DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL BUSINESS

Full Time Marie Skłodowska-Curie  Research Fellow (Doctoral Candidate) Position on the topic of "Metaverse Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)"

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) full time Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow (Doctoral Candidate) in the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) in the research fields of Metaverse Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The selected MSCA fellow will work for 36 months within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Industrial Doctorate (MSCA-DN-ID) Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).  Recruitment involves physical mobility. In addition, the fellow will participate in networking and career events, workshops and is expected to present his/her work at international conferences.  The fellow will be spending part of his/her time at the Cyprus University of Technology and will be also seconded for part of his/her time at a non-academic partner of the AGORA project.

AGORA  Project

Metaverse is set to revolutionize online and real-world interactions. Europe, aiming to lead in this sector, must address its challenges in line with its values. The AGORA Network offers a holistic understanding of the metaverse, blending technical, business and social insights. It prepares early-stage researchers for roles in academia, industry, and policymaking through its unique inter-sectoral network. The initiative will involve 17 'Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellows' for both academic and industrial research.

Description

As metaverses operate in real-time their wide adoption is expected to create digital public spaces for interaction in which the already possible online interactions are intensified and blended with the physical world as never before. The extensive adoption of metaverses will possibly lead to increased screen time and bandwidth consumption. As a result, users will be creating exponentially more data as they engage in metaverse aenironments, for work, play and other activities. Data arising using metaverses can contribute to value creation. This project will focus on how and which data could be gathered, what are the boundaries of relevant data management practices arises and what data management policies will be appropriate and ethical, whether and to what extent such data could be monetized while ensuring responsible data use.

Position

One (1) research fellow to be recruited by the host organization of the Cyprus University of Technology, Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business, Paphos, Cyprus for the duration of three (3) years under full employment contract.

Requirements & Qualifications

1.  Mobility Requirement: At the time of recruitment, not have resided (or carried out his/her main activity e.g. work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus, for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately prior to the reference recruitment date.

2.  An academic record, including a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from accredited universities in Computer Science, Management or other related field that would prepare the candidate to engage in this research.

3.  Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.

4.  Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.

5.  Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications

1. Ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually
2. Previous experience in research.
3. Background in case study, qualitative and/or other empirical research methods.
4. Experience in academic writing (if available).
5. Record of scholarly publications (if available).
6. Ability to work independently and accurately.
7. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high-quality output.
8. Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Benefits

• The monthly gross salary for this position will be 2,635.00 Euro. From this amount employer and employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted (Note: the monthly gross salary after the deduction of employer contributions amounts to €2283.36 for 143.33 working hours per month, based on current legislation). 13th salary is provided and has been incorporated into the monthly gross salary. In addition, the fellow will be entitled to family and mobility allowances, according to the regulations of the Marie S. Curie Actions Programme regulations.                                                                                                                                      In total, the funding covers: (a) living/salary, (b) family allowance (€495 per month) for fellows with spouses or dependent children and (c) mobility allowance (€600 per month - no restrictions on what this is spent on)
• Personal Career Development Plan, opportunities for international collaboration, attending outstanding conferences/events and exchanges to world-class academic and industrial partners will take place
•  Registration for a PhD at Cyprus University of Technology
• Training in a range of state-of-the-art scientific skills, intellectual property, research commercialization, project management 
• Secondment placements within the network’s non-academic partners (50% of the period).

Applicants are requested to submit the following

1.  Curriculum vitae (CV)

2.   Letter of motivation/research statement (500–1000 words) explaining why you would like to be part of a doctoral network and what you feel you can contribute to this PhD position.

3.   Copies of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.  If you have not completed the master's degree, you should provide a transcript of courses completed and your estimated date for the master´s degree completion.

4.   Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).

5.   Name and contact information of two referees.

6.   Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.

7. (Optional) Publications and other scientific work, if any.

Applications and all supporting documentation must be sent via email at: HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for HE MSCA AGORA DC12 Position” – Department of Management, Entrepreneurship & Digital Business”

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 17th of July 2024, 12:00 (noon) – applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Start of the fellowship: August/September 2024

For further information, please contact Dr. Ariana Polyviou at email ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy

Information and applications for the PhD program, are available at: PhD Studies at Cyprus University of Technology

Please note that applications sent through alternative channels will not be taken into consideration. If requested, you should be able to provide certified copies of your supporting documentation.

