Areed

Deadline for applications: 23/08/2024

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 an Associate Research Scientist, and pursue Research & Development (R&D) in the areas of High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Combinatorial Scientific Computing. Focus will be placed on applications of these technologies in bioinformatics, medical imaging, or health data analytics. The successful candidate will join the research engineering team of the EuroCC2 project, and will be leading support projects with industry/academia/public sector, to support the EuroHPC National Competence Center (NCC) of Cyprus.

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.

About the EuroCC2 project

EuroCC2 is a pan-European project, involving over 30 countries, with the main objective of advancing the competencies of European communities in High-Performance Computing and High-Performance Data Analytics. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of the Cyprus Institute is the National Competence Centre for HPC, and as part of EuroCC2, aims to promote advanced technologies in Cyprus, with a focus on HPC, HPDA, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computational modeling/simulation. The main aims for EuroCC2 in Cyprus include strengthening these technical competencies of the island, advancing competitiveness in research and innovation, improving the effectiveness of government services and promoting innovation by engaging with industry. Particular effort is placed on maximizing the socioeconomic impact of advanced technologies through increased collaboration with academia, industry, the public sector, and other national projects.

Position Description

The EuroCC2 Associate Research Scientist will be working in support projects that mostly involve HPC, HPDA, ML and/or combinatorial scientific computing, in a wide range of applications (bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, etc). The main goal of these projects will be to enable academic, public and private organizations in Cyprus to develop their HPC, HPDA, applied data science, and computational modelling skills and to benefit from the growing potential of these technologies. The selected candidate will be working closely with CyI faculty, research staff, the research engineering team, as well as with external organizations towards achieving this goal. This position offers a unique opportunity for exciting R&D using state-of-the-art HPC, applied data science, and ML/AI methods, and interacting with both researchers and users of these technologies. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively pursue funding opportunities, contribute in proposal preparation and be involved in scientific publications.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 16 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:

1. Participation and leading support projects with academia/industry/public sector.
2. Consultation services for industry/public sector.
3. Review and statistical analysis of data from various application domains.
4. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, product managers, backend engineers, data scientists.

5. Develop original methods in HPC, HPDA, large-scale ML, data-driven computational science and technology, big data analytics, data management systems.
6. Applications of advanced technologies in bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, etc.
7. Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

1. Involvement in training and user-support events.

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

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: HPC, HPDA, large-scale ML, applied data science, combinatorial scientific computing, big data analytics, data management systems.
• Previous experience in at least one of the following application areas: bioinformatics, medical imaging, health data analytics, computer vision, NLP, or other domain-specific problems in computational science and technology.
• Programming skills and experience with data analysis and/or machine learning frameworks such as R or PyTorch.
• Experience with processing large and noisy datasets.
• Prior Experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow.
• Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical users.
• A growing publication record with at least some publications in which the ARS is the first or corresponding author.
• A growing experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
• Growing mentoring capabilities.
• Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical methods.
• Experience in at least one cross-disciplinary application domain.

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 Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Prof Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_ARS_24_14

Areed

Deadline for applications: 25/08/2024

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

The successful candidate will manage the training, reporting, operational and financial aspects of the Doctoral Networks projects in close collaboration with the respective Associate Research Scientist for Doctoral Networks, and the PIs.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 2 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:

1. Execution of Doctoral Networks projects administration and coordination activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organizations.
2. Planning and implementation of Networking and community building activities with National and International stakeholders.

3. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Doctoral Networks projects and coordinate the activities of the consortia involved in the projects.
4. Organize the training activities and secondments of the respective PhD students, enrolled at different European universities.
5. Ensure that projects’ documentation is completed in accordance with the grant agreement and that the documentation is updated and properly archived.
6. Maintain a clear view of projects’ deliverables and timelines, ensuring coordination between partners and on-time delivery and prepare relevant reports (non-scientific).
7. Keeping track of the project's budget / expenditure and prepare financial reports.
8. Collaborate with colleagues in and outside the doctoral networks, including partners from the non-academic environment and the European Commission.
9. Responsible for the communication and dissemination of the specific projects, including the projects’ website and social media.
10. Organize and participate in research and training events, and travel in connection with projects’ meetings and training sessions.
11. Maintain a very good understanding of rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines that apply to the Graduate School
12. Be responsible for identifying and attracting funding through competitive educational and training grants, search and promote funding opportunities, and assist in proposal preparation
13. Advises PhD students and staff concerning policies, procedures and practices accordingly relevant to the Graduate School
14. Liaise with staff across the Institute for various matters related to the Doctoral Network projects’ operations
15. Keep up-to-date of new recruitment strategy for students, participate in recruitment drives, help organizing promotional events and outreach activities
16. Participate in external events, either in Cyprus or abroad, for the promotion of the Doctoral Networks projects’ activities and as required for ensuring the smooth operation of the projects.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in any scientific field
• Experience in managing EU and/or national-funded research projects.
• Excellent knowledge of office IT.
• Experience in presenting to medium and large audiences.
• 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
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Enthusiasm, dynamism and capacity for teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in writing and/or supporting researchers in writing research proposals.
• PhD degree and additional work experience will be considered a competitive advantage.
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution.
• Experience on finance management, IPR concerns, and ethics issues is valued
• Experience in the coordination of diverse stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, non-profit organizations, universities, small and medium-sized businesses.
• Knowledge of the H2020 environment

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 Chrysanthia Leontiou (c.leontiou@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 Chrysanthia Leontiou

Reference number: GS_SPODN_24_01

Areed

Deadline for applications: 26/07/2024

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 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 in 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 of 2 years 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 tumour 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

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer / Computational Engineering, Physical Sciences or in a relevant field.
• Relevant publications in scientific journals or peer-reviewed conferences.
• Participation in scientific conferences.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks (eg. PyTorch)
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, commonly used in scientific computing and machine learning.
• 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.

