Deadline for applications: 28/06/2026

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 individual 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 become a member of the Instrumentation and Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) and take responsibilities for the development of components in instruments developed and experiments carried out in INL.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Design and build mechanical/electronic components of instruments
• Integrate different parts on instruments,
• Check experimental setups and procedures.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics.
• Good analytical skills and knowledge of programming languages (e.g., python, matlab, etc.)
• Knowledge of instruments and simulations.

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with instrumentation
• Familiarity with nanomaterial characterization tools
• Excellent knowledge of English, both verbal and writing
• Research experience in aerosol science and technology

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

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI3(1-14)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30353.05

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,
2. List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Prof George Biskos ([email protected]). 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 George Biskos

Reference number: CARE-C_RTS_26_02