Research Technical Assistant in 3D representations of Cultural Heritage (ref. no. STARC_RTA_26_12)

Deadline for applications: 08/11/2026

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 individual to join the Institute’s STARC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus, Nicosia. 

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the 3D modelling of historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cities for interactive visualization applications. 

The successful candidate, as member of the team, will be responsible for the production of 3D scenes of archaeological sites and cities, creation of new interactive and immersive environment applications, contributing to the existing Virtual Reality software applications, to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, and to identify and pursue opportunities for further research development optimising 3D mesh models for VR applications.

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Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• 3D modelling for heritage VR and architectural research purposes.
• Data processing for real-time rendering applications.
• Advanced rendering and visualization methods.
• Basic experience in Unity.

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields such as Architecture, Design, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, etc. will be an advantage.
• Experience and proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering engines is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• Motivated, creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented individual.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a multicultural environment.
• Support research and experience in research collaboration activities.

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• 3D modeling and rendering engines, e.g., Autodesk 3ds max; Rhino.
• Experience in interactive visualization. 
• Proven experience in research activities.

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: CYI2(1-13)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI2.1 - €24,882.65

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, by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1. A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest, 
2. List of two (2) referees (including contact information) 

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format. 

For further information, please contact Dr George Artopoulos (g.artopoulos@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfil 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 George Artopoulos

Reference number: STARC_RTA_26_12