7. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing.
8. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment.
10. Excellent management skills

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications, vision statement and a list of five (5) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Ms Christiana Melodias (head.hr@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 position is filled. 

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Ms Christiana Melodias

Reference number: CYI_FP_24_05