#TC80510 Type: Full time / Contract

Deadline for applications: 28/03/2025

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 for a highly qualified and motivated Reseacher to join the Institute’s Computational Science and Engineering team of CaSToRC on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus.

The successful candidate will pursue research in the context of the nationally (RIF) funded project MICROFIBRES, focusing on modelling and simulations of microplastics.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

1. Develop continuum simulation methodologies for degrading microplastics by numerically implementing asymptotic models and using Boundary Element Methods.
2. Perform parametric studies using the resulting code to investigate the effect of material parameters and environmental conditions.
3. Assist in model development using matched asymptotics and integral methods.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Physical Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant disciplines
• Previous experience in continuum modelling and simulations.
• Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: matched-asymptotics, boundary integral methods, modelling of low Reynolds number fluid mechanics, Boundary Element Method simulations, mechanical modelling (e.g. elastohydrodynamics), numerical modelling of PDEs (eg diffusion equation), FSI, CFD
• Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Matlab, or C, C++.

Please click here for the position’s 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: 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 Panayiota Katsamba (p.katsamba@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 Panayiota Katsamba

Reference number: CaSToRC_PDF_25_05