Responsibilities
Indicative Responsibilities
Depending on the selected department and focus area (e.g. Accounting, HR, Education, Makerspace), responsibilities may include:
Supporting day-to-day departmental operations through hands-on involvement
Assisting with data entry, documentation, reporting, and record keeping
Contributing to department-specific tasks, such as: Financial data processing and reporting (Accounting)
Recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration (HR)
Workshop design and educational content development (Education)
Prototyping, fabrication, and creative project support (Makerspace)
Participating in ongoing projects and real organisational activities
Supporting the preparation of materials, tools, or deliverables relevant to each function
Collaborating with teams and gaining exposure to internal processes and workflows
Assisting in events, workshops, or internal initiatives, where applicable
Ensuring accuracy, organisation, and confidentiality in all assigned tasks
Taking initiative in learning and supporting additional tasks as needed
Your profile
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading research environment? CYENS invites motivated and curious individuals to join our research teams through our internship programme.
This is an opportunity to work alongside experts, contribute to innovative projects, and explore areas that match your academic and professional interests.
General qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
Students or recent graduates in relevant fields, depending on the department (e.g. Business, Finance, HR, Education, Engineering, Design, etc.)
Basic understanding of the relevant functional area
Familiarity with standard tools (e.g. MS Office; design or technical tools where applicable)
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently and in a team
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Adaptability in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
Professionalism and sense of responsibility
Additional Requirements
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
Good command of English
Reliability and commitment to the agreed internship period
Nice to Have (Tailored to Departments)
Basic knowledge of accounting or finance principles (for Accounting roles)
Interest in HR practices and people management (for HR roles)
Familiarity with educational tools, coding, or robotics (for Education roles)
Experience or interest in design, fabrication, or prototyping tools (for Makerspace roles)
Creativity, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset
Internship Objective
Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment
Develop functional and transferable skills relevant to the chosen field
Contribute to real tasks and projects, not just observation
Build confidence in workplace collaboration and communication
Understand how different departments operate within an innovation-driven organisation
Application process
Submit your application online and include:
Your preferred department
Your availability and desired internship duration
We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.
Contact details
For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at i nternships@cyens.org.cy