Deadline for applications: 08/11/2026

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 individual to join the Institute’s STARC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus, Nicosia.

The successful candidate will work as Django Full Stack Develop within the research software engineering team of APAC Labs. The successful candidate will participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of modern web applications using the Django Framework and Python with a focus on Digital Cultural Heritage.

The rank of the position (Junior Specialised RTS or Specialised RTS) will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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, develop, and maintain web applications using Django and Python.
• Develop responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Build RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Design and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Python programming.
• Experience with the Django framework.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Django REST Framework.
• Knowledge of Docker.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Experience with asynchronous programming (Celery or Redis).
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization systems.

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) for Junior Specialised RTS and CYI4(1-11) for Specialised RTS

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30361.11 for Junior Specialised RTS and CYI4.1 - €37688.69 for Specialised RTS

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 Mr Avgoustinos Avgousti ([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: Mr Avgoustinos Avgousti

Reference number: STARC_SRTS_26_11