Research Technical Specialist in 3D documentation of Monuments Sites (ref. no. STARC_RTS-3D_21_11)

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a non-profit research and educational institution with a strong scientific and technological orientation, emphasizing international collaborations, cross-disciplinary research, innovation, and post graduate education. CyI, through its established research centers, addresses challenging issues that are important at both the regional and international levels. Many of its research activities are being carried out in partnership with leading institutions in the respective thematic areas.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a Research Technical Specialist in 3D documentation of Built Heritage, with a particular focus on Monuments, Archaeological Sites and Artifacts addressing issues cultural heritage conservation, preservation and valorisation through digital technologies. The successful candidate will operate a variety of data capture instruments, such as laser scanners and photogrammetry, as well as documentation of underground architectural features, such as geo-physical surveying tools (e.g. Mala geo-radar). The successful candidate is expected to bring expertise in post-processing of 3D data, in order to identify and characterize damages inflicted by a variety of natural or anthropogenic factors, describe geometry of features for conservation and restoration and contribute knowledge in developing resilience plans involving urban heritage at risk and diagnostics for conservation of Cultural Heritage.

The appointment will be on a full time basis, initially for a period of two years, with the potential of renewal depending on performance and availability of funds.

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