When assessing candidates to determine the most qualified individual, we will place significant emphasis on their project proposal, educational background, technological proficiency, experience, as well as personal and interpersonal attributes. Additionally, we will consider their motivation, aspirations, potential, and passion for the Metaverse during the evaluation process.

Your privacy is important to us. When you apply for a position with us, be assured that any personal data shared during the application process will be handled in strict accordance with GDPR guidelines, ensuring the confidentiality and security of your information. Please be aware that, as part of our collaborative approach, your application may be shared with other partners within the AGORA consortium for evaluation, consideration and confirmation.

It is noted that the Cyprus University of Technology:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

  ΘΕΣΗ ΕΙΔΙΚΟΥ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΙΚΟΥ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΟΥ (ΕΕΠ) ΜΕ ΣΥΜΒΑΣΗ

ΤΜΗΜΑ ΓΕΩΠΟΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ, ΒΙΟΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗΣ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΩΝ (ΓΕΒΕΤ)

ΣΧΟΛΗ ΓΕΩΤΕΧΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ (ΓΕΔΙΠ)

Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου δέχεται αιτήσεις για την πλήρωση μιας (1) θέσης Ειδικού Εκπαιδευτικού Προσωπικού (ΕΕΠ) με σύμβαση στην Ειδικότητα «Επιστήμη και Τεχνολογία Φυτικής Παραγωγής» για το Τμήμα Γεωπονικών Επιστημών, Βιοτεχνολογίας και Επιστήμης Τροφίμων (ΓΕΒΕΤ).                                                  

Οι υποψήφιες/οι πρέπει να κατέχουν:

• Πτυχίο Πανεπιστημίου από Αναγνωρισμένο Πανεπιστήμιο στα σχετικά γνωστικά αντικείμενα
• Πολύ καλή γνώση της ελληνικής και αγγλικής γλώσσας σύμφωνα με το πλαίσιο αποδεκτών τεκμηρίων από την Επιτροπή Δημόσιας Υπηρεσίας

Τα ακόλουθα θα θεωρηθούν ως πρόσθετα προσόντα / πλεονέκτημα:

• Διδακτορικός τίτλος, διδακτική εμπειρία σε πανεπιστημιακό επίπεδο, πείρα στην οργάνωση εργαστηρίων καθώς και ερευνητικό / συγγραφικό έργο θα αποτελούν πλεονέκτημα.

Η εγκεκριμένη Μισθοδοτική Κλίμακα για το Ειδικό Εκπαιδευτικό Προσωπικό είναι η Α8-Α10-Α11. Η πλήρωση της θέσης αυτής θα είναι με σύμβαση. Η/Ο υποψήφια/ος που θα επιλεγεί μπορεί να τοποθετηθεί σε οποιαδήποτε βαθμίδα της πιο πάνω κλίμακας ανάλογα με τα προσόντα και την πείρα της/του.

Η πλήρωση της θέσης αυτής θα είναι με σύμβαση ενός (1) έτους, η οποία δύναται να ανανεωθεί στη λήξη της.

Επιπλέον,

(α) Σύμφωνα με τον «Περί Εργοδοτούμενων με Εργασία Ορισμένου Χρόνου (Απαγόρευση  Δυσμενούς Μεταχείρισης) Νόμο του 2003», με την συμπλήρωση σύμβασης εργασίας συνολικής περιόδου τριάντα (30) μηνών η σύμβαση μετατρέπεται αυτόματα σε σύμβαση αορίστου διάρκειας, και

(β) τα μέλη ΕΕΠ που κατέχουν μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο ή ισότιμο επαγγελματικό τίτλο και τουλάχιστον οκτώ (8) χρόνια ευδόκιμης υπηρεσίας στο Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου στη θέση Ειδικού Εκπαιδευτικού Προσωπικού (ΕΕΠ), κρίνονται υποχρεωτικά για μονιμοποίηση.

Οι υποψήφιες/οι δεν είναι απαραίτητο να είναι πολίτες της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας.

