Research Engineer (R&D Coordinator)

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Jul 2022

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus announces one (1) Research Engineer position, focusing on supporting the R&D activities of the KIOS CoE industrial partner, for full-time employment.

Who we are: The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence is the largest research center at the University of Cyprus and in 2017 was upgraded to a European Research Center of Excellence through the KIOS CoE Teaming project. Currently, the Center employs more than 170 people who are supported by externally funded research and innovation projects. The KIOS CoE operates in a diverse environment as an equal opportunity employer.

What we do: KIOS provides an inspiring environment for carrying out top level research and innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technologies, with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructures. Such infrastructures include power and energy systems, water networks, transportation networks, telecommunication networks and emergency management and response. The Center instigates interdisciplinary interaction and promotes collaboration between industry, academia, and research organizations in high-tech areas of global importance.

Why work at KIOS: You will have the opportunity to work on various high-profile projects with great impact on the community end the environment, not only in a local but also in a global scale. In KIOS we strive to create a multicultural, diverse and inclusive workplace and we strongly support the continuous personnel evolvement and development, both personally and professionally, to fulfill your long-term goals. We offer internal and external professional training, covering both technical and soft skills, to suit yours and the Center’s needs.

Job Details Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to work on the following:

  • Collaborate and communicate with R&D project teams (internal and external) to track progress
  • Create frequent reports and presentations related to the projects progress/new developments
  • Be up to date with relevant EU and National research calls and R&D opportunities
  • Assist the legal representative of the industrial partner in the execution of his duties
  • Contribute towards the development of the organization’s project management process
  • Any other duties related to the industrial partner’s R&D which will be agreed in advance with KIOS CoE

Profile of the ideal candidate:

  • Problem solver
  • Team-player
  • Be reliable and trustworthy
  • Be flexible and eager to learn
  • Be able to adapt in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Be proactive in identifying areas of inefficiency and provide solutions
  • Have good communication, organizational and self-management skills
  • Have good documentation and reporting skills


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