COLOURS-ONE (1) RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
Publication Date
10/11/2025
Application Deadline
20/11/2025
Position Category
Technical staff
Reference Number
2025_200076
Salary
Location
Herakleion, Crete, Greece
Contact Person
Start Date
01/01/2026

Position Description

The candidate will participate in the R&D activities of FORTH-IESL within the COLOURS project, working on the development of algorithms and software applications for data modelling, analysis, and visualisation. These applications will explore data acquired using imaging and spectroscopic techniques to provide information on the nature and light-induced changes of photosensitive materials in coloured artwork. However, the researcher will also be involved in the overall research activities of the COLOURS project, which aims to develop tools and services that are fully interoperable with the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. These tools will provide high-precision analysis and simulate restoration results with perceptual accuracy, while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through hybrid spaces that merge virtual and physical environments.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, R, HTML/CSS, SQL, MATLAB
  • Proven experience in the design and implementation of web-based software and user interfaces UI 
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Physics, Maths or related field 
  • Ability to work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective information system solutions is required 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of cloud-based systems, architecture, and web technologies 
  • Strong understanding of scientific (Imaging and spectroscopic) data structures for the development of algorithms and software 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than November 20, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. Sotiropoulou Sophia (sophiaso@iesl.forth.gr).

 

In order to be considered, the application must include:

 

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection

Appointment Duration

12