Deadline for applications: 04/10/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: 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), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as a Research Engineer, in our interdisciplinary research team at the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC). The successful candidate will pursue Research & Development (R&D) in the area of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) with applications in education. Focus will be placed on evaluating and/or developing state-of-the-art educational tools relying on GenAI methodologies, which will be assessed based on their effect on the educational experience from the student/teacher perspectives. The research engineer will also be involved in the design of a digital platform with featured educational GenAI tools, contribute to its end-users’ requirements and the relevant user interface (UI) / user experience (UX). The candidate will collaborate closely with faculty and research teams at CaSToRC, while being in continuous communication with project partners from diverse disciplines, including AI, software development, education, ethics and psychology. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact interdisciplinary project, involving collaboration with academics, the industry, educational institutions and parents’ associations, at the intersection of research and policy recommendation.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 18 months, with the possibility of renewal throughout the project duration (36 months), subject to performance and the availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

• Support the design and development of a digital platform for evaluation of educational tools (design of end-users’ requirements and system specifications)
• Contribute to the design of the platform’s architecture and user interface (UI) / user experience (UX)
• Support the integration of featured tools in platform and workflow automation
• Contribute to the execution and assessment of pilot experiments.

Required Qualifications

1. BSc in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field
2. Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Software System
3. Understanding of fundamental concepts in AI and GenAI.
4. Proficient programming skills (preferably in Python) and some experience with at least one of the following: a) GenAI, b) data analytics, c) deep learning frameworks.
5. Understanding and application of good software engineering practices.
6. Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing
7. Demonstrated development ability, outstanding organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills
8. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GenAI applications
• Experience in the design and development of digital tools
• Interaction with the educational sector
• 1-year relevant experience will be considered an advantage
• Previous experience in a research/academic institution.
• MSc in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Data Science or any other relevant field will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Prof Constantine Dovrolis (c.dovrolis@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 that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Prof Constantine Dovrolis

Reference number: CaSToRC_RE_24_18