• 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

• HPC experience
• 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_13

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

Deadline for applications: 26/07/2024

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 an Associate Research Scientist in the Environmental Predictions Department of CARE-C.

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, the selected candidate will further develop the Institute’s research on climate downscaling methods and applications for improved climate projections at higher spatial precision from the regional to the local scale. The research will primarily consist of applying a regional climate model to support the MENA-CORDEX downscaling as well as contribution to the URBan environments and Regional Climate Change (URB-RCC) program. This research will also contribute to the OptimESM Horizon Europe project (“Optimal High Resolution Earth System Models for Exploring Future Climate Change”).

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.

Position Related Responsibilities:

1. Climate model dynamical downscaling.

2. Application of advanced land surface schemes and urban parameterizations for regional and local climate change studies

General Responsibilities of associate research scientists:

• 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.
• 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. PhD in Atmospheric & Climate Modelling
2. Previous experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow
3. Experience in designing and carrying out dynamical downscaling experiments; analysing and interpreting results in the context of regional and local climate change.
4. Experience in using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model.
5. Experience in working with climate model output (NetCDF files and other common formats).
6. Strong analytical and programming skills in R or Python.
7. Growing publication record with at least some publications as the first or corresponding author.
8. Experience contributing to sponsored research projects.
9. Growing mentoring capabilities.
10. Independent initiative in conjunction with effective teamwork.
11. Proficiency in English.
12. Excellent communication skills.
13. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in applying advanced land surface schemes and urban parameterizations for climate downscaling
• 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 Panos Hadjinicolaou (p.hadjinicolaou@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 Panos Hadjinicolaou

Reference number: CARE-C_ARS_24_10

Areed

Deadline for applications: 23/08/2024

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 Maintenance Technician in the Facilities and Infrastructure Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general day-to-day handyworks, maintenance works, repairs and landscaping tasks and support with relevant administrative duties at the Institute Campuses. The Maintenance Technician will be expected to carry out tasks with the highest quality and with full adherence to health and safety standards.

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. Be responsible and handle routine inspections, repairs and maintenance tasks for CyI Campuses.
2. Repair minor mechanical and plumbing issues.
3. Identifying, documenting, and reporting maintenance and repair works.
4. Set up of office equipment, including setting up venues for events.
5. Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance when necessary and supervise their work.
6. Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly and efficiently.
7. Technical support with any new installations as required.
8. Participate in safety trainings and drills.
9. Occasional landscaping and wall/equipment painting activities
10. Performing other related duties and activities as assigned by the line manager(s).

Required Qualifications

• School Certificate
• Good physical condition to be able to meet the requirements of the position
• Skilled in the use of common hand-tools
• Experience with a variety of maintenance tasks
• Strong time management, organizational, problem-solving skills, with the ability to be flexible and adaptable, and to change priorities and direction as needed
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Eye for detail
• Excellent understanding and good knowledge of relevant quality and health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
• Excellent command of the Greek Language
• Good command of the English Language
• 1-year relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School certificate, will be considered and 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_MT_24_08

Areed

Deadline for applications: 28/07/2024

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 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 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the area of climate change, air pollution and health impacts in the Environmental Predictions Department of CARE-C. The successful candidate is expected to work on project “ACCREU – Assessing Climate Change Risk in Europe” (www.accreu.eu), which is funded by the Horizon Europe program. ACCREU is an innovative research project that gathers leading experts on climate change sciences from 14 European research institutions. The project aims to advance knowledge regarding climate change risk and adaptation that can be used directly by stakeholder communities.

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 must have a background in natural sciences, environment and/or climate change, with understanding of relevant risks and impacts on human health.  The successful candidate is expected to support current research at CyI on the health consequences associated with air quality and climate scenarios. 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 will have the opportunity to contribute to research proposals and the acquisition of research funding in this field.

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. Performs internationally competitive scientific research through air quality and climate modelling.
2. Contributes to data analyses and health impact assessments at the European and global scales related to environmental and climate policies and scenarios.
3. Initiates and sustains high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to their respective fields.
4. Communicating the results and implications of research conducted at CyI at all levels, including the academic community, the public at large and decision makers

5. Collaborating in an interdisciplinary and international research environment

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 Environmental Sciences or Climate Change, Air Quality,  Public Health or any other related field.

