Deadline for applications: 30/09/2026

Application process open *

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

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

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

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

The successful candidate will focus on developing and applying machine learning, artificial intelligence, data-driven modelling approaches, and large-scale environmental data analytics. These developments directly align with emerging research priorities of CARE-C in climate change impacts, environmental forecasting, Earth observation applications, environmental health, and digital twin initiatives.

The successful candidate will actively contribute to the current activities of Environmental Predictions Department (EPD) and support the development of its research activities. The role aims to significantly strengthen CARE-C's AI and data science capabilities.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Development of innovative methodologies, machine-learning tools, data analysis, and advanced computational applications in air pollution and climate change modelling.
• Methodological innovation in environmental and climate change-related data science and research applications.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computational or Data Sciences, Physics, or relevant field
• Interdisciplinary background that aligns closely with the requirements of the position.
• Expertise spanning to atmospheric physics and chemistry, environmental health, advanced computational modelling, machine learning, data science, high-performance computing, and environmental applications.
• Previous experience in the development of mathematical and computational models, quantitative imaging methodologies, machine learning and deep learning applications, climate-impact assessment tools, environmental-health modelling, climate downscaling techniques, and Earth-observation-based environmental analytics.

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 24 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI5(2-11)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI5.2 - € 44,516.94

Benefits:

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

Application

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

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

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof Jos Lelieveld ([email protected]). Please note that applications which do not fulfil the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

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

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

Contact person: Prof Jos Lelieveld

Reference number: CARE-C_ARS_26_06