Deadline for applications: 15/11/2026

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 STARC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will pursue an interdisciplinary research agenda in digital archaeology and digital cultural heritage, focusing on 3D archaeological documentation and analysis; semantic modelling and knowledge representation; metadata, ontologies and interoperable repositories; and reproducible methods for integrating heterogeneous archaeological and heritage science information.

Potential research applications include heritage digital twins and data-driven assessment of archaeological objects, monuments and collections, as well as provenance tracking. The successful candidate will collaborate with APAC Labs members to transform rich digital documentation into accessible, traceable and reusable scientific knowledge.

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

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Design, test and publish research workflows for digital documentation, 3D and spatial analysis, semantic enrichment and multi-source cultural heritage data integration;
• Contribute scientific leadership to collaborative research tasks, including work plans, deliverables, project reporting, quality assurance, and research data management;
• Develop interoperable approaches to archaeological and museum collections, including appropriate metadata standards, semantic solutions, persistent documentation and FAIR principles; Prepare peer-reviewed articles, conference contributions and research outputs;
• Contribute to competitive EU and national funding proposals, including opportunities for PI/co-PI roles as experience develops;
• Collaborate with archaeologists, conservators, heritage scientists, software specialists, cultural authorities and museum professionals on the interpretation and dissemination of results;
• Support mentoring and supervision of junior researchers and graduate students and participate in relevant CyI teaching and training activities under the standard ARS framework.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Digital Archaeology, Heritage Science, Archaeology, Digital Humanities, Cultural Heritage Informatics, Computer Science or a closely related field with demonstrated heritage applications.
• Proven research experience in heritage data integration; metadata and semantic knowledge representation
• Demonstrable ability to conduct interdisciplinary, methodologically rigorous research and communicate outcomes through research publications and scientific project outputs.
• Experience managing and documenting research datasets with attention to provenance, quality, preservation and reproducibility.

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Metadata and ontologies for cultural heritage (e.g., CIDOC CRM and related models), repositories or FAIR data practices.
• Integration of heterogeneous archaeological, imaging, analytical or conservation datasets, including heritage digital twin concepts.
• Experience with European or international collaborative projects, digital research infrastructures and archaeology/museum sector partnerships.
• Evidence of methodological innovation, coordination of technical or scientific work packages, stakeholder training

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 - € 44516.94

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 Sorin Hermon ([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 Sorin Hermon

Reference number: STARC_ARS_26_13