One (1) Full-time Research Fellow position of Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher A (R1*) at the EUt+ Coordination Centre, in the field of Digital Communications & Student Engagement.
CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
EUt+ Coordination Centre
RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION
(Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher A – R1*)
Turn big European ideas into content students actually engage with. Are you a sharp writer and digital storyteller? Then this role is for you.
Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) Full-time Research Fellow position of Postgraduate Associate / Assistant Researcher A (R1*) at the EUt+ Coordination Centre, in the field of Digital Communications & Student Engagement.
The EUt+ Coordination Centre (eut.cut.ac.cy) at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is seeking a dynamic, digitally fluent Digital Communications & Community Officer to lead its public communication and represent CUT within the European University of Technology (EUt+) Alliance (univ-tech.eu).
In this role you will be CUT’s primary ambassador for the EUt+ alliance among our student body and the wider public, translating complex academic collaborations into accessible, engaging content —online and in print— and leading the EUt+ Student Ambassadors initiative. The role is funded through the EUt+ Accelerate Project.
Key Responsibilities
Content, Editorial & Brand
Plan, write, edit and proofread engaging content across formats — articles, news, newsletters, press updates, brochures, guides and reports — for both digital and print channels.
Ensure quality and consistency across all content — accuracy, readability, and alignment with EUt+ and CUT brand guidelines — and guide colleagues, partner communication teams and Student Ambassadors on these standards and how to adapt content for their channels.
Digital Channels & Student Community
Develop, curate and publish native content for the alliance’s digital platforms, with a strong focus on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and the official web portals.
Lead, coordinate and grow the EUt+ Student Ambassadors initiative, mentoring student representatives and empowering them to advocate for the alliance on campus and online.
Design and deliver campaigns that introduce the vision and opportunities of EUt+ to students and the wider public; monitor engagement metrics and adapt to current digital trends and platform algorithms.
Alliance Liaison
Act as CUT’s liaison for WP9 (Communication & Dissemination), coordinating an editorial calendar and collecting content inputs from partner communication teams.
Contribute to WP9 KPIs, milestones, deliverables and reporting; liaise with the graphic-design team/external providers for the timely production of print and web materials; and organise and promote events (info sessions, ceremonies, conferences).
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from a recognized university in a writing-intensive or communication-related field, such as: Humanities (e.g., literature/philology, languages, history, philosophy), Social Sciences (e.g., International Relations, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology), Business, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or Media Studies.
Very good knowledge in writing, editing and proofreading skills in Greek and English, with the ability to translate complex, academic information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences across online and offline formats.
Strong media and information literacy, including the smart, ethical use of AI tools to support content ideation, copywriting, and daily workflows.
Hands-on skills with social-media platforms and tools
Strong organisational and project-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines.
The following will be considered as an advantage
Experience in digital communications, content management, community engagement, or a similar role.
Experience in the implementation of research/projects funded by national