1. Research experience in environmental or public health data analysis and modelling.

3. Strong expertise in atmospheric composition modeling.
4. Experience in postprocessing scripting and large data tools such as R, NCO, CDO or Python.
5. Familiarity with regional and global emission inventories processing.
6. Interdisciplinary and internationally collaborative research orientation.
7. Understanding of physical and mathematical concepts
8. Ability to work with complex computer modeling systems
9. Willingness to travel and spend time in Partner organizations

1. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
2. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
4. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

15. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of air pollution-premature mortality exposure and risk functions concepts
• Knowledge of emission reduction targets and relevant measures

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). 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 Jonilda Kushta

Reference number: CARE-C_PDF_24_08

Areed

Deadline for applications: 01/08/2024

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 Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) group of EEWRC as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The candidate will contribute to the research activities of the ARES’ group in general, and, more specific, to the objectives of the EC’s funded ‘’SolarX-HopOn’’ project.  The project will deal with the design, development and testing of an innovative, and patented by CYI “reflector field characterization system” for use in Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology. The innovative system will be tested and demonstrated at CYI's PROTEAS state-of-the-art experimental facility.

In general, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be 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 carry out research on advancing the state-of-the-art of CST technologies, with emphasis on the modelling, design and optimization of novel CST components and devices.

The successful candidate will be based at CYI’s headquarters in Nicosia, with frequent travels (with CYI provided car and according to the needs of the project) to the PROTEAS experimental facility at Pentakomo, Limassol.

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period 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.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

1. Design, optimization, development and testing of novel CST components/devices, focusing on advancing the state-of-the-art of reflector field characterization systems. 
2. Participating in the experimental field testing
3. Processing and analyzing results of the experimental testing
4. Multiphysics modelling and simulation of CST components/devices
5. Collaborating and liaising effectively with the project partners
6. Engaging with European and international industry and research / academia relevant to the project’s scope

7. Contributing to the on-going activities and in advancing the research lines of the ARES group, emphasizing on the research agenda of the PROTEAS facility

General Post-Doctoral Fellow Responsibilities:

• Conducting research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collecting and analyzing data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Writing research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Presenting results at conferences and meetings and contributing to journal publications.
• Contributing to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contributing to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contributing 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.
• Providing independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/electronics engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering, or Software Engineering, or Energy Engineering, or Physical Sciences, or relevant field
2. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
3. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
4. Background or good understanding of the concepts of Concentrated Solar Thermal technology
5. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering systems design optimization
• Knowledge on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) technology
• Experience on engineering design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Experience on rapid prototyping through 3D printing
• Experience on Blender computer software
• Programming skills (preferably in C++ and/or Python and/or Matlab)

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 Kypros Milidonis (k.milidonis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Kypros Milidonis

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_24_04

Areed

Deadline for applications: 17/07/2024

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 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 Engineer in the areas of High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA) or large-scale Data Science (DS). The successful candidate will join the research engineering team of the EuroCC2 project, and will be working on projects with industry/academia/public sector, to support the EuroHPC National Competence Center (NCC) of Cyprus.

About the EuroCC2 project

EuroCC2 is a pan-European project, involving over 30 countries, with the main objective of advancing the competencies of European communities in High-Performance Computing and High-Performance Data Analytics. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of the Cyprus Institute is the National Competence Centre for HPC, and as part of EuroCC2, aims to promote advanced technologies in Cyprus, with a focus on HPC, HPDA, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computational modeling/simulation. The main aims for EuroCC2 in Cyprus include strengthening these technical competencies of the island, advancing competitiveness in research and innovation, improving the effectiveness of government services and promoting innovation by engaging with industry. Particular effort is placed on maximizing the socioeconomic impact of advanced technologies through increased collaboration with academia, industry, the public sector, and other national projects.

Position Description

The EuroCC2 Research Engineer will be working on support projects that mostly involve HPC, HPDA and large-scale Machine Learning. The main goal of these projects will be to enable academic, public and private organizations in Cyprus to develop their HPC, HPDA, applied data science, and computational modelling skills and to benefit from the growing potential of these technologies. The selected candidate will be working closely with CyI Faculty, Research staff, the Engineering team, as well as with external organizations towards achieving this goal. This position offers a unique opportunity for use of state-of-the-art HPC, “Big Data”, and DS/ML methods, and interacting with both researchers and users of these technologies.

The appointment is for a period of 17 months, 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.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Participation in support projects with academia/industry/public sector.
2. Provision of consultation services to academic groups, public organizations and the private sector on new computing architectures, programing models, and computational methods.

3. Use of novel methods in any of the following: HPC, HPDA, large-scale ML, data-driven computational science and technology, big data analytics, data management systems.

1. Optimization and adaption of existing software to benefit from HPC, “Big Data”, and/or DS/ML.
2. Collection and statistical analysis of data from various application domains.
3. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, product managers, backend engineers, data scientists.

7. Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

1. Involvement in training and user-support events.

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field
• Some evidence of independent work (i.e., not a course project), in the form of an undergraduate project, in at least one of the following areas is required: HPC, HPDA, Large Scale Data Science, Big Data.
• Understanding of fundamental concepts in HPC, HPDA, Large Scale Data Science.
• Proficient programming skills (preferably in Python) and some experience with at least one of the following: a) parallel programming, b) data analytics, c) deep learning frameworks.
• Understanding and application of good software engineering practices.
• Experience in using libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn and PyTorch/TensorFlow.
• Experience with processing large and noisy datasets.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA).
• Experience with git repository.
• Experience with Linux-based systems.
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution.
• Previous experience in writing technical reports.

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 Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Prof Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_RSE_24_12

Areed

Deadline for applications: 28/07/2024

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 motivated and qualified individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Fellow who will be integrated in the Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC. The candidate will pursue research in the context of the nationally (RIF) funded project ASPERIUM, focusing on the development and application as well of computational methods and simulations for materials with energy applications.