Οι ενδιαφερόμενες/οι πρέπει να υποβάλουν τα ακόλουθα:

1. Επιστολή στην οποία να παρουσιάζεται σύντομη ανασκόπηση του διδακτικού/ερευνητικού τους έργου, καθώς και σύντομη περιγραφή των μελλοντικών επιστημονικών τους σχεδίων. Επίσης να αναφέρεται η ημερομηνία κατά την οποία μπορούν να αναλάβουν καθήκοντα σε περίπτωση επιλογής.
2. Βιογραφικό σημείωμα (στα Αγγλικά ή στα Ελληνικά)
3. Αποδεικτικά στοιχεία προσόντων
4. Ονόματα και στοιχεία δύο ατόμων από τα οποία πιθανόν να ζητηθούν συστάσεις

Καθήκοντα / Ευθύνες

1. Παροχή διδακτικού έργου (διδασκαλία εργαστηριακών μαθημάτων, φροντιστηρίων κλπ), επίβλεψη της εργασίας και πρακτικής άσκησης φοιτητριών/ών ή/και αυτόνομη διδασκαλία μαθημάτων (για κατόχους διδακτορικού), ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του Τμήματος.
2. Ανάπτυξη, οργάνωση και εύρυθμη λειτουργία των εργαστηρίων του Τμήματος.

Σημειώνεται ότι η έδρα των ατόμων που θα επιλεγούν θα είναι η Λεμεσός και/ή η Πάφος και/ή οποιαδήποτε άλλη Επαρχία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας.

Επισημαίνεται ότι, με βάση τον Περί Προϋπολογισμού του Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου του 2023 (Νόμος 2023), άρθρο 18, το ακαδημαϊκό προσωπικό ή άλλο εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό έχει υποχρέωση να διαμένει μόνιμα στην Δημοκρατία για όσο χρόνο εργοδοτείται από το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου και η καταβολή των αποδοχών του από το Πανεπιστήμιο θα γίνεται εφόσον τηρείται η πιο πάνω υποχρέωση.

Αιτήσεις που δεν ικανοποιούν τις προδιαγραφές της προκήρυξης αυτής δεν θα προωθηθούν στα αρμόδια όργανα του Πανεπιστημίου.

Συνοδευτικά στοιχεία που έχουν υποβληθεί στο παρελθόν δε λαμβάνονται υπόψη και πρέπει να υποβληθούν εκ νέου.

Οι αιτήσεις υποβάλλονται ηλεκτρονικά μέσω του συνδέσμου:

ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ (cut.ac.cy)

Όλα τα αρχεία είναι απαραίτητο να είναι σε μορφή PDF.

Μετά την καταχώρηση της ηλεκτρονικής αίτησης οι υποψήφιες/οι λαμβάνουν αυτοματοποιημένο μήνυμα το οποίο δηλώνει την επιτυχή υποβολή της αίτησης. Σημειώνεται ότι μετά την υποβολή της αίτησης δεν επιτρέπεται οποιαδήποτε αλλαγή.

Τελευταία ημερομηνία υποβολής αιτήσεων είναι η 17 Μάϊου 2024 και ώρα 14:30 (ώρα Κύπρου)

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, οι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες μπορούν να επικοινωνήσουν στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση recruitments.sts@cut.ac.cy ή στα τηλέφωνα  +357 25002436  και +357 25002210

Σημειώνεται ότι:

• Το ΤΕΠΑΚ εφαρμόζει πολιτική ίσων ευκαιριών στο πλαίσιο των προσλήψεων και στα επακόλουθα στάδια επαγγελματικής σταδιοδρομίας και ενθαρρύνει άτομα όλων των φύλων όπως υποβάλουν αίτηση για όλα τα επίπεδα στελέχωσης Ακαδημαϊκού και Διοικητικού Προσωπικού.
• Το Πανεπιστήμιο δεν κάνει καμία διάκριση σε σχέση με τη φυλή, το χρώμα, τη θρησκεία, το φύλο, την εθνικότητα, την ηλικία, τη σωματική ικανότητα, την οικογενειακή κατάσταση και το  σεξουαλικό προσανατολισμό.

