Two (2) Research Fellow positions (Postdoctoral Researcher – R2 / Postgraduate Associate - Assistant Researcher A or B – R1) in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, on a full-time or part-time basis, under the research programme “Energy, Hydrocarbons and Renewables - Infrastructure, Resources and Environment”. The new appointments fall within the framework of the further development and operation of the EMERGE Research Centre, where Research Fellows are already employed.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS

RESEARCH FELLOW POSITIONS

Postdoctoral Researcher– R2**

Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher B – R1**

Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher A – R1**

The Cyprus University of Technology is accepting applications for two (2) Research Fellow positions (Postdoctoral Researcher – R2 / Postgraduate Associate - Assistant Researcher A or B – R1) in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, on a full-time or part-time basis, under the research programme “Energy, Hydrocarbons and Renewables - Infrastructure, Resources and Environment”. The new appointments fall within the framework of the further development and operation of the EMERGE Research Centre, where Research Fellows are already employed.

**According to the European Framework for Researchers Careers

For Postdoctoral Research positions

1. A Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree (Master’s level) and a PhD from a recognized university in the field of Civil Engineering. Candidates with studies in related disciplines will also be considered, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy-related Engineering, Computer Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Data Management, or Applied Mathematics / Physical Sciences, with application in relevant fields.
2. Organizational skills
3. Very good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

For Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher A positions

1. A Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree (Master’s level) from a recognized university in the field of Civil Engineering. Candidates with studies in related disciplines will also be considered, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy-related Engineering, Computer Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Data Management, or Applied Mathematics / Physical Sciences, with application in relevant fields.
2. Organizational skills
3. Very good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

For Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher B positions

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in the field of Civil Engineering. Candidates with studies in related disciplines will also be considered, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy-related Engineering, Computer Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Data Management, or Applied Mathematics / Physical Sciences, with application in relevant fields.
2. Organizational skills
3. Very good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

For all of the above positions, the following will be considered an advantage:

1. Mobility experience / international and professional mobility.
2. Publications in international scientific journals and/or international conferences.
3. Experience in conducting research and/or working in industry relevant to the field.
4. Experience in the application of Machine Learning techniques, data analysis/processing, and programming.
5. Experience in conducting research related to the analysis of monitoring data on the structural behaviour of infrastructure or dynamic systems, or environmental characteristics from sensors.
6. Experience in proactive and predictive maintenance methods for infrastructure and reliability analysis; experience in modelling and simulation of marine infrastructure or dynamic systems or real-time environmental characteristics; as well as experience in machine learning.
7. Experience in implementing research programmes funded by national and/or European funds, as well as in writing research proposals for funding.

The gross monthly remuneration for part-time or full-time employment is determined as follows, in accordance with the legislation currently in effect.

• Postdoctoral Researcher positions:

€1055,04-€2989,55

• Assistant Researcher A positions:

€731,51-€2136,29

• Assistant Researcher B positions:

€583,83-€1,748,76

From the above amounts, employee contributions will be deducted, according to current legislation.

The remuneration of the successful candidates will be determined according to qualifications, budget availability, and employment status (full-time or part-time). The appointment will be for a period of 12 months (duties are expected to commence in May 2026), with the prospect of renewal. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A letter in which they express their interest and which clearly shows the date on which they can assume duties in case of selection (suggested starting date: 18 May 2026).
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in English and/or Greek).
3. Proof of their qualifications
4. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references
5. Complete contact information

All the above must be combined in a single PDF document.

Applications must be submitted electronically at the link: Application 2026CODE5_RF_CEG   no later than Friday, 17 April 2026 (23:59 GMT+2), which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.

Candidates who fulfil the requirements of the position may be invited for a personal interview by the Selection Committee. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application, once the procedure is completed. It is estimated that the procedure will be completed within 1 to 2 months from the deadline for the submission of applications.

For further information, please visit the University’s webpage www.cut.ac.cy or contact Professor Toula Onoufriou at t.onoufriou@cut.ac.cy.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.

• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

Information on the Equality Policies, as well as opportunities for Research/Mobility and Professional Development can be found at the following link:  DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUALITY POLICIES

The OTM-R (Open - Transparent - Merit Recruitment Policy) for Researchers of the University can be found at: OTM-R