VACANCY FOR ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

Ref. code: INT290626

The General Core Facility of The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics has a vacancy for an Associate Scientist.  

JOB SUMMARY 

The successful candidate will be engaged in the Core Facilities of the Institute and will co-ordinate, supervise and advance the general core facility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the core genomics services/research of CING
• Organize the genomics facility
• Supervise the staff performing the core genomics services and other activities of the facilities
• Collaborate and support all CING departments involved in genomics
• Advance its services
• Harmonize existing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), including policies, reports, ISO and bioethics compliance, consent forms, referral letters)
• Follow technological and methodological developments in the field
• Involved in other activities of the core facility (such as small animal facilities, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy)

Requirements

• A PhD degree in any Biological Science, Chemistry or closely related field 
• Excellent command of the Greek and English languages

Primary advantage

• Hands-on experience in genomics mainly wet lab, pipelines, automation and interpretation of Whole Exome Next Generation Sequencing data 

Additional advantage

• Experience in small animal facilities or flow cytometry or confocal microscopy

Skills and Competencies

• Supervisory skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity to work in a modern, and supportive environment with access to continuous learning and professional development
• Starting monthly gross salary: €2,754.14 (pay scale: A9/A11/A12)
• 13th salary 
•  Provident fund contributions  

HOW TO APPLY

A cover letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae and two (2) recommendation letters should reach the Institute by Tuesday, 14 July 2026, by e-mail at: [email protected], stating the reference code. Contact person for further information: Ms Anna Michaelidou, tel.: 22392789.