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

The position can be either full-time or part-time depending on the successful candidate’s availability. The initial appointment will be for a fixed-term period depending on successful candidate’s availability. 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 Specific Responsibilities:

1. Developing ab-initio and/or atomistic simulation methodologies for complex nanostructured materials.
2. Developing algorithms and codes for simulations/data analytics in engineering applications.
3. Performing large-scale computations in computational engineering.

General Responsibilities:

• Conducting research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collecting and analyzing data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Writing research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Presenting results at conferences and meetings and contributing to journal publications.
• Contributing to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contributing to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contributing 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.
• Providing independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

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

• Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.

• Previous experience in molecular simulations for complex molecular systems.
• Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: multi-scale modelling, molecular dynamics, statistical methods, data analytics, and stochastic (Monte Carlo) methods.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics and data analytics methods.
• Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran90, and Python.
• An understanding of High-Performance Computing (OpenMP, OpenAcc, MPI, CUDA).
• Strong scientific and technical writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• 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_PDF_24_07

Areed

Deadline for applications: 07/07/2024

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 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:

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

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, 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. 1-year relevant experience
6. Experience as a Web Developer or a similar role.
7. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
8. Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
9. Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
10. Knowledge of server-side rendering and SEO best practices.
11. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
12. Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and mobile-first development.
13. Understanding of accessibility standards and experience in implementing accessible web interfaces.
14. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), package managers (e.g., npm, Yarn), and
15. Continuous Integration Systems
16. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written
17. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
18. 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: Dr Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_SD_24_04

Areed

Deadline for applications: 31/07/2024

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 a Post-doctoral Fellow, to pursue Research & Development (R&D) in new methods and applications of Generative AI, with a special focus on education, training, re-skilling, and lifelong learning. The successful candidate will join the research engineering team of the EuroCC2 project to support the EuroHPC National Competence Center (NCC) of Cyprus, and will also offer trainings in the field of generative AI.

About the EuroCC2 project

EuroCC2 is a pan-European project, involving over 30 countries, with the main objective of advancing the competencies of European communities in High-Performance Computing and High-Performance Data Analytics. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of the Cyprus Institute is the National Competence Centre for HPC, and as part of EuroCC2, aims to promote advanced technologies in Cyprus, with a focus on HPC, HPDA, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computational modeling/simulation. The main aims for EuroCC2 in Cyprus include strengthening these technical competencies of the island, advancing competitiveness in research and innovation, improving the effectiveness of government services and promoting innovation by engaging with industry. Particular effort is placed on maximizing the socioeconomic impact of advanced technologies through increased collaboration with academia, industry, the public sector, and other national projects.

Position Description

The EuroCC2 Post-doctoral Fellow will be working in support projects that mostly involve Generative AI. The selected candidate will also create and refine educational material for trainings in Generative AI and its applications in education, professional training, lifelong learning, re-skilling and other related topics, and will be delivering trainings to a variety of target audiences. The selected candidate will be working closely with CyI Faculty, Research staff, the Engineering team, as well as with external organizations towards achieving this goal. This position offers a unique opportunity for exciting R&D using state-of-the-art HPC, applied data science methods, big data analytics and data management systems and for interacting with both researchers and users of these technologies.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 17 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending on 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. Participation in projects with academia/industry/public sector.
2. Collection and statistical analysis of data from various application domains.
3. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, product managers, backend engineers, data scientists.

4. Research and Development of novel methods in any of the following: large-scale ML, data-driven computational science and technology, generative AI.
5. Design and delivery of trainings in the fields of Generative AI.
6. Contribution to project reports and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field.
2. Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: large-scale ML, generative AI and applications in education, professional training, lifelong learning, re-skilling and other related topics, applied data science, computational science and technology.
3. At least three publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences in that research area(s).
4. Proven ability to teach/train and present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
5. Strong programming skills and experience with data analysis and/or machine learning frameworks such as R or PyTorch.
6. Experience with processing large and noisy datasets.
7. 3-years of experience (including PhD research)
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

• Experience in the design and development of educational material.
• Proficiency in using various presentation tools.

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 Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Prof Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_11

Areed

Deadline for applications: 30/06/2024

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 (CyI) invites applications for a highly motivated professional to join the Institute at the position of Scientific Coordinator. The Scientific Coordinator will be a member of the Research Management Support (RIMS) Office of Institute. RIMS is the Institute’s central structure providing CyI researchers with research management and administration pre-award (at the proposal preparation phase) and post-award (at the grant negotiation and management phase) support. The RIMS Office liaises and acts as the CyI contact point with Funders and other national and international authorities, promotes cross-centre collaboration and leads institutional bids for funding and selected resulting contracts. Finally, RIMS develops and maintains the CyI policies and tools needed to ensure efficient and uniformity in research management and administration activities throughout the CyI and is responsible for reviewing the compliance of all prospective research grants and collaboration agreements with CyI policies and regulations.

The successful candidate will mainly support the pre-award activities of the institute, including but not limited to the identification of appropriate funding schemes and the preparation and submission of research proposals. Initial placement is foreseen at the EEWRC Centre.

