PhD Student Scholarships

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Cyprus

Department

KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Cyprus

Application Deadline

1 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE) announces 5 full-time PhD Student Scholarships. The KIOS CoE operates within the University of Cyprus, in collaboration with Imperial College London.

The selected students will be enrolled in either the Electrical Engineering or the Computer Engineering PhD program of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Cyprus. The ECE Department conducts top-quality research at an international level, offering up to date academic programs with focus on multiple areas of research. According to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (aka Shanghai Ranking), the Department is ranked #151-200 among similar departments around the world.

The enrolled students will conduct their research at the state-of-the-art facilities of the KIOS Center of Excellence in one or more of the following thematic areas: Control systems, computational intelligence and machine learning, autonomous systems, optimization and networks, embedded and real-time systems hardware and software, fault diagnosis, cyber-security, reliability, resiliency and fault tolerance, cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things, dependable integrated systems, intelligent transportation systems, water networks, power and energy systems, telecommunication networks and edge computing. Motivated candidates with strong mathematical and/or algorithm development backgrounds are especially sought.

KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence (KIOS CoE)
The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence operates within the University of Cyprus and currently is the largest research center at the University. KIOS is a leading research and innovation center in Cyprus and the region on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Since its establishment in 2008, the Center has followed an impressive and continuous development, leading to its significant upgrade to a European Research Center of Excellence through the EU strategic Horizon 2020 Teaming project in 2017. The Center collaborates strategically with Imperial College, London, as well as with a plethora of local and international research organizations and other stakeholders.

The Center provides an inspiring environment for carrying out top-level research in the area of ICT, with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control, Management and Security of Critical Infrastructures, including power and energy systems, water, transportation and telecommunication networks, healthcare systems, as well as systems for emergency management and response. KIOS researchers develop new knowledge and technological solutions to improve the operation, efficiency, reliability, safety, and security of these systems, bringing major socio-economic and environmental benefits at the local and global level.

Since its inception, the Center has been involved in more than 140 externally funded research and innovation projects and has received significant national and international recognition, as evidenced by important research grants, awards and distinctions such as 5 ERC Grants from the European Council (including the first ever ERC Advanced Grant and the first ever ERC Synergy Grant in Cyprus), the coordination of the ESF COST Action IntelliCIS (the first COST Action to be coordinated by a team from Cyprus), the first EU Teaming project to a Cypriot organization, an IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award, a National Experienced Researcher of the Year Award, multiple National New Researcher of the Year Awards, National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards, and several Best Paper Awards in top-tier international conferences and journals. These awards indicate the high-quality of research undertaken at the Center.

Currently, the Center employs more than 180 people and is involved in more than 40 research and innovation projects funded by various European and national funding agencies, as well as in more than 28 projects funded by the industry. In addition, the Center instigates interdisciplinary interaction and promotes collaboration between industry, academia, and research organizations in high-tech areas of global importance. The KIOS CoE operates in a diverse environment as an equal opportunity employer.

University of Cyprus
The University of Cyprus, founded in 1989, is a young and dynamic academic institution of national and international recognition. Focused on excellence in education, research and innovation, the University of Cyprus is renowned for its high-impact research profile and quality of teaching. In the latest prestigious Shanghai List (2023), it ranked between the top 701-800 universities in the world. Today, it is ranked between the top 101-150 young universities (under 50 years) and #501-600 worldwide by the Times New Higher Education Rankings.

These distinctions indicate the university’s focus on research excellence and continuous development. Therefore, it aims to attract high-skilled researchers who will bring new ideas and contribute to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of society.

Job Details
Short Description/Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct fundamental or applied research in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies with emphasis on the Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructure Systems. They will be encouraged to produce, submit, and publish research results in international conferences and journals, with a view to acquire the PhD degree. They will also be expected to assist and contribute to various projects of KIOS CoE in order to accomplish its strategic objectives.

Profile of the ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate must possess excellent academic and technical background (BSc or MSc degree) in areas relevant to the research interests of the KIOS Center. He/She must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge in fundamental scientific/engineering disciplines relevant to the PhD topic of interest. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge of the English Language, strong self-management and organizational skills, strong abilities for critical thinking and for collaborating within a team.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering) or Computer Science or Mathematics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.
• A very good knowledge of the English language. Proficiency in English can be demonstrated through one of the following:
- GCSE: at least C-grade
- IELTS Academic: a minimum total score of 6.5
- Test of English as a foreign language (ETS TOEFL®): a minimum score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet-based)

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineeringEngineering » Computer engineeringEngineering » Mechanical engineeringComputer scienceMathematics

Additional Information
Benefits

Scholarship Terms:
The offered scholarship is provisional to admission of the candidate to one of the PhD programs of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cyprus. Application process and deadlines for program admission are separate from this scholarship application process. Candidates should consult the UCY Graduate School (https://www.ucy.ac.cy/graduateschool/ ) for admission requirements and applications.
The scholarship offered by the KIOS CoE will be for one year and may be renewed annually, based on performance, for 3-5 years. It includes the University tuition fees and a gross monthly salary starting at €1500. From this amount, employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted. The 13th salary bonus is incorporated in the monthly salary. Maternity leave will be granted based on Maternity Protection Law 1997(Ν.100(Ι)/1997), and the existing amendment laws.

Selection process

Application:
Interested candidates should submit the following items online through the link: https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment . Note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

i. Cover letter that specifies the research area of interest (a candidate may apply to more than one area).
ii. A statement with short description of academic and research experiences as well as the reasons for applying for the specific scholarship (can be combined with the cover letter) (1-page maximum).
iii. A detailed curriculum vitae in English.
iv. Copies of official BSc/MSc degree(s) as well as copies of official transcripts for each degree (if the original language of the degree/transcript is not Greek or English, copies of official translations are also required).
v. Copy of English language certificate: (a) for admission of international students, (b) for admission to an English-language postgraduate programme, (c) for admission to a postgraduate programme where knowledge of English is a prerequisite.
vi. Identify the names of two University Professors who 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).

Website for additional job details

https://www.kios.ucy.ac.cy/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

5

Company/Institute

University of Cyprus

Country

Cyprus

City

Nicosia

Postal Code

2109

Street

1 Panepistimiou Avenue

Where to apply

Website

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

Contact

City

Nicosia

Website

http://www.kios.ucy.ac.cy/

Street

P.O.Box 20537, Nicosia, Cyprus

Postal Code

CY-2109

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

22893460

STATUS: EXPIRED