Deadline for applications: 24/09/2026

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 Water Department of EEWRC Centre on a full-time basis (100%) for its premises in Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will be working in the framework of the Horizon Europe EUROSION Project ("European Soil Erosion Monitoring and Modelling Network for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management"). This project is a cooperation of 24 research partners from EU and associated countries, coordinated by Wageningen University.

In the framework of the EUROSION project we are establishing long-term wind and water erosion monitoring nodes in Cyprus.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Contribute to the installation and maintenance of a runoff and suspended sediment sampling station in a 1km² mountain catchment
• Contribute to the installation of a wind erosion monitoring site in the agricultural plain during the June – November season
• Lead the sampling and analysis of soil and vegetation characteristics
• Participate in drone surveys and process and analyze 3D data
• Collect and analyze dust samples (MWAC samplers)
• Maintain automated erosion and meteorological equipment and analyze the data

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Earth, Environmental or Agricultural Sciences or a related field
• Proven experience in wind or water erosion field research (e.g., MSc/PhD project)
• Experience in using dataloggers and environmental sensors
• Experience in soil laboratory analysis
• Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, R)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Driver’s license

Position Specific Preferred Qualifications:

• Field experience with drone surveys
• Experience with processing drone survey data and construction of digital surface models
• Experience with use of Agisoft Megashape software or similar
• Skills in satellite-based image processing and analysis

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(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37688.69, CYI4.2 - €39506.61, CYI4.3 - €41324.66, CYI4.4 - €43142.58

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/work portfolio
3. List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Adriana Bruggeman ([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: Dr Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_26_02