Research Technical Assistant in Soil Erosion Monitoring (ref. no. EEWRC_RA_26_03)

Deadline for applications: 24/09/2026

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 Water Department of EEWRC Centre on a full-time basis (100%) for its premises in Athalassas Campus. 

The successful candidate will be working in the framework of the Horizon Europe EUROSION Project ("European Soil Erosion Monitoring and Modelling Network for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management"). This project is a cooperation of 24 research partners from EU and associated countries, coordinated by Wageningen University. 

In the framework of the EUROSION project we are establishing long-term wind and water erosion monitoring nodes in Cyprus.

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Support the installation and maintenance of a runoff and suspended sediment sampling station in a 1km² mountain catchment
• Support the installation of a wind erosion monitoring site in the agricultural plain during the June – November season.
• Sample and analyze soil and vegetation characteristics in the field and in the lab
• Collect and analyze dust samples (MWAC samplers)
• Support the maintenance of data loggers and environmental sensors
• Participating in drone surveys

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• An accredited professional qualification in Earth, Environmental or Agricultural Sciences or a related field
• Experience in field surveys for soil, water and plant analysis 
• Experience in soil laboratory analysis
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Driver’s license

Position Specific Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of water and wind erosion processes and equations
• Experience in using dataloggers and environmental sensors 
• Knowledge and experience in the analysis of environmental data
• Field experience with drone surveys 
• MSc degree in Earth, Environmental or Agricultural Sciences or a related field will be considered an advantage 

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 24 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 - €24882.65

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/vision statement, 
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 Adriana Bruggeman (a.bruggeman@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 Adriana Bruggeman

Reference number: EEWRC_RA_26_03