Special Scientist for Research (Research Engineer I)

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (www.kios.ucy.ac.cy) at the University of Cyprus announces two (2) Special Scientist for Research positions (Research Engineer I), focusing on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), for full-time employment. The successful candidates will conduct research and development activities within the context of research and innovation, as well as provide technical and research support in the area of Information and Communication Technologies with emphasis on the monitoring, control and security of critical infrastructure systems. Additionally, will implement and/or support projects in order for the Center to achieve its strategic objectives.

The successful candidate is expected to work on the following:

• Provide GIS support to areas related to monitoring, control and security of critical infrastructure systems

• Work with GIS technologies such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Postgres, Geoserver, Geonode, GeoDjango etc.

• Undertake GIS mapping, analysis, data capture, data management and geoprocessing

• Prepare project reports and project deliverables

• Work with python to create QGIS plug-ins

• Work with spatial databases

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Environmental/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or other relevant field from an accredited institution

• Previous experience in the area of GIS will be considered an advantage

Interested candidates should submit the following items online through the link:

https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment

• Cover letter explaining the interest of the applicant in pursuing a career at the KIOS CoE, along with employment availability date

• Short summary of prior work experiences, activities and accomplishments (can be combined with the cover letter) (2 pages maximum)

• Copies of transcripts of BSc/MSc or other degree(s)

• A detailed curriculum vitae in English or in Greek

• Identify at least two referees that can provide reference letters.

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

The applications should be submitted as soon as possible, but not later than Friday, 16th of September 2022, at 5 pm. The evaluation of the applications will begin immediately. Candidates will be informed of the result of their application by the KIOS CoE.

For more information, please contact the KIOS Center of Excellence, by phone at +357 22893460 or via e-mail at kioshiring@ucy.ac.cy .