Οne (1) part-time Research Fellow position (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the field of “New Technologies for the Maritime Sector”

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) part-time Research Fellow position (Postdoctoral Researcher) at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics in the field of “New Technologies for the Maritime Sector”, 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.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the coordination of the programme’s activities with respect to the Limassol Port and in particular the work package concerning the implementation and evaluation of new technologies such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, sensors installed on buoys and/or Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs), and RFID technologies. More specifically, the postdoc is expected to work seamlessly with the other partners participating in the programme towards the preparation of deliverables according to the deadlines as set by the programme and contribute towards the operation and evaluation of the STEAM Platform at the Port of Limassol in close collaboration with the Cyprus Ports Authority and the other private stakeholders at the port. The selected applicant should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as excellent knowledge of programming, environmental monitoring and tracking technologies, signal and information processing. Most importantly, the selected applicant is expected to be able to produce high-caliber research output.

Applicants should have:

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

The following will be considered as an advantage:

1. Prior experience in maritime technologies and/or sea voyage transport
2. Prior knowledge or prior work experience in maritime economics and/or port management
3. Prior research experience or specialization in a related field
4. Prior participation in funded national or European research programs

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 € 2000, 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 and future research goals (up to two (2) pages)
3. A complete curriculum vitae (in English or/and in Greek)
4. A copy of a representative publication
5. Transcripts for the BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees
6. Proof of qualifications
7. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references
8. Complete contact information

Applications must be sent via email at: HRecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) Position in New Technologies for the Maritime Sector – 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