The selected candidate will report to the Director of Research and Technical Support and the Director of EEWRC, and will work closely with all personnel of the RIMS office, CyI researchers and Faculty as well as external collaborators. The position requires proven experience in the preparation and submission of research proposals at the European Commission, the Research and Innovation Foundation or other funding bodies.    

The appointment will be on a full-time basis, initially for a duration of 2 years, with the potential of renewal depending on performance and availability of funds. The remuneration of the position will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Provides services to the management and the researchers of the allocated Centre for the development of research collaborations, participation in research and innovation funding programs, and other activities promoting the Centre’s and the Institute’s development agendas.
2. Identifies and promotes funding opportunities,
3. Supports the development and writing of research and innovation proposals,
4. Provides training, personalised assistance and advice to researchers concerning funding programs,
5. Oversees research and innovation projects (various funding sources including EU, Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF)),
6. Executes project management, coordination and administration activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, and communication with funding organisations,
7. Executes horizontal grant activities as decided by the Centre Director, such as innovation and dissemination activities.
8. Ensures compliance of proposals and grants with CyI and Funders’ policies and rules,
9. Develops relationships and liaises with Funding authorities,
10. Contributes to the strategic planning of the Centre,
11. Monitors the administrative and financial implementation of the Centre’s funded grants and ensures, in collaboration with the Centre Director and the Head of ReMS, and actively supports and promotes the efficient use of the Centre core and Soft funding,
12. Supports the Centre Director with the governance and management of the Centre
13. Co-supervises, with the Head of ReMS, the work of post-award Officers managing projects under their Centre,

14. Contributes to the development of policies, methodologies and tools relevant to their expertise at the Institute level

Required Qualifications

1. A Master’s degree in any scientific field
2. 5 years relevant experience
3. Previous experience of writing and/or supporting researchers in writing research proposals
4. Experience in managing EU and/or national-funded research projects
5. Excellent knowledge of oral and written Greek and English
6. Excellent knowledge of office IT
7. Experience in presenting to medium and large audiences
8. High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates combining a PhD degree with additional work experience will have a competitive advantage.
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution.
• Previous engagement in natural sciences and/or engineering research activities.
• Previous experience in the coordination of diverse stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, non-profit organizations, universities, small and medium-sized businesses.

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 Michael Papadopoulos (m.papadopoulos@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: Michael Papadopoulos

Reference number: CYI_SC_24_10

Areed

Deadline for applications: 15/05/2024

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 motivated and qualified individual to join the Institute as a Post-Doctoral Fellow who will be integrated in the Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC. The candidate will pursue research in the context of nationally (RIF) funded project Agrecomposites, focusing on the development of a suite of computational approaches to be used as a decision-support tool for the in-silico design for optimal mechanical performance of polymer nanocomposite materials with bio-origin nanofillers.  The methodology will address challenges arising from the inherent stochastic nature of material properties of both the recycle stream and the biochar inclusion as well as the inherently enormous range of spatiotemporal scales (viscoelastic behavior of the constituents).

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period of 1 year. 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. Predictive model based on multi-scale computational modelling of complex nanostructured materials for the mechanical performance of nanofiber mesh layer.
2. Developing algorithms and codes for simulations/data analytics in engineering applications.
3. Performing large-scale computations in computational engineering.

4. Writing proposals for accessing computational resources.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines.
2. Previous experience in molecular simulations for complex molecular systems.
3. Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: multi-scale modelling, molecular dynamics, statistical methods, data analytics, and stochastic (Monte Carlo) methods.
4. Relevant publication record.
5. Participation in international scientific conferences
6. Excellent knowledge of statistics and data analytics methods.
7. Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran90, and Python.
8. An understanding of High Performance Computing (OpenMP, OpenAcc, MPI, CUDA).
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
10. High-level communication and strong scientific and technical writing skills;
11. Proficiency in oral and written English
12. 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 Dr Hilal Reda (h.reda@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 Hilal Reda

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_09

Areed

Deadline for applications: 26/05/2024

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 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 Technical Research specialist in Techno-Economic Modelling for Energy and Climate Policy, with a joint appointment in STeDI-RC and EEWRC. The successful candidate is expected to work on project “ACCREU – Assessing Climate Change Risk in Europe” (www.accreu.eu), which is funded by the Horizon Europe program, and contribute to the implementation of ACCREU through the execution of planned project activities and the preparation of deliverables and other project technical reports under the guidance of the ACCREU Coordinator.

Candidates should have a background in natural sciences, engineering, or applied economics. The successful candidate is expected to support current research at CyI in the further development of the open-source energy systems model OSeMOSYS for EU countries and the simulation of different energy and climate policy scenarios.

