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The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

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Academic Researchers / Researchers

Deadline for applications: 28/04/2025Application process open/closed*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:<ol><li>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://castorc.cyi.ac.cy/">Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)&nbsp;</a></li><li>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/starc/about-the-center/center-overview.html">Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)</a></li><li>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/eewrc/about-the-center/eewrc-overview.html">Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)</a></li><li>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/care-c/about-the-center/care-c-center-overview.html">Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/stedi-rc/about-the-center/stedi-rc-center-overview.html">Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC)</a></li></ol>&nbsp;Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individuals to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre as part of the Computational Physics Group on a full-time basis or part-time basis&nbsp;for its premises at Athalassas Campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful candidates should be physicists with interest in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics, with experience in theoretical physics, programming, and data analysis. The successful candidates will contribute to the activities of the local group, and in particular will i) work on application codes of the group, including implementing new algorithms, scaling, optimizing, and porting new methods, ii) run these codes on leadership systems such as those available via EuroHPC, and iii) perform analysis and postprocessing of the resulting data, including documenting the results in presentations and preparing manuscripts.&nbsp;Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:<ol><li>Carry out research activities and software development in lattice QCD applications</li><li>Carry out simulations and analyses as required in RIF funded projects, including the preparation material documenting the results</li><li>Contribute to scientific publications</li><li>Contribute to project deliverables and participation in project meetings</li><li>Presentations in scientific conferences and participation in outreach events.</li></ol>Position Specific Required Qualifications:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px;"><li>Bachelor’s degree in Physics or related field&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Position Preferred Qualifications:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px;"><li>Scientific publication(s)</li><li>Experience in lattice QCD simulations and analyses</li><li>Experience in developing, scaling, and optimizing multi-GPU application codes</li><li>Experience in presenting research results at workshops and conferences. </li></ul>&nbsp;Please click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cyisites-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/recruitment_cyi_ac_cy/Ebg7y21a0t5Dq8NWJggUXxIB809hfNDapd0Ttg3SRD_FbA?e=cusRX7">here</a> for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.&nbsp;Duration of appointment:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Remuneration details:Salary Band:&nbsp;CYI3(1-14)Position’s Starting Salary: CYI3.1 - €30323.41Benefits: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.&nbsp;ApplicationApplications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw">https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw</a>), by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:<ol><li>A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement,&nbsp;</li><li>List of two (2) referees (including contact information)&nbsp;</li></ol>All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.&nbsp;For further information, please contact Dr Simone Bacchio (<a href="mailto:s.bacchio@cyi.ac.cy">s.bacchio@cyi.ac.cy</a>). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.&nbsp;*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 &amp; Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact person:&nbsp;Dr Simone BacchioReference number: CaSToRC_RTS_25_06

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