Project LinSol - Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II - Institute for Sustainable Energy

23 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Malta

Department

Office for Human Resources Management & Development

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Research Support Positions

Application Deadline

7 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)

Country

Malta

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 08/2026)

Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II

Project LinSol – “Novel Linear Solar Water Heating System for Mediterranean and similar Climates”

Funded by the Energy and Water Agency (EWA) under the Research and Innovation in projects in the Fields of Energy and Water- EWA-Call 2024-Stage 2 Programme – EWA 524/25/2

and any other projects undertaken by the Institute for Sustainable Energy.

 

Applications are invited for the post/s of Research Support Officer (RSO) to work on a part-time basis on the LinSol project, which is funded by the Energy and Water Agency (EWA). The RSO/s may also be required to assist in several other research and development tasks related to various other research projects undertaken by the Institute for Sustainable Energy.

 

Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. Previous experience or certification in solar thermal systems and/or related modelling software (e.g., TRNSYS, T*SOL, Polysun, etc.) will be considered an asset.

 

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

The selected candidate/s must be living in Malta for the period of employment.

 

The post is for a period of 24 months, and will entail the number of hours of work according to the availability of the successful candidate/s.

 

The initial remuneration per hour, inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustments, shall be €14.58.

 

Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Saturday, 7th February 2026. 

 

Late applications will not be considered. 

 

Further information may be obtained from http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment and should you have any queries, please send us an email on projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt .

 

 

Further Information

 

The LinSol project addresses a novel solar water heating system suitable for buildings having limited roof space, such as in densely-populated areas as in the case of the Island of Malta. Urban challenges may also include aesthetic restrictions and technical issues, such as long piping runs and shared roof ownership in flats, leading to limited application of traditional thermosiphon solar heater systems. To overcome these barriers, the project proposes a novel, visually-unobtrusive solar collector tailored for apartments and sensitive urban environments. The concept system aims to match the performance of existing technologies while being more space-efficient and cost-competitive. By the LinSol project’s conclusion, a working prototype will be developed to Technology Readiness Level 7, with plans for local production and international marketing. The RSO/s will be responsible for the execution of a number of tasks related to LinSol and other research projects presently being undertaken by the Institute for Sustainable Energy. Further information may be obtained from the Project Leader, Professor Luciano Mule’ Stagno at luciano.mule-stagno@um.edu.mt .

 

The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee/s will consist of the following:

• research and development activities related to the project;
• produce deliverables, write technical documentation, and prepare related reports within the stipulated time frames as specified in the project description of the Grant Agreement;
• work on the project workplan sub-tasks, which, taken together, meet all the project objectives on time;
• work flexible hours, so long as the pre-agreed sub-tasks are delivered on time and to acceptable standards, while keeping records of the actual time taken, on a task-by-task basis;
• keep detailed progress reports and abide to all the conditions imposed by the project’s Grant Agreement;
• assist in the dissemination process with the relevant stakeholders via workshops/seminars and work with other research officers to jointly prepare publications and/or patents;
• organise and attend regular project internal meetings and consortium meetings;
• travel and attend meetings/conferences as the need arises;
• assist in the preparation and writing of scientific publications, and
• perform any other project-related task as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.

 

The appointee/s will be expected to work primarily at the University Campus in Marsaxlokk and/or at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the Project leader.

 

The selection procedure will involve:

• a.   scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application).
• b.  shortlisting; and
• an interview and/or extended interview.

 

The post is for a period of 24 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

 

Office of the University 

Msida, 21st January 2026

Where to apply

Website

https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in Science or Engineering. Previous experience or certification in solar thermal systems and/or related modelling software (e.g., TRNSYS, T*SOL, Polysun, etc.) will be considered an asset.

Specific Requirements

Live in Malta

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Malta

Country

Malta

Geofield

Contact

City

Msida

Website

http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment

Street

University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA

E-Mail

projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt

STATUS: EXPIRED

• X (formerly Twitter)
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Whatsapp
• 
  More share options
  • E-mail
  • Pocket
  • Viadeo
  • Gmail
  • Weibo
  • Blogger
  • Qzone
  • YahooMail