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Title: Special Scientist for Research (Research Engineer and/or Research Associate)

No. of Positions: Two (2)

Category: Employment contract

Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus announces two (2) Special Scientist for Research (Research Engineer and/or Research Associate) positions, for full-time employment. The successful candidates will provide technical and research support on the project SmartEVCharge, that will involve developing and implementing optimization algorithms for the integration of electric vehicle (EV) charging, battery storage, and renewable energy sources (RES) into smart charging stations. The successful candidates will contribute to developing intelligent decision-making algorithms that optimize the operation of EV charging stations, maximizing monetary gain, reducing charging costs, and enhancing grid support and RES utilization.

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 180 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 society and the environment, not only on a local but also on 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.

Job Details
The successful candidates are expected to:
• Develop optimization algorithms for managing EV charging, battery storage, and RES production.
• Implement control strategies for integrating EV chargers, battery energy storage systems, and photovoltaic generation.
• Design and test pricing schemes that align with market electricity prices, grid conditions, and user demand patterns.
• Apply mathematical programming, machine learning, and AI techniques for optimizing EV charging operations.
• Simulate and validate algorithms in software environments such as Python, MATLAB, or Julia.
• Contribute to real-world pilot testing and validation of developed algorithms in collaboration with project partners.
• Participate in project meetings, technical reporting, and academic publications.