Position: Laboratories Assistant/Technician
Category: Part-time employment
An initial one-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal depending on performance and project needs.
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
No. Of Positions: 1

About the Position
The Laboratories Assistant/Technician will provide support to the Research Department Laboratories and the activities they facilitate. The laboratories are equipped with an XR stage for Virtual Film Production, a Virtual Reality Studio and a volumetric capturing system. In the future the lab will acquire additional equipment for various purposes. This position requires training and experience in the operation, design, and maintenance of equipment, including software, hardware, infrastructure, and workflow management.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the respective Laboratories Manager.

Responsibilities of Laboratories Assistant/Technician:

1. Provide support and oversight of the Research Department Laboratories, ensuring they are maintained, and utilised effectively.
2. Oversee the daily operations of the laboratories, including safety training and compliance, coordinating use by CYENS employees, and assisting researchers and their groups in the use of equipment.
3. Maintain and update the laboratories' inventory of equipment and supplies.
4. Conduct regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
5. Troubleshoot and fix equipment or any workflow that fails.
6. Learn to operate existing and new equipment and their workflows.
7. Assist researchers with their experimental protocols, providing technical support and troubleshooting.
8. Assist and organise customers based on their specific needs.
9. Document laboratory procedures and results, maintaining accurate records for traceability and compliance.
10. Comply with all applicable safety and health regulations.
11. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment in the laboratories.

Qualifications and requirements:

1. University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree) or Diploma or Certificate or other study title or qualifications in science, engineering, architecture or relevant field.
2. Strong technical skills and willingness to learn and operate various equipment.
3. General knowledge of hardware and software, including the ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
4. Familiarity with virtual production and virtual reality concepts.
5. Understanding of technologies such as camera tracking, motion capture, image projection, LED walls, video capture, and real-time gaming engines.
6. Knowledge of 3D modelling and rendering software is beneficial.
7. Knowledge of Unreal Engine software is beneficial.
8. Prior experience in a laboratory support role is a plus.

For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required

Profile of the ideal candidate:

1. Proactive mentality and creative problem-solving abilities.
2. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Organisational skills with attention to detail.
5. Resilience
6. Dynamic, adaptable, hands-on and results driven.
7. A team player with an ability to work independently and under pressure.
8. High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.
9. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

Application process
For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application for: “Laboratories Assistant”:

1. Full CV (including contact details).
2. Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .

About CYENS CoE
CYENS Centre of Excellence is focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in Cyprus and wider region. It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus: The University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Open University of Cyprus, the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany, and, the University College London, United Kingdom. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors.

Research in CYENS integrates the Visual Sciences, Human Factors & Design, and Communications & Artificial Intelligence, in a tight synergy that provides a unique interdisciplinary research perspective that emphasizes an “Inspired by Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research delivered by 18 high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fuelling of the scientific, technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe.

CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

Deadline: 03 March. 2024

Positions: 1

Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Type: Part-time employment, An initial one-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal depending on performance and project needs.