The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus (https://www.ucy.ac.cy) announces one research position, for full-time employment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research with Prof. Marios Polycarpou towards the goals of the flagship ERC Synergy Grant entitled Water-Futures: Designing the Next Generation of Urban Drinking Water Systems (https://waterfutures.eu), funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
The required skills and expertise for the announced position include one or more of the following areas:
• Water distribution systems modelling and analysis
• Applied Mathematics, Optimization, Machine Learning
• Systems and Control
Job details:
Short Description – Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct fundamental and/or applied research in the area of Information and Communication Technologies, with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control and Security of Smart Water Systems. The successful candidate is expected to publish his/her research results in high-impact international conferences and journals.
Profile of the ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and/or in a team in fundamental and/or applied research. The ideal candidate must be able to produce, publish, and present research results in high-quality conferences and journals, attend academic and/or other conferences and seminars for further personal and professional development, possibly assist in the preparation of research proposals, present periodically to KIOS personnel the progress of their research, and assist in the training, education, and dissemination activities of the KIOS CoE.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Doctorate degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or other related field from an accredited institution.
Employment Terms:
The position is on a contract basis. Initially, a one-year contract will be offered, which is renewable based on performance. The gross monthly salary depends on the candidate’s qualifications and expertise and will be between €2000 – €3400. From this amount, employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted. The 13th salary bonus is incorporated in the monthly salary. Maternity leave will be granted based on Maternity Protection Law 1997(Ν.100(Ι)/1997), and the existing amendment laws.
Application:
Interested candidates should submit the following items online through the link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment
i. Cover letter that specifies their employment availability date
ii. Short description of their academic and research experiences (can be combined with the cover letter) (1-page maximum)
iii. A detailed curriculum vitae in English
iv. Copies of transcripts of BSc/MSc/PhD degree(s)
v. Copy of English language certificate (GCSE, IELTS, ETS TOEFL, or other relevant certificate demonstrating proficiency in English).
vi. The names and contact information of at least two (2) academics, who can provide reference letters upon request.
The applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but not later than Friday, 29th September 2023, at 5 pm. The evaluation of the applications will begin immediately after receipt.