  ΘΕΣΗ ΕΙΔΙΚΟΥ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΙΚΟΥ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΟΥ (ΕΕΠ) ΜΕ ΣΥΜΒΑΣΗ

ΤΜΗΜΑ ΓΕΩΠΟΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ, ΒΙΟΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗΣ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΩΝ (ΓΕΒΕΤ)

ΣΧΟΛΗ ΓΕΩΤΕΧΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ (ΓΕΔΙΠ)

Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου δέχεται αιτήσεις για την πλήρωση μιας (1) θέσης Ειδικού Εκπαιδευτικού Προσωπικού (ΕΕΠ) με σύμβαση στην ειδικότητα «Επιστήμη και Τεχνολογία Τροφίμων» για το Τμήμα Γεωπονικών Επιστημών, Βιοτεχνολογίας και Επιστήμης Τροφίμων (ΓΕΒΕΤ).                                                          

Οι υποψήφιες/οι πρέπει να κατέχουν:

• Πτυχίο Πανεπιστημίου από Αναγνωρισμένο Πανεπιστήμιο στα σχετικά γνωστικά αντικείμενα
• Πολύ καλή γνώση της ελληνικής και αγγλικής γλώσσας σύμφωνα με το πλαίσιο αποδεκτών τεκμηρίων από την Επιτροπή Δημόσιας Υπηρεσίας

Τα ακόλουθα θα θεωρηθούν ως πρόσθετα προσόντα / πλεονέκτημα:

• Διδακτορικός τίτλος, διδακτική εμπειρία σε πανεπιστημιακό επίπεδο, πείρα στην οργάνωση εργαστηρίων καθώς και ερευνητικό / συγγραφικό έργο θα αποτελούν πλεονέκτημα.

Η εγκεκριμένη Μισθοδοτική Κλίμακα για το Ειδικό Εκπαιδευτικό Προσωπικό είναι η Α8-Α10-Α11. Η πλήρωση της θέσης αυτής θα είναι με σύμβαση. Η/Ο υποψήφια/ος που θα επιλεγεί μπορεί να τοποθετηθεί σε οποιαδήποτε βαθμίδα της πιο πάνω κλίμακας ανάλογα με τα προσόντα και την πείρα της/του.

Η πλήρωση της θέσης αυτής θα είναι με σύμβαση ενός (1) έτους, η οποία δύναται να ανανεωθεί στη λήξη της.

Επιπλέον,

(α) Σύμφωνα με τον «Περί Εργοδοτούμενων με Εργασία Ορισμένου Χρόνου (Απαγόρευση  Δυσμενούς Μεταχείρισης) Νόμο του 2003», με την συμπλήρωση σύμβασης εργασίας συνολικής περιόδου τριάντα (30) μηνών η σύμβαση μετατρέπεται αυτόματα σε σύμβαση αορίστου διάρκειας, και

(β) τα μέλη ΕΕΠ που κατέχουν μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο ή ισότιμο επαγγελματικό τίτλο και τουλάχιστον οκτώ (8) χρόνια ευδόκιμης υπηρεσίας στο Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου στη θέση Ειδικού Εκπαιδευτικού Προσωπικού (ΕΕΠ), κρίνονται υποχρεωτικά για μονιμοποίηση.

Οι υποψήφιες/οι δεν είναι απαραίτητο να είναι πολίτες της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας.

Οι ενδιαφερόμενες/οι πρέπει να υποβάλουν τα ακόλουθα:

1. Επιστολή στην οποία να παρουσιάζεται σύντομη ανασκόπηση του διδακτικού/ερευνητικού τους έργου, καθώς και σύντομη περιγραφή των μελλοντικών επιστημονικών τους σχεδίων. Επίσης να αναφέρεται η ημερομηνία κατά την οποία μπορούν να αναλάβουν καθήκοντα σε περίπτωση επιλογής.
2. Βιογραφικό σημείωμα (στα Αγγλικά ή στα Ελληνικά)
3. Αποδεικτικά στοιχεία προσόντων
4. Ονόματα και στοιχεία δύο ατόμων από τα οποία πιθανόν να ζητηθούν συστάσεις

Καθήκοντα / Ευθύνες

1. Παροχή διδακτικού έργου (διδασκαλία εργαστηριακών μαθημάτων, φροντιστηρίων κλπ), επίβλεψη της εργασίας και πρακτικής άσκησης φοιτητριών/ών ή/και αυτόνομη διδασκαλία μαθημάτων (για κατόχους διδακτορικού), ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του Τμήματος.
2. Ανάπτυξη, οργάνωση και εύρυθμη λειτουργία των εργαστηρίων του Τμήματος.

