Cyprus Institute is hiring a 3D modeller for VR models of archaeological sites; apply by 8 November

The Cyprus Institute is hiring a full-time Research Technical Assistant in 3D representations of cultural heritage (reference STARC_RTA_26_12) at STARC, its archaeology and culture research centre, on the Athalassa campus in Nicosia. The deadline for applications is 8 November 2026.

The assistant will join the group that turns historical buildings, archaeological sites and whole cities into 3D models for interactive and virtual reality applications. The work covers building scenes for VR, preparing data for real-time rendering, optimising meshes and adding to the centre's existing VR software; basic Unity experience is expected.

The Institute lists experience and proficiency with 3D modelling and rendering engines as essential, along with excellent written and spoken English. A bachelor's degree in architecture, design, computer science, computer graphics or a similar subject counts in a candidate's favour without being required; a master's, research experience, interactive visualisation work and tools such as Autodesk 3ds Max or Rhino are preferred.

The first contract runs for 12 months and can be renewed, subject to performance and funding. Pay sits on the Institute's CYI2 scale, with a starting salary of €24,882.65.

Applicants send a CV that includes a short letter of interest, and the names and contact details of two referees, in English and as PDFs, through the Institute's recruitment portal. Questions go to Dr George Artopoulos (g.artopoulos@cyi.ac.cy).

STARC researchers have analysed the paint on Archaic limestone and terracotta statues from Cyprus [1], and a Cyprus Institute team used 3D shape analysis to study a decorated stone object from the Late Bronze Age settlement at Pyla-Kokkinokremos [2]. The centre is also advertising a post for a Django web developer with the same closing date.