Research Project Title: OenoWatch

The Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES) focuses on the development, use and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative methods in order to measure, assess, manage and communicate risk, and to analyze, design and implement decision-making mechanisms and systems. Our areas of focus revolve around two basic pillars; risk and decision science with an application to a number of horizontal areas such as: Security, Safety, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Industrial Processes.

OenoWatch aims to study, develop, implement and pilot a holistic phytosanitary and plant protection system based on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and a series of cutting-edge technologies, as well as the establishment of a Competence Center for Precision Viticulture. During the course of the project, a prototype UAS will be constructed with remote sensing indicators from multi-spectral sensors. Through OenoWatch, we will study, develop, and implement in pilot operation a holistic phytosanitary and plant protection Decision Support System using unmanned aerial vehicles, novel sensors and a series of other state-of-the-art technology.

For the implementation of the above project, we are seeking to recruit:

A Research Fellow

A Research Associate

Requirements

Participate/manage cross-discipline project teams for internal or project level activities

Planning and Tracking project schedule and major outcomes (incl. deliverables and milestones)

Supervision, coordination and/or execution of project related or non-project related technical tasks

Handling of communication both within the group and with external partners (academia/research, industrial, public authorities)

Reporting on both technical and management level on the projects on the level of deliverables, technical and management reports Responsible for managing the complete life cycle of idea->proposal->project->delivery of final outcome

Qualifications and Skills:

For the Research Fellow position – BSc/MSc/PhD degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or similar degree

At least 3 years work experience in related sector

Ability to manage and control large scale projects involving multi-disciplinary teams respecting project objectives, requirements and constraints

Ability to coordinate local teams and consortia to fulfill the project objectives

Ability to analyse, interpret as well as communicate data

Ability to coordinate local teams and consortia to fulfill the project objectives

Ability to analyse, interpret as well as communicate data

For the Research Associate position – BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or similar degree

Good programming skills and knowledge of programming development tools, operating systems, programming concepts

Experience in embedded systems.

Willingness to continuously learn and apply new tools, 3rd party APIs.

Both posts require:

Ability to work with agreed deadlines

Fluent oral and writing English skills

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent command of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

General

A genuine interest in the areas of interest of OenoWatch. Previous experience is highly appreciated;

Good communication skills and good proficiency in English (both oral and written);

Be located in Cyprus and be willing to travel to the test side (in Cyprus).

Ability to function as a team member, work independently and take responsibility for own research goals.

Candidates should submit:

A motivation letter

Copies of relevant qualifications

CV

Employment conditions

We offer a fixed-term (24-month) position, for the duration of the OenoWatch project.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted to the EUC Research Office at [email protected] by the 30th of July 2021.

All applications shall be treated in strict confidentiality and only candidates that meet the job specifications will be contacted.