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Senior Research Coordination Officer for Archaeological Science (ref. no. STARC_SRCO_24_12)
Deadline for applications: 28/02/2025 Application process open * The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and R...

Deadline for applications: 28/02/2025

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely:

  1. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
  2. The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
  3. The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
  4. The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
  5. The Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC)

 

Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated professional to join the Institute’s STARC Centre on a full-time basis or part-time basis for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus.

The successful candidate will work closely with the inaugural ERA Chair and the PI to develop the organisational structure of the archaeological science research group, and to identify national and international research and other funding opportunities specific for archaeological science. They will also coordinate the activities of the ERA Chair project ‘One Archaeological Science in the BEMME Region’, including hiring staff, organising training and outreach activities, managing project funds, and offering grant writing support as needed, in close communication with CyI operational staff. In addition, they will focus on the development of cross-sectoral stakeholder relations, actively linking the ERA Chair to government agencies, SMEs and NGOs, promoting joint activities with and organizing training for these stakeholders, and support the ERA Chair in establishing programs that will allow better interaction with SMEs such as providing instrumental analytical resources and associated knowhow as well as administrative and IP Rights (IPR) support for archaeological applications.

Activities will also include pursuing innovation through local and regional partnerships, IP management, enhancement of contacts with stakeholders, identification of collaboration opportunities, connecting research outcomes to possible exploitation, as well as raise awareness in society for the importance of archaeology and cultural heritage to modern society. Technology transfer will be achieved through research contracts and collaboration with stakeholders in joint projects.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

  1. Coordinate the activities of the ERA Chair project, as described in the GA
  2. Support the PI and inaugural ERA Chair in the implementation of the first phase of the project
  3. Build and manage the inter-sectoral stakeholder community
  4. Build and maintain the archaeological science-specific funding data base

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Humanities, Education, Sciences or any other relevant field for the project
  • 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic or research institution.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in grant acquisition and management (national and international)
  • International stakeholder management experience
  • Good knowledge of the local stakeholder environment relevant for the project
  • Additional European language skills are desirable

 

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

 

Duration of appointment:

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

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI4(1-11)

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

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, additional paid leave for supporting staff work-life balance, provident fund membership and group medical and life insurance membership.

 

Application

Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

  1. A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,
  2. List of three (3) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Thilo Rehren (th.rehren@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

 

Contact person: Prof Thilo Rehren

Reference number: STARC_SRCO_24_12

 
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