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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 professional to join the Institute’s Graduate School on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of activities of the Doctoral Networks Marie Skłodowska-Curie projects. The Senior Education and Training Officer should be an experienced professional who will execute administrative and project-related management activities with added coordination responsibility for the DN projects. They will also contribute to the management of the school’s activities related to these projects and to the implementation of relevant tasks of the Graduate School.

The successful candidate will manage the training, reporting, operational and financial aspects of the Doctoral Networks projects in close collaboration with other institute staff.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

·        Execution of Doctoral Networks projects administration and coordination activities, including financial reporting, deliverables, communication with funding organizations.

·        Planning and implementation of Networking and community building activities with National and International stakeholders.

·        Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Doctoral Networks projects and coordinate the activities of the consortia involved in the projects.

·        Organize the training activities and secondments of the respective PhD students, enrolled at different European universities.

·        Ensure that projects’ documentation is completed in accordance with the grant agreement and that the documentation is updated and properly archived.

·        Maintain a clear view of projects’ deliverables and timelines, ensuring coordination between partners and on-time delivery and prepare relevant reports (non-scientific).

·        Keeping track of the project's budget / expenditure and prepare financial reports.

·        Collaborate with colleagues in and outside the doctoral networks, including partners from the non-academic environment and the European Commission.

·        Responsible for the communication and dissemination of the specific projects, including the projects’ website and social media.

·        Organize and participate in research and training events, and travel in connection with projects’ meetings and training sessions.

·        Be responsible for identifying and attracting funding through competitive educational and training grants, search and promote funding opportunities, and assist in proposal preparation

·        Participate in external events, either in Cyprus or abroad, for the promotion of the Doctoral Networks projects’ activities and as required for ensuring the smooth operation of the projects.

·        Liaise with staff across the Institute for various matters related to the Doctoral Network projects’ operations

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

·        A Master’s Degree in any scientific field.

·        Experience in managing EU and/or national-funded research projects.

·        Experience in presenting to medium and large audiences.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

·        Previous experience in writing and/or supporting researchers in writing research proposals.

·        PhD degree and additional work experience will be considered a competitive advantage.

·        Previous experience in a research/academic institution.

·        Experience on finance management, IPR concerns, and ethics issues is valued

·        Experience in the coordination of diverse stakeholders, e.g. local authorities, non-profit organizations, universities, small and medium-sized businesses.

·        Knowledge of the H2020 environment

Please click here for the position’s general 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(1-11)]

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37,678.68

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 three (3) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Chrysanthia Leontiou (c.leontiou@cyi.ac.cy). 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 Chrysanthia Leontiou

Reference number: GS_SETO_26_02

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The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit science and technology institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research aims of the CyI are represented by three research centers: the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Center (CASTORC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC), and the Energy Environment Water Research Center (EEWRC).