Research Team Leader (Internal)

Responsibilities Position: Research Team Leader Ranks: Research Lecturer | Research Assistant Professor | Research Associate Professor | Research Professor No. of Positions: One (1) Department: Research Reporting Line: Research Director Terms of Employment: Full-time employment (100% FTE). For employees currently employed under a fixed-term contract, the appointment will be formalized through an initial two-year fixed-term employment contract, with the possibility of conversion to an indefinite-term full-time contract following satisfactory performance and subject to the required approvals. Funding Arrangements: Initial funding will be shared equally between project funding (50%) and the CYENS central budget (50%). Any changes following the initial two-year period, including the possibility of full funding through the CYENS central budget, will be subject to the Centre's financial position, organisational needs and required approvals. Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Eligibility: Open exclusively to current CYENS employees (research and non-research personnel) who meet the published eligibility requirements and have completed at least two (2) years of employment at CYENS. Application Deadline: 2 nd January 2027 Salary: The remuneration offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's academic rank, qualifications, research achievements and relevant experience, in accordance with the applicable CYENS policies. Indicative annual gross starting salary ranges (full-time equivalent): Research Lecturer: €45.000 - €55.000 Research Assistant Professor: €55.000 - €65.000 Research Associate Professor: €65.000 - €80.000 Research Professor: €80.000 - €100.000

The Opportunity CYENS Centre of Excellence invites applications from its existing research community for the position of Research Team Leader. This opportunity is intended for researchers within CYENS who are ready to take on a research leadership role and contribute to the further development of the Centre's research activities and strategic priorities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish and lead a new Research Group, co-lead an existing Research Group, or bring complementary expertise to further develop an existing Research Group within the Centre. The opportunity is aimed at researchers with a strong scientific track record and a clear vision for developing a research programme within CYENS' areas of expertise. Proposed research activities should demonstrate potential for scientific and socioeconomic impact, interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term development and growth. A dedicated budget of €5,000 will be available to support the development of the Research Group's activities and facilitate its research objectives.

About the position: The Research Team Leader will be responsible for the scientific direction and development of a new or existing Research Group, including its research agenda, team development and RTDI activities.