Associate Research Scientist in Thermal Systems Simulation and Energy Decarbonisation (ref. no. EEWRC_ARS_26_01)

27 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Cyprus Institute

Department

EEWRC

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

26 Apr 2026 - 00:00 (Asia/Nicosia)

Country

Cyprus

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

Deadline for applications: 26/04/2026

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:

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 Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) Group of EEWRC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for its premises at Athalassas Campus. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the group’s computational research activities, with a particular focus on supporting and advancing the objectives of the EU-funded Solarize and IndHEAP projects, as well as other ongoing and future research initiatives.

The selected candidate will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the group’s computational capabilities for the simulation, analysis, and optimization of advanced thermal energy systems and processes. This includes the development of high-fidelity multiphysics models of existing research infrastructure, as well as novel system architectures and emerging energy concepts under investigation.

 A central component of the position involves the development of transient, multidomain thermofluidic system models using object-oriented programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining in-house libraries to enable flexible, modular, and scalable system simulations. This includes implementing component models with varying levels of fidelity (0D, 1D, physics-based, and/or experimentally calibrated), depending on the system-level objectives and research requirements.

The candidate will further develop workflows to integrate these system models with optimization and control frameworks, enabling automated design exploration, parameter estimation, and performance optimization. These capabilities will support the development of advanced multiphysics simulation environments and digital twins of thermal energy systems, including coupling with external tools such as optical ray-tracing software (e.g., Tonatiuh++) and other numerical simulation platforms.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

• Develop computational models and simulation workflows to support the design, analysis, and optimization of the group’s research facilities, experimental infrastructure, and ongoing research projects.
• Develop, maintain, and expand in-house modeling libraries, codes, and computational tools, particularly within Modelica/OpenModelica and associated Python-based environments.
• Conduct parametric analyses, sensitivity studies, and optimization investigations to evaluate system performance and support design improvements, including model calibration and validation against experimental data where applicable.
• Develop co-simulation routines and interoperable modeling workflows using standards such as the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI), enabling coupling between heterogeneous simulation tools and supporting digital twin development.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and system-level multiphysics simulations to support the analysis and optimization of advanced thermal and renewable energy systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external research partners to ensure effective technical coordination and implementation of project requirements and assist in hosting and supporting visiting researchers and collaborators in computational modeling activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of project deliverables, technical reports, progress reports, and related project documentation, ensuring timely and high-quality submission in accordance with project requirements.
• Initiate, develop, and lead new research lines aligned with local and regional needs and resources, including areas such as solar industrial heat, thermal energy storage, and thermally driven cooling technologies.
• Disseminate research outcomes through peer-reviewed scientific publications, technical reports, open datasets, and documented computational workflows, and present findings at international conferences, workshops, and events targeting both specialized and non-specialized audiences, including industry stakeholders and policymakers.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of competitive research proposals and funding applications at national and international levels.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across The Cyprus Institute’s research centers and external partner institutions to support integrated, cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
• Maintain well-documented, reproducible, and sustainable computational workflows and tools to support long-term research and innovation activities within the group. 

Where to apply

Website

https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a closely related field with a strong focus on thermal sciences, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy systems modeling.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development of multidomain and multiphysics simulation tools for thermal and energy systems, using platforms such as Modelica, TRNSYS, or equivalent in-house or open-source environments.
• Strong programming skills in scientific computing languages such as Python, C++, or similar, including experience in developing, maintaining, and documenting scientific codes and simulation workflows.
• Demonstrable experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for the simulation of fluid flow, heat transfer, and conjugate heat transfer problems (e.g., OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in thermal engineering, energy systems, or closely related fields.
• Solid understanding of heat decarbonization pathways and the integration of renewable energy technologies, including solar thermal systems, thermal energy storage, and sector coupling approaches.
• Experience presenting research findings at scientific conferences, workshops, or technical forums, including publications in conference proceedings.

 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in the development of computational models for thermal and energy systems, including multiphysics and multidomain modeling approaches.
• Experience with optimization of thermal systems, including parametric analysis, design optimization, and integration with optimization frameworks (e.g., GenOpt, SciPy, PySwarms, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with model interoperability and co-simulation standards, such as the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI), and experience integrating models across multiple simulation environments.
• Experience with building energy simulations and tools (e.g., TRNSYS, Modelica-based libraries, or equivalent).
• Research experience related to medium- and high-temperature thermal systems, particularly in the context of industrial heat decarbonization and renewable thermal energy applications.
• Experience in experimental validation, calibration, and verification of computational models against measured data.

 

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 14 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. 

 

Remuneration details:

Salary Band: CYI5(2-11)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI5.2 - € 44,504.98

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

List of three (3) referees (including contact information) 

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format. 

For further information, please contact Dr Marios Georgiou (m.c.georgiou@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: Dr Marios Georgiou

Reference number: EEWRC_ARS_26_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

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

N/A

City

Nicosia

Website

http://www.cyi.ac.cy

Street

20 Constantinou Kavafi, Aglantzia, 2121 Nicosia

Postal Code

2121

E-Mail

euraxessservicecentre@cyi.ac.cy

Phone

22397588

STATUS: EXPIRED

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