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:

1. Collaborating closely with ACCREU Consortium Partners for the achievement of project deliverables and milestones, under the guidance of the CyI Coordinator.
2. Supporting the implementation of the ACCREU project through data analyses, model development, scenario simulations, and impact assessments in energy and climate policy to stay on top of the state of the art in the field.
3. Communicating project results at all levels, including the academic community, the public at large and decision makers.
4. Contributing to other general ACCREU project activities (e.g. technical reports, consortium meetings, outreach events)

5. Collaborating in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degrees in natural/environmental sciences or engineering or economics/business
2. Excellent knowledge of English language both verbally and in writing
3. Knowledge of mathematical methods for energy and/or economic modelling
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in a multicultural / multidisciplinary research environment
5. High level of organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience at international level
• Good knowledge of EU energy and climate policies
• Proven experience in the open-source energy modelling software OSEMOSYS or other energy modelling software
• Experience in applying economic modelling methods (e.g. input-output, macroeconometric or general equilibrium models)

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 Prof Theodoros Zachariadis (t.zachariadis@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 Theodoros Zachariadis

Reference number: STeDI_TRS_24_04

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: 16/05/2024

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit science and technology-oriented research and educational institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The Institute’s research agenda is pursued at its five research centers: the Energy Environment Water Research Center (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 highly qualified and motivated individuals to join the Institute as Associate Research Scientist at EEWRC. The successful candidates will carry out research as a member of the Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) Group within the European Horizon 2020 COLLECTiEF Project, the MSCA MuSIC Doctoral Network, and the Horizon Europe INITIATE Project.

The successful candidate should have a background in Science or Engineering and their research agenda is expected to focus on the development of intelligent tools (such as data driven and model-based solutions) for optimal management of energy systems in buildings enabled by interoperable monitoring and adaptive control algorithms, which consider energy use, occupant wellbeing and integration of renewable energy sources, for the decarbonisation of the building sector in alignment with European priorities towards the Green transition.

The successful candidate is also expected to be involved in the preparation of project proposals and in the dissemination of research outcomes through scientific and technical articles.

The period of the appointment will be for a duration of 30 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. Carry out research activities in high-performance and grid-interactive buildings and smart building technologies.
2. Develop, test, evaluate, and implement new adaptive control algorithms.
3. Develop experimental designs with monitoring and control capabilities of technical building systems and components.
4. Contribute to producing scientific publications.
5. Contribute to develop project deliverables and participation in project meetings.
6. Presentations in scientific conferences and participation in outreach events.

7. Contribution to proposal writing.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral Degree in a relevant field of Science or Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Building Engineering or Physics.
2. Proven research and publication track record on control theory and building energy simulation.
3. Experience in designing, developing and deploying monitoring and adaptive control strategies in buildings.
4. Experience in presenting research results at workshops and conferences.
5. Track record in contributing to National and European projects.
6. Experience in preparing Deliverables, technical reports and presentations, e.g., for the purposes of reporting results to funding agencies.
7. Experience in preparing proposals for national and European Calls.
8. Proven knowledge of Python programming language.
9. Proven practical experience with the energy simulation engine EnergyPlus.
10. At least 2 years post-doctoral experience.
11. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing.
12. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the Greek language, both verbal and writing 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, 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. Salvatore Carlucci (s.carlucci@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: Prof. Salvatore Carlucci

Reference number: EEWRC_ARS_24_01

Areed

Closing Date: 15/06/2024

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 the CyI is pursued at its four 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) and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture. Its Educational activities are pursued through its Graduate School, which currently offers Master and Doctoral Degrees.

Position Description 

The Director of the STARC will be responsible for the general operation and conduct of all affairs of the Research Centre. The successful candidate will be based in Cyprus, and will be offered a tenured Professorship, with an internationally attractive salary and benefits package, commensurate to their high degree of responsibility and qualifications.

The successful candidate should be an outstanding scholar with strong leadership qualities, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in research management. They are expected to have a scientific record of the highest international level, research expertise and leadership competencies in one of the scientific directions pursued by the STARC that can be effectively pursued at CyI with their involvement and a strong vision of the role of research and education.

In addition, they should be cognizant of the importance of science and technology capacity building in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Previous responsibility for institution building and/or managing complex projects from development to implementation would be a strong advantage.

The successful candidate must have excellent managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills, with strong capacities for managing human resources, and for generating and maintaining contacts in the academic, business, and governmental circles, as well as obtaining support from them for the Centre. Proficiency in spoken and written English is indispensable.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

The selected candidate will undertake the responsibility of the general management of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Centre (STARC) and will be part of the managing team of the Institute:

1. To plan, develop and implement the research agenda of the Centre
2. To develop and implement strategies appropriate to the Centre’s mission and objectives
3. To recruit the Centre’s research staff, and to manage, develop, appraise and motivate the staff members of the Centre to carry out and achieve the centre’s research objectives
4. Act as the line manager of the CyI faculty with research expertise aligned with the Centre’s research portfolio for all research and innovation issues (excluding education)
5. To develop and monitor the Centre’s and financial budgets and oversee the Centre’s general administration, in coordination with the central administration
6. To develop and improve the research and laboratory facilities appropriate to the Centre’s research program
7. To collaborate closely with the CyI leadership for the continuous development of the Centre and of the Cyprus Institute overall
8. To engage and support the Graduate School of the Cyprus Institute and play a leading role in the design, introduction, implementation and conduct of the Courses that thematically related to the scope and activities of STARC
9. To raise financial and other resources to support the research agenda and development of the Centre
10. To undertake tasks and initiatives in relation to their faculty appointment, including teaching responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Archaeology, History, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences with specialization in a field relevant to the STARC portfolio
• Scientific record of the highest international caliber
• Minimum 10-year experience in a faculty position and a minimum of 5-year experience in research management
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong capacity for managing human resources
• Proved capacities for generating and maintaining contacts in the academic, business and governmental circles
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous managing responsibility in a Research and/or Academic organization 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, 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 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: Christiana Melodias

