PhD Studentship

PHAETHON CoE invites applications for Fully Funded PhD Studentship in cutting-edge areas of energy research.

These positions are designed to attract outstanding and highly motivated graduates who wish to pursue doctoral studies within a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment.
Successful candidates will:

• Be enrolled as full-time PhD students at the University of Cyprus
• Conduct research within one of PHAETHON’s Research Units
• Have the possibility of joint or co-supervised PhD arrangements with the Technical University of Denmark and/or the University of Groningen (subject to eligibility and institutional approval)
• Participate in international collaborations, mobility periods, and research secondments

Research Areas

Applicants are invited to propose research aligned with one or more of the following areas:

• Renewable Energy Sources
• Photovoltaic Systems & Solar Power Plants
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Smart Grids & Power Systems
• Sustainable buildings, communities and cities[EC1.1]
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Energy
• Digital Twins & Energy Analytics
• Forecasting & Optimization Algorithms
• Green Hydrogen Technologies
• ICT Applications in Energy Systems
• GIS Applications in Energy Planning

Interdisciplinary and innovative research proposals are particularly encouraged.

What the Studentship Covers

The fully funded PhD Studentship includes:

• Monthly financial support (studentship stipend) within the range of €1,500–€2,500 gross
• Coverage of PhD tuition fees[EC2.1]
• Research support and access to state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure
• Opportunities for funded mobility and research visits to DTU and/or University of Groningen
• Participation in international conferences and scientific training

Academic Environment

PhD candidates will:

• Work under the supervision of internationally recognised researchers
• Engage in EU and nationally funded projects
• Publish in high-impact scientific journals
• Present research at leading international conferences
• Develop strong academic and transferable skills

PHAETHON offers a vibrant, multicultural, and research-intensive environment with strong links to industry, policymakers, and international research institutions.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Show clear motivation for doctoral research
• Possess analytical thinking and research skills
• Have excellent command of English
• Desirable qualifications include:
  • Research experience in relevant energy fields
  • Scientific publications or thesis work in related topics
  • Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
  • Experience with AI/ML methods or power system modelling

Conditional Offer

The award of the PHAETHON PhD Studentship is strictly conditional upon the candidate’s formal admission to a PhD programme at the University of Cyprus (UCY).
Selected candidates must submit a separate application to the relevant UCY PhD position, which is officially advertised and administered through the UCY Graduate School (https://www.ucy.ac.cy/graduateschool/), and must satisfy all academic admission requirements set by the respective Department.

The PHAETHON PhD Studentship will be activated only upon official confirmation of admission and enrolment as a UCY PhD student.

Who Should Apply?

We strongly encourage applications from:

• High-achieving graduates
• Local or International candidates seeking a high-quality European doctoral programme
• Candidates interested in joint doctoral degrees with leading EU universities

Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit:

• Letter of motivation (including proposed research interests)
• Full CV
• Copies of Bachelor’s degrees and transcripts
• Contact details of two academic referees
• Any relevant publications (where available)