Associate Research Scientist at the Cyprus Institute

The CyI invites applications for the position of Associate Research Scientist for Concentrated Solar Power. The successful candidate(s) will be actively engaged with the on-going research at the Cyprus Institute in Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) technologies. They will be part of the research team associated with the European Research Area (ERA) Chair in Solar Thermal Technologies for the Eastern Mediterranean (CySTEM). As stated by the European Commission, “the ERA Chairs is an important part of the EU’s effort to unlock Europe’s potential in research and innovation.” The holder of CySTEM ERA Chair is Prof. Manuel J. Blanco, who is currently also the Chair of SolarPACES, the International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Program for CST related technologies.

Required Qualifications:
- A PhD in a relevant field of Science or Engineering
- An educational background in one of the following fields: a) Mechanical engineering b) Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering c) Electrical engineering d) Experimental physics
- At least 4 years’ postdoctoral or research experience in a relevant field
- At least 3 publications in a relevant field, of which at least 2 peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Proven experience in the development of scientific computing software
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- High level of organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adopt to a multicultural/multinational environment

Further details:
http://jobboard.cyi.ac.cy