Reference number: CYI_STARCDIR_24_06

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

Deadline for applications: 21/06/2024

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 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 our interdisciplinary research team at the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC). The successful candidate will pursue Research & Development (R&D) in the areas of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for medical imaging applications. Focus will be placed on developing cutting-edge AI tools for the automatic segmentation of organs of interest from medical images, utilizing state-of-the-art methods (e.g., AI foundation models), as well as on model evaluation compared to traditional approaches (e.g., Convolutional Neural Networks). The candidate will collaborate closely with faculty and research teams at CaSToRC, while being in continuous communication with medical partners providing the medical images. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact co-development project, involving collaboration with academics, the industry, medical physicists and clinicians, at the intersection of research and innovation.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 22 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending on 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. Development of novel AI-based methods for automatic segmentation of medical images.
2. Collection of medical data.
3. Medical image processing.
4. Model evaluation and validation in a clinical environment.
5. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as researchers, software engineers, medical physicists, clinicians.
6. Contribution to project deliverables and reports.
7. Contribution to scientific publications.
8. Presentations in scientific conferences and participation in outreach/dissemination events.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or any other relevant field.

1. Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Medical image processing.

3. The candidate should have at least two publications in journals and/or conferences in that research area(s).
4. At least 3-years of relevant experience (including PhD research).
5. Strong programming skills.
6. Experience with ML and AI methodologies.
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 with AI foundation models.
• Experience with Medical image processing.
• Experience with automatic segmentation methods.

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 Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Prof Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_24_06

Areed

Closing Date: 06/06/2024

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 Institute’s research agenda 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 highly motivated and qualified faculty members at the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to advance the research and teaching agenda of CyI’s Energy Department, which belongs to the Energy Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC). The Department studies the energy transition in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East and includes research groups in Advanced Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Planning and Analysis, and Sustainable Built Environment. It has secured substantial funding from European Union and national resources and plans to expand towards consolidating its leading position in Energy Research in Cyprus and the region.

The research agenda of successful candidate(s) is expected to focus on one or more of the following topics:

1. The development and utilization of novel technologies and processes for harnessing energy from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), storing and efficiently utilizing them; solar energy or other modalities well suited to the climatological conditions of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East are of primary concern.
2. Harnessing and storing solar energy, and subsequent utilization in process heat applications in general, and in seawater desalination production in particular.
3. Renewable Energy Systems development including hybridization and polygeneration systems, as well as advanced smart grid/microgrid systems for distributed generation suitable for “energy Islands”.
4. Development of advanced energy conservation technologies and tools aiming to minimize the energy consumption of buildings and promote energy flexibility among grid-interactive buildings to contribute to the decarbonization of the built environment.
5. Development, optimization and implementation of advanced heat mitigation and adaptation technologies for cities and neighborhoods aiming to counterbalance the impact of urban overheating, improve global environmental quality, and mitigate energy vulnerability in the urban built environment.

Priority will be given to candidates who will have relevant experience and will be able to use or expand the existing energy research infrastructure of CyI (see https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/eewrc/about-the-center/research-infrastructures.html) in advancing the Energy Department’s research agenda.

The successful candidate will work in Cyprus and will be offered a tenure or tenure-track position. Full Professors are offered a tenured position; Assistant Professors have a tenure-track position; Associate Professors may be offered a tenure-track or a tenured position. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

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

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

1. Helps to shape the Energy Department’s research agenda by developing and implementing strategies appropriate to the Center’s missions and objectives,
2. Develops a world-class research program in the stated fields of study and in accord with the mission and developmental plan of the Institute and EEWRC,
3. Maximally utilizes the substantial resources and research facilities of the Institute in advancing the aforementioned research agenda,
4. Designs, constructs and operates facilities appropriate to the research lines described above,
5. Raises financial and other resources for the needs of the Energy Research Department from national and international sources,
6. Contributes to the educational mission of the CyI, including the development of new doctoral and master’s programs and the improvement of existing ones.
7. Initiates and sustains high-level contacts with leading institutions throughout the world that conduct research in areas related to their respective fields.

8. Contributes to the technological and commercial maturity and the improvement of the Technological Readiness Level (TRL) of the research infrastructures and the scientific concepts described above.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD Degree in a relevant field of Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical or Civil Engineering, or Sciences, such as Physics, Chemistry or Environmental Science.
2. Proven research record of international standing.
3. Supervising and postgraduate training record appropriate for the rank they are applying for.
4. Experience in mentoring and teaching graduate students depending on the rank they are applying for (a strict requirement for the Associate Professor and Professor rank).
5. A minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent in relevant fields of research is required for the rank of Assistant Professor; for the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, international norms typical for Research Universities apply with a minimum requirement of five and seven years of relevant experience respectively.
6. Experience in research related to the research topics of EEWRC.
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 scientific management skills, depending on the rank they are applying for.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record and ability, as appropriate for the position rank, to model energy components, systems and integrated processes (e.g. renewable-energy driven desalination or thermal processes in the built 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, vision statement, list of publications 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 Prof Theodoros Zachariadis (t.zachariadis@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: Prof Theodoros Zachariadis

Reference number: CYI_FPE_24_07

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

Areed

Closing Date: 11/02/2024

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 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 Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) of the CARE-C Centre of the Cyprus Institute is a rapidly grown facility, performing Research and Development in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The facility is comprised of various sizes of fixed and rotary wing UASs, a mobile Ground Control Station and a fully equipped laboratory and workshop dedicated to Unmanned Systems and their Applications.

