SPECIAL SCIENTIST (Research)- UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS, FOSS RESEARCH CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Application Code: FOSS2020SS-11

The PV Technology Laboratory of FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy of the University of Cyprus,

announces one (1) vacancy for a full or part- time Special Scientist position to work on research projects at

FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy.

It should be mentioned that one (1) month of full-time employment at the University of Cyprus corresponds to

140 hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics, with

at least a 2.1 class or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideally, the successful candidate must have experience in research programs related to the research fields

of the Photovoltaic Technology Laboratory. Prior experience in any of the following fields will be beneficial:

• Power Systems.

• Smart Grids.

• Artificial Neural Networks, expert systems and applications to the field of energy.

• ICT applications in the field of energy.

• Programming in Python especially for energy related applications.

High academic performance and interest in research are considered important qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Special Scientist will be conducting research according to the needs of the research projects of the

Photovoltaic Technology Laboratory in the field of Solar Energy and specifically, Photovoltaic Technology. The

duties, apart from the research activity, will include the following:

• Writing Reports and research publications.

• Research Proposal Preparation.

• Support in writing Research Proposals.

• Supervision of research projects conducted by bachelor (final year students) and postgraduate

students.

• Support in research project management.

• Contribution to the dissemination of results and in educational activities.