Project Engineer

Closing Date: 
22 Mar 2010

The Cyprus Institute (CyI, www.cyi.ac.cy), is a non-profit science and technology research and educational institution.  The Institute strives to benefit Cyprus, the region and Europe and to provide a new and exciting model for a scientific and educational community, directing its efforts to address issues of local or regional interest and of global significance. The CyI is seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to assume the challenging position of Project Engineer and work in a broad range of innovative, scientific projects.

Applicants with engineering expertise in some of the following areas will be favoured:

1.    Renewable energy sources and in particular solar-thermal energy
2.    Power generation and distribution
3.    Process simulations and process optimization
4.    Desalination principles and techniques
5.    Heat transfer and  storage
6.    Control Systems engineering
7.    Mechanical Systems design

A degree in Engineering with preferably a relevant Masters and/or Ph.D. degree and with more than 3 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in spoken and written English are essential. The appointment will be initially for a fixed term of three (3) years with an option for extension. The yearly salary range is expected to be in the range of 35,000 – 50,000 Euros depending on training and experience.

For further information, please contact Dr. Aris Bonanos, a.bonanos[at]cyi.ac.cy.

For full consideration, interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a confidential letter of interest and the names of three contactable referees by e-mail to HR[at]cyi.ac.cy requesting a Delivery Receipt. The deadline for applications is the 22nd March 2010. Please show the following reference in the subject heading: EEWRC_PENG_01_10. Please note that an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent upon receival of each application within 3 working days. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

*Please note that by submitting the names and contact details of referees all candidates are subject to    requests for reference from the referees given.