Deadline for applications: 14/03/2025

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:

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 from highly qualified and motivated Researchers to join CaSToRC’s Computational Physics Group on a full-time basis (100% FTE) at its premises at the Athalassa Campus.

The successful candidates should have a background in theoretical physics with specialisation in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) simulations and analyses. A strong background in large scale, lattice QCD, multi-GPU application codes will be considered an advantage.

In particular, the candidates will i) work on application codes of the group, including implementing new functionality or porting new methods to new HPC systems, ii) running these codes on Tier-0 systems such as those available via EuroHPC, and iii) performing analysis and postprocessing of the resulting data, including documenting the results in presentations and preparing manuscripts.

The successful candidates will be engaged in the physics projects of the group, and specifically in the projects MuonHVP, DeNuTra, and PulseQCD, funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus, with topics which include hadron structure, muon anomalous magnetic moment, hyperons, hadron resonances, renormalization of extended operators, and large-scale simulations and machine learning approaches for lattice QCD. The group is a member of the Extended Twisted Mass Collaboration.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Contribute to the research activities of the group in the area of lattice QCD. This will include activities as required by the projects of the group in the physics areas highlighted above
2. Prepare presentations, manuscripts, and other material as needed, documenting the results
3. Develop, implement, and scale new functionality in the application codes of the group

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Theoretical Physics
• Track record of research in lattice QCD, as demonstrated by publication record and conference presentations
• Experience in lattice QCD simulations and analyses

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong background in using multi-GPU application codes will be considered an advantage
• Experience using large-scale supercomputing systems for production calculations in lattice QCD
• Experience in preparing proposals for computer time

Please click here for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position.

Duration of appointment and starting date:

The appointment start date can be as soon as 1st May 2025. 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(1-9)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37641.89, CYI4.2 - €39457.60, CYI4.3 - €41273.31, CYI4.4 - €43089.02

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,
2. List of publications/work portfolio
3. List of two (2) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Dr Giannis Koutsou (g.koutsou@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: Dr Giannis Koutsou Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_25_04