Σημειώνεται ότι η έδρα των ατόμων που θα επιλεγούν θα είναι η Λεμεσός και/ή η Πάφος και/ή οποιαδήποτε άλλη Επαρχία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας.

Επισημαίνεται ότι, με βάση τον Περί Προϋπολογισμού του Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου του 2023 (Νόμος 2023), άρθρο 18, το ακαδημαϊκό προσωπικό ή άλλο εκπαιδευτικό προσωπικό έχει υποχρέωση να διαμένει μόνιμα στην Δημοκρατία για όσο χρόνο εργοδοτείται από το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου και η καταβολή των αποδοχών του από το Πανεπιστήμιο θα γίνεται εφόσον τηρείται η πιο πάνω υποχρέωση.

Αιτήσεις που δεν ικανοποιούν τις προδιαγραφές της προκήρυξης αυτής δεν θα προωθηθούν στα αρμόδια όργανα του Πανεπιστημίου.

Συνοδευτικά στοιχεία που έχουν υποβληθεί στο παρελθόν δε λαμβάνονται υπόψη και πρέπει να υποβληθούν εκ νέου.

Οι αιτήσεις υποβάλλονται ηλεκτρονικά μέσω του συνδέσμου:

ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ (cut.ac.cy)

Όλα τα αρχεία είναι απαραίτητο να είναι σε μορφή PDF.

Μετά την καταχώρηση της ηλεκτρονικής αίτησης οι υποψήφιες/οι λαμβάνουν αυτοματοποιημένο μήνυμα το οποίο δηλώνει την επιτυχή υποβολή της αίτησης. Σημειώνεται ότι μετά την υποβολή της αίτησης δεν επιτρέπεται οποιαδήποτε αλλαγή.

Τελευταία ημερομηνία υποβολής αιτήσεων είναι η 17 Μάϊου 2024 και ώρα 14:30 (ώρα Κύπρου)

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, οι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες μπορούν να επικοινωνήσουν στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση recruitments.sts@cut.ac.cy ή στα τηλέφωνα  +357 25002436  και +357 25002210

Σημειώνεται ότι:

• Το ΤΕΠΑΚ εφαρμόζει πολιτική ίσων ευκαιριών στο πλαίσιο των προσλήψεων και στα επακόλουθα στάδια επαγγελματικής σταδιοδρομίας και ενθαρρύνει άτομα όλων των φύλων όπως υποβάλουν αίτηση για όλα τα επίπεδα στελέχωσης Ακαδημαϊκού και Διοικητικού Προσωπικού.
• Το Πανεπιστήμιο δεν κάνει καμία διάκριση σε σχέση με τη φυλή, το χρώμα, τη θρησκεία, το φύλο, την εθνικότητα, την ηλικία, τη σωματική ικανότητα, την οικογενειακή κατάσταση και το  σεξουαλικό προσανατολισμό.

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic positions at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

FACULTY OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS

• Two (2) positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:          “Studio Practice and Theory in Two-Dimensional Creation (Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media) and/or in Three-Dimensional Creation (Sculpture, Constructions, Installations) and/or Technological Applications in Art-New Media (with emphasis in Video Art, Interactive Environments and Installations, and in Digital Applications for Images and Sound)”

It is noted that the elected candidate will be situated in Limassol and/or Paphos and/or any other district in the Republic of Cyprus.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the Bachelor’s and of the Master’s degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S).

