Οne (1) part-time Research Fellow position (Postgraduate Associate – Assistant Researcher A) in the field of “Information and Communication Systems for Smart Ports”

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) part-time Research Fellow position (Postgraduate Associate – Assistant Researcher A) at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics in the field of “Information and Communication Systems for Smart Ports”, funded under the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation Programme “STEAM: Sea Traffic Management in the Eastern Mediterranean”.

The primary goal of this research programme is to develop the Port of Limassol to become a world-class transshipment and information hub adopting modern digital technologies brought to the maritime sector, as well as a driver for short sea shipping in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ports have played a crucial role in connecting the Europe markets with island areas, such as Cyprus, as 74% of goods imported or exported from Europe travel through sea transport. The application of new information and communication systems and technologies can significantly improve the efficiency of the various port operations and services via enabling real-time situation awareness to all participants involved in maritime activities in the ports of Cyprus.

The research fellow, who is also expected to enroll as a PhD student, will investigate the implementation of such systems at the Port of Limassol for collecting real-time information related to ship movements, the environment, and the tracking of cargo by exploiting innovative technological solutions such as buoys, UAVs, and RFIDs. The collected information, will be further processed using advanced data analytics for ensuring high quality data, calculating KPIs, and creating new decision-support tools and services for maritime stakeholders. The successful applicant is expected to perform real-time experiments in order to verify the performance of the developed algorithms and solutions using the implemented systems at the Port of Limassol.

Applicants should have:

• BSc and MSc degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Prior experience in port-related information and communication systems, environmental monitoring, tracking of cargo and data analytics
• Prior research experience or specialization in a related field

Τhe appointment will be for a period of twelve (12) months with the prospect of renewal until December 2021 (expected date of appointment 3 June 2019). The monthly gross salary for the position will be € 1250, based on current legislation. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A cover letter with which they will express their interest for the job opening and state clearly the date they can take over responsibilities
2. A summary of their research experience (if any) and future research goals (up to two (2) pages)
3. A complete curriculum vitae (in English or/and in Greek)
4. Transcript for the BSc and (if applicable) MSc degree
5. Proof of qualifications
6. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references
7. Complete contact information

Applications must be sent via email at: HRecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for Research Fellow (Postgraduate Associate – Assistant Researcher A) Position in Information and Communication Systems for Smart Ports – Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics” no later than Friday, April 12, 2019, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications. 

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages both genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

For further information, please visit the University’s webpage at https://www.cut.ac.cy/ or contact Dr. Michalis Michaelides at michalis.michaelides@cut.ac.cy