Deadline for applications: 01/08/2024

Application process open *

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC), the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C), and the Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) group of EEWRC as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The candidate will contribute to the research activities of the ARES’ group in general, and, more specific, to the objectives of the EC’s funded ‘’SolarX-HopOn’’ project. The project will deal with the design, development and testing of an innovative, and patented by CYI “reflector field characterization system” for use in Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology. The innovative system will be tested and demonstrated at CYI's PROTEAS state-of-the-art experimental facility.

In general, the Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to:

• Conduct research to further develop research skills and competencies, and publishing novel and significant results in selective peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to all aspects of sponsored Research, Innovation and/or Development projects (including conducting research, co-authoring publications, implementing deliverables, reporting activities, dissemination activities, etc).
• Contribute to new grant proposals preparation.

More specifically, the successful candidate is expected to carry out research on advancing the state-of-the-art of CST technologies, with emphasis on the modelling, design and optimization of novel CST components and devices.

The successful candidate will be based at CYI’s headquarters in Nicosia, with frequent travels (with CYI provided car and according to the needs of the project) to the PROTEAS experimental facility at Pentakomo, Limassol.

The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period of 24 months. Post-Doctoral Fellowships can be renewed depending to performance and availability of funds for a fixed-term period. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

1. Design, optimization, development and testing of novel CST components/devices, focusing on advancing the state-of-the-art of reflector field characterization systems.
2. Participating in the experimental field testing
3. Processing and analyzing results of the experimental testing
4. Multiphysics modelling and simulation of CST components/devices
5. Collaborating and liaising effectively with the project partners
6. Engaging with European and international industry and research / academia relevant to the project’s scope
7. Contributing to the on-going activities and in advancing the research lines of the ARES group, emphasizing on the research agenda of the PROTEAS facility

General Post-Doctoral Fellow Responsibilities:

• Conducting research, innovation and development activities based on project requirements.
• Collecting and analyzing data as stipulated by project specifications and supervision.
• Writing research papers in collaboration with the line manager and other peers.
• Presenting results at conferences and meetings and contributing to journal publications.
• Contributing to research proposal preparation, scientific reporting, and project management.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to Graduate Research Fellows and Research Engineers, if applicable.
• Contributing to dissemination activities (such as public seminars or targeted talks), promoting external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Contributing to planning and organization of Center-level and Institute-level internal and external events (such as workshops, conferences) to promote external recognition at the national and international levels.
• Providing independent input related to research directions, methodologies, etc.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/electronics engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering, or Software Engineering, or Energy Engineering, or Physical Sciences, or relevant field
2. Experience in conducting peer-reviewed research in the relevant field.
3. Demonstrated record of publications and conference presentations.
4. Background or good understanding of the concepts of Concentrated Solar Thermal technology
5. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. High level of organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering systems design optimization
• Knowledge on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) technology
• Experience on engineering design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Experience on rapid prototyping through 3D printing
• Experience on Blender computer software
• Programming skills (preferably in C++ and/or Python and/or Matlab)

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, list of publications and a list of three (3) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Dr Kypros Milidonis (k.milidonis@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Kypros Milidonis

Reference number: EEWRC_PDF_24_04