The above specializations are considered of exceptional and unquestionable particularity, for which the authorship of a doctoral thesis and the acquisition of a doctoral degree are either not possible or not common. Therefore, for the above posts, there is no requirement for a doctoral degree. The minimum qualifications that are required for the above mentioned academic positions, including publications and academic experience, are contained within the provisions of article 26B of the Cyprus University of Technology Law of 2012 (111(I)/2012), as it was published in the official Government Gazette on July 17, 2012, Issue no. 4348 and are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/exception-far/?languageId=1

Candidates should especially take note of the minimum requirement for at least (5) years (for applications to the Lecturer rank) of autonomous teaching or research work, after the award of the Master’s Degree, at an accredited institution of higher or highest education, or equivalent research centre.

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied in the E-Recruiting Platform.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

It is noted that, according to the Cyprus University of Technology Budget Law 2023 (article 18), academic or other teaching staff are obliged to have a permanent stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their employment at the Cyprus University of Technology and the University will proceed to payment of their remuneration provided that the above obligation is fulfilled.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available for the Spring Semester 2025 which begins on January 2025 (commencement of employment between November 2024 and January 2025), unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Τhursday 11 July 2024 (at 23:59 GMT+2), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include List of Exhibitions (solo, as well as participations in group exhibitions, and in internationally recognized art events). The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their artistic and, where applicable, research projects, as well as a brief description of their future artistic and research plans - up to 500 words
4. Artist’s Portfolio
5. Additional material related to three most representative artistic (and/or research) work.
6. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
7. Official (detailed) documents of their previous (academic) employment
8. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
9. Contact Details
10. Names and email addresses of at least three academics (women and/or men), who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees (women and men) of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS

SPECIAL SCIENTIST FOR RESEARCH/SENIOR RESEARCHER B’ POSITION

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) Part-time Special Scientist for Research / Senior Researcher B’ position at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics in the field of “Civil Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring”.

Applicants should have:

• A Ph.D. title from a recognized university in one or a combination of the following fields of study: Civil Engineering / Structural Health Monitoring.
• At least a total of seven (7) years of autonomous research work after the award of the doctoral title, at a recognized University or research center.
• Publication of works, such as articles in international scientific journals of well-known reputation or monographs or books of recognized publishing companies, substantiating a remarkable autonomous research work.
• Ability of instructing and promoting research, instruction or significant contribution in research programmes or ensuring financing research activities.
• Indications of international recognition of the candidate’s contribution to the field of civil engineering, such as research reports, invitations for scientific lectures, assignment of the evaluation of articles and research reports, participation in committees for the publication of scientific journals or participation in the organization of seminars.
• Experience in field testing for data acquisition (encompassing both static and dynamic types).
• Ability to perform analysis and system identification on acquired data.
• Proficiency in developing structural finite element models utilizing the ANSYS or similar software.
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written) as indicated in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission.
• Organizational and communication skills, willingness to take initiatives, responsibility and teamwork.

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Extensive research experience in the specialized field of structural health monitoring or infrastructure and cultural heritage.

The selected researcher will work within the CONNECTING (Research and Innovation Knowledge Centre for Engineering in Heritage) project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus under contract SMALL SCALE INFRASTRUCTURES/1222/0062, for an initial period of six (6) months with the prospect of renewal. The monthly gross salary for the position will range between €561,36 and €865,84, based on legislation into effect. From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.  It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A complete curriculum vitae
2. A one-page summary of their research experience and future research goals
3. A copy of their most representative publication (if applicable)
4. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references

5. Proof of their qualifications
6. Complete contact information along with dates available for an interview and for commencing employment

Applications must be sent via email at: HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for Special Scientist for Research/Senior Researcher B’ Position in “Civil Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring”– Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics” no later than Friday 19 April 2024, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications. 

For further information visit the University’s webpage at http://www.cut.ac.cy

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.

• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

One (1) position at the rank Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:

“Port and Maritime Economics”

It is noted that the elected candidate will be situated in Limassol and/or Paphos and/or any other district in the Republic of Cyprus.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied in the e-Recruiting Platform.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

It is noted that, according to the Cyprus University of Technology Budget Law 2023 (article 18), academic or other teaching staff are obliged to have a permanent stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their employment at the Cyprus University of Technology and the University will proceed to payment of their remuneration provided that the above obligation is fulfilled.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

Ιt is expected that the successful candidate will be available for the Spring Semester 2025 which begins on January 2025 (commencement of employment between November 2024 and January 2025), unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Friday, 28 of June 2024 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
4. Three (3) representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
5. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
6. Contact Details
7. Names and email addresses of at least three (3) academics (women and/or men) who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees (men and women) of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

