3 Special Scientists for Research at KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus announces three (3) Special Scientist for Research (Research Engineer and/or Research Associate) positions, focusing on resilience of critical infrastructures, for full-time employment. The successful candidates will provide technical and research support in the Horizon Europe Project, SPARROW (Solid Preparedness And Resilience for Robust Operations during disaster Wilderness). After the end of the project, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on other KIOS CoE projects funded by the European Union, as well as on national or industry-funded projects, to help the Center achieve its strategic objectives.

The SPARROW project is a 3-year Horizon Europe Research and Innovation project, with KIOS CoE as the project coordinator. The project will develop solutions for enhancing societal resilience and crisis management in the face of digital breakdowns. Employing a modular architecture encompassing data integration, simulation modeling, and a collaborative platform, SPARROW orchestrates large datasets and expert insights to create a dynamic digital twin of a city.