Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Archaeometallurgy (ref. no. STARC_PDF_25_01)

The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Mar 2025

14 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute
Department

STARC
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Country

Cyprus
Application Deadline

2 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (Asia/Nicosia)
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Deadline for applications: 02/03/2025

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:

  • The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC) 
  • The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
  • The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
  • The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)   
  • 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 Researcher to join the Institute’s STARC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassa’s Campus. 

     

    The successful candidate will work closely with the A. G. Leventis Professor in Archaeological Sciences and others to establish an online database of published metal compositions for copper-based artefacts from Cyprus, and to write a review paper on the use of brass and zinc in Cyprus from the earliest time to the early modern period. They will submit requests to study including sampling artefacts in relevant public collections, conduct microscopic and chemical analyses, and document the results to the highest academic standards.

    Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

  • Collate published chemical and lead isotope analyses of copper-based objects from Cyprus
  • Develop with relevant colleagues an online database for analysed copper-based objects
  • Draft a review-level manuscript for publication in a suitable journal on brass and zinc in Cyprus
  • Cooperate with the De Cadmeia project at STARC 

    • Where to apply
    Website
    https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Other
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Specific Requirements

    Position Specific Required Qualifications:

    • PhD in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Geology or related fields, and or Specialisation in archaeometallurgy
    • Relevant publication on Cypriot copper-based metal artefacts
    • Experience working with public museum collections and excavation archives
    • Experience in handheld XRF analysis

     

    Position Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of local and national collections of archaeological metal artefacts
    • Experience in collaborating with academic and non-academic stakeholders
    • Full driving license for passenger cars

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


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Benefits

    Duration of appointment: 

    The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 6 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 - €39457.6, 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.


    Selection process

    Application

    Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw ),by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

  • A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest/vision statement, 
  • List of publications/work portfolio  
  • List of two (2) referees (including contact information) 

    • All documentation should be in English and in PDF format. 

    For further information, please contact Prof Thilo Rehren (th.rehren@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: Thilo Rehren

    Reference number: STARC_PDF_25_01


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    CYI
    Country
    Cyprus
    State/Province
    N/A
    City
    Nicosia
    Postal Code
    2121
    Street
    Konstantinou Kavafi 20

    Contact
    City

    Nicosia
    Website

    http://www.cyi.ac.cy
    Street

    20 Constantinou Kavafi, Aglantzia, 2121 Nicosia
    E-Mail

    euraxessservicecentre@cyi.ac.cy

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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