• One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:

‘Acute Care Nursing with Emphasis in Emergency and Intensive / Critical Care Nursing or Emergency Nursing Care or Intensive / Critical Care Nursing’

It is noted that the elected candidate will be situated in Limassol and/or Paphos and/or any other district in the Republic of Cyprus.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied in the E-Recruiting Platform.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

It is noted that, according to the Cyprus University of Technology Budget Law 2023 (article 18), academic or other teaching staff are obliged to have a permanent stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their employment at the Cyprus University of Technology and the University will proceed to payment of their remuneration provided that the above obligation is fulfilled.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available for the Spring Semester 2025 which begins on January 2025 (commencement of employment between November 2024 and January 2025), unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Friday, 28 June 2024 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
4. Three representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
5. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
6. Contact Details
7. Names and email addresses of at least three academics (women and/or men) who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees (men and women) of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATICS

FΑCULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

• One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:

“Programming Languages”

It is noted that the elected candidate will be situated in Limassol and/or Paphos and/or any other district in the Republic of Cyprus.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied in the E-Recruiting Platform.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

It is noted that, according to the Cyprus University of Technology Budget Law 2023 (article 18), academic or other teaching staff are obliged to have a permanent stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their employment at the Cyprus University of Technology and the University will proceed to payment of their remuneration provided that the above obligation is fulfilled.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available for the Spring Semester 2025 which begins on January 2025 (commencement of employment between November 2024 and January 2025), unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Friday, 28 June 2024 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
4. Three representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
5. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
6. Contact Details
7. Names and email addresses of at least three academics (women and/or men) who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees (men and women) of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATICS

RESEARCH FELLOW (POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER) POSITIONS

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill four (4) Part-time Research Fellow (Postdoctoral researcher) positions at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics in the field of “Shallow Geothermal Energy”.

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree and a PhD degree from a recognized university in one or a combination of the following fields of study: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or any other related disciplines
• Organizational skills
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)

• Experience in preparing, submitting, and managing research projects will be considered as an advantage.

The monthly gross salary will be between €1005,63 and €2562,44, based on legislation into effect. This amount will be based on the profile of the candidate as well as on the hours/month which will be agreed.

Τhe appointment will be for a period of six (6) months with the prospect of renewal of up to 18 months. The monthly gross salary for the position will be up to €2562.44. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).  

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A complete curriculum vitae
2. A summary of their research experience and future research goals (up to 2 pages)
3. Proof of their qualifications
4. Complete contact information along with dates available for an interview and for commencing employment

5. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references

Applications must be sent via email at: HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) Positions in ‘Shallow Geothermal Energy’, Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics” no later than Friday 29 March 2024, which is the deadline for the submission of the applications. 

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.

• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

For further information visit the University’s webpage at www.cut.ac.cy or contact Prof. Paul Christodoulides at paul.christodoulides@cut.ac.cy

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CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ΑGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCE

RESEARCH FELLOW (POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER) POSITION

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) Part-time Research Fellow position (Postdoctoral researcher) at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science in the field of “Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services”.

Applicants should have:

• A Doctoral degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university in one or a combination of the following fields of study: Environmental Economics or Agricultural Economics or other relevant field
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Organizational skills

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Experience in participation in relevant research projects.

Τhe appointment will begin on April 2nd, 2024 through March 31st, 2025 with the prospect of renewal for an additional 12 months. The monthly gross salary for the position will be € 2.074,26, according to current legislation. From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect. It is noted that there is provision for 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration as analyzed above).

Applicants are requested to submit the following:

1. A complete curriculum vitae
2. A summary of their research experience and future research goals (up to two pages)

3. The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references

4. Proof of their qualifications

5. Complete contact information along with dates available for an interview and for commencing employment
 

Applications must be sent via email at: HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for Research Fellow (Postdoctoral researcher) in Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services – Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science no later than Thursday, February 29, 2024 which is the deadline for the submission of the applications. 

For further information visit the University’s webpage at https://www.cut.ac.cy/

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.

• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.