Senior IT Officer (ref. no. CYI_SITO_26_20)

Deadline for applications: 07/10/2026

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 IT professional to join the Institute’s Information Systems and Technology (IT) Office on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas’ Campus, Nicosia. 

The successful candidate will provide general IT support and contribute to developing suitable IT solutions to deliver a professional high-quality service level within the Institute.

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

Position Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field
• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field OR Master’s degree at any field with 2 years of relevant experience (over and above of the below mentioned experience required)
• 3-year relevant experience

Duration of appointment: 

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 (1-11)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI4.1 - €37,688.69

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/vision statement (where applicable), 
2. List of two (2) referees (including contact information) 

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format. 

For further information, please contact Petros Ioannou (p.ioannou@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: Petros Ioannou

Reference number: CYI_SITO_26_20