#TC80782 Τύπος: Πλήρης Απασχόληση / Συμβόλαιο

Deadline for applications: 06/04/2025

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:

• The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
• The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
• The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
• The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
• 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 highly qualified and motivated Developers to join the Unmanned System Research Laboratory (USRL) team (http://usrl.cyi.ac.cy) of the CARE-C Centre of Excellence, on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at the Nicosia Campus.

USRL is comprised of various sizes of fixed and rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), a mobile Ground Control Station and a fully equipped laboratory and workshop dedicated to the construction of Unmanned Systems and their Applications. After a period of research and prototyping in the field of UAS, the USRL is looking into further growth with emphasis on commercialization of its products and services. In order to assist accomplishing this new target, the team is seeking experienced Software Developers to join the highly competitive USRL team. As part of their appointment, the successful candidates will be responsible for the improvement of current UAS in terms of automation and user-interface friendliness as well as contributing to the development of new UAS for customized applications.

The successful candidates will be part of the Research and Development Team of the USRL under the supervision of CARE-C Director.

This position is supported by the EU H2020 project “EMME-CARE” (Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre; TEAMING Grant no. 856612), within which the Cyprus Institute established the “Centre of Excellence” in Climate and Atmosphere research for the EMME region (CARE-C) in cooperation with EU Advanced Partners (Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Germany; University of Helsinki in Finland; and CEA in France).

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Design and development of software related to UAS.
2. Programming of UAS hardware such as flight controllers, data acquisition systems, and telecommunication systems.
3. Understanding existing code, providing improvements/extending functionality of flight controllers and related hardware modules/applications.
4. Code development for Interfacing payload and avionics (communication, data handling).
5. Programming development for improving automation and safety of flights.
6. Development of user-interfaces to support mission-specific capabilities.
7. Rewriting prototype systems to more commercialized and user-friendly solutions.
8. Contributing to the overall development of the UAS (Platform and Ground Control Station).
9. Participation in scheduled Test Flights for the purpose of the development and optimization of the platforms and the avionic/navigation systems.
10. Supporting troubleshooting and diagnosis of UAS components.
11. Participates in field deployment (including research campaigns national or international) and demonstrations of UAVs.
12. Remains current on UAS software and associated technology and makes appropriate recommendations to the team leader.
13. Ensures compliance with service guidance, Institute’s policy and procedures and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

Applicants must hold at least a BA/BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a related technical discipline or a BSc in Physical Science, or Engineering combined with work experience (as per job description) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or related technical experience.

1. Junior Level: no additional experience required, however an additional year of relevant work experience will be considered an advantage
2. Mid-level Level: additional 2 years relevant work experience
3. Senior Level: additional 4 years of relevant work experience

For this position applicants should also have:

• C++, Java Programming Skills
• Hardware programming and low-level interface experience
• Experience in Arduino programming
• Experience with Raspberry pi

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in UAV Flight operations
• To have a good understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
• Knowledge of Linux (UNIX) operating system.
• Basic understanding of analog and digital electronic circuits
• Experience in UAS
• Fixed-wing/ multicopter piloting skills

Please click here for the positions’ 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, CYI4, CYI5

Position’s Starting Salary (GAS): CYI3.1 - €30323.41, CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI5.1 - €42433.04 (depending on the rank)

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 (where applicable),
2. List of three (3) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Marianna Taliadorou (recruitment@cyi.ac.cy). 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: Marianna Taliadorou

Reference number: CARE-C_SD_25_02