Due to the increasing growth and demand in aircraft manufacturing and flying operations mostly related to research and governmental projects, the Cyprus Institute invites applications for highly motivates and qualified individual to join the USRL team as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, integration and troubleshooting of the various electronic systems on-board the UASs.

The rank of the position will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 2 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:

1. Design and development of electronic systems and subsystems dedicated for UAVs.
2. Development of prototype electronic systems to support mission-specific capabilities.
3. Integration of commercial and prototype electronics in UASs.
4. Remote control and monitoring of avionics and sensors during flight operations.
5. Contributing in the overall development of the UAS (Platform and Ground Control Station).
6. Participation in scheduled Test Flights for the purpose of the development and optimization of the platforms and the avionic/navigation systems.
7. Supporting in troubleshooting and diagnosis of UAS electronic components.
8. Participates in field deployment (including research campaigns) and demonstrations of UAVs.
9. Remains current on UAV hardware and associated technology and makes appropriate recommendations to the team leader.
10. Ensures compliance with service guidance, Institute’s policy and procedures and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
2. Experience in instrumentation-interaction with sensors and instruments is required
3. Experience in various avionics systems such as autopilots, airborne sensors, and communication systems
4. Experience in Design of analog and digital electronic circuits.
5. Experience in Microcontroller programming low level interface.
6. Experience and knowledge of debugging digital communications and protocols.
7. Experience of verify and debug analog electronic circuits.
8. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and in writing.
9. Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently.
10. Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural, multinational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Understanding in UAV Flight operations.
• Theoretical and/or hands-on experience with remote control airplanes.
• Theoretical and/or hands-on experience with Radio frequency (RF) system.
• Theoretical and/or hands-on experience with dynamic systems and automatic control systems.
• Theoretical and/or hands-on experience with computer vision.

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 Christos Keleshis (c.keleshis@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: Christos Keleshis

Reference number: CARE-C_EEUAS_23_18

Areed

Closing Date: 31/07/2024

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 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.

Amongst other research areas, CaSToRC pursues research in Quantum Computing, a promising new computing methodology that is pursued by computational centres worldwide. lt is envisaged that Quantum Computing will add a new component to High Performance Computing, solving problems that are classically very hard or even impossible to address or lead to more efficient solutions than otherwise possible with current supercomputers and HPC algorithms. This will be of benefit to all research fields in computational science. This includes research fields in fundamental science but also in pharmaceutical and medical research in particular drug design, optimization problems in engineering including the energy sector, large scale machine learning applications, and cybersecurity aligning with the missions of the institute within the context of the Resilience Plan of the government.

The Cyprus Institute is seeking to recruit a highly qualified outstanding scientist, at the position of a tenure track Assistant Professor, with a background in quantum computing to strengthen and complement the Institute. As this position is under the ERA Chair funded project (QUEST), the initial contract will be fixed-term until the end of that project (31/12/2027). The initial contract may be renewed until the end of the tenure-track process which is typically of seven years (for approximately an additional 2 years following the completion of the project), subject to performance (based on the Institute’s faculty evaluation processes for the tenure process), availability of funds, and organizational requirements at the time of renewal. Following the completion of the successful formal evaluation for promotion and tenure, the candidate will be granted tenure based on the Institute’s policies and procedures. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to and extend with their expertise the research activities of the recently EU funded.

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

ERA Chair QUEST (Quantum computing for Excellence in Science and Technology) project

QUEST aims to create a research group in Quantum Computing with the ERA chair holder Prof. Karl Jansen and other members of his team. The candidate is also expected to develop research projects and build his/her own group in this field strengthening collaborations with the corresponding group at the Center for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA), DESY-Zeuthen in Germany.

The goal is to 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 are presently not being fully exploited. The appointment will be on a full-time basis at the Assistant professorship level. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, according to the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Particularly for the project, the faculty member will be expected to:

1. Developing Quantum computing algorithms and methods
2. Benchmarking of quantum computing hardware
3. Developing applications to optimization problems and theoretical models
4. Supervising Ph.D. students and Postdocs
5. Supporting the ERA Chair and the Principal Investigator in the scientific and organizational work

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

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

1. Developing and implementing strategies appropriate to the Institute’s mission.
2. Developing and expanding the Institute’s research, innovation and educational activities;
3. Developing a world-class research program in the area of Quantum Computing;
4. Assisting in building a transdisciplinary research environment and collaborations with other research areas where the aforementioned fields are applicable;
5. Securing financial and other resources from national and international sources;
6. Initiating and sustaining high-level collaborative projects with leading research institutions that conduct research in areas related to his/her respective fields;
7. Contributing to the development and implementation of facilities appropriate to the research of The Cyprus Institute;
8. 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. PhD in Quantum Information, physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent areas is required
2. Strong academic record
3. Experience in quantum information science, quantum algorithms and quantum computing
4. Proven research record of international standing
5. Strong publication record in the general area of quantum computing
6. At least three years of relevant experience following PhD degree completion
7. Excellent knowledge of quantum computing algorithms and devices
8. Proficiency in spoken and written English
9. Excellent interpersonal and management skills

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 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: Christiana Melodias

Reference number: CYI_ASP_23_03