PhD Scholarship in Urban Mobility Management: One scholarship for full-time PhD studies is offered as part of the prestigious 2022 European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant awarded to Associate Professor Stelios Timotheou for his 5-year, 2-million-euro project “Real-Time Urban Mobility Management via Intelligent UAV-based Sensing (URANUS)”. The scholarship will be carried out at the University of Cyprus.
Full-Time PhD Scholarship in Real-Time Urban Mobility Management via Intelligent UAV-based Sensing (URANUS)
Designation: Ph.D. Research Scholar
Research Area: Real-Time Urban Mobility Management via Intelligent UAV-based Sensing
Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- B.Sc. (or equivalent) degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other relevant field from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in English
- Strong analytical, algorithmic, and programming skills
- M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree and background in Mathematical Optimization and Control Theory are advantageous
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Stelios Timotheou and will enroll in either the Electrical Engineering or the Computer Engineering Ph.D. program at the University of Cyprus. The successful candidate is expected to conduct fundamental and/or applied research in the areas of data-driven and/or uncertainty-aware mathematical optimization and control, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification with application to intelligent transportation systems and UAV operational planning.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following items online through https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment/:
- Cover letter specifying the candidate’s availability and the degree they are interested in pursuing
- A statement with a short description of academic and research experiences as well as the reasons for applying for the specific scholarship (1 page)
- A detailed curriculum vitae in English, including a list of publications (if any)
- Copies of official BSc/MSc degree(s) and transcripts for each degree
- Copy of English language certificate (e.g., GCSE, IELTS Academic, ETS TOEFL)
- Contact details of two University Professors who can provide reference letters
Last Date for Apply: September 16, 2024
This information is based on the provided material. For any specific details or further inquiries, it’s advisable to contact Associate Professor Stelios Timotheou (stimo@ucy.ac.cy) or the KIOS Center of Excellence at +357 22 893 460 or via email at kioshiring@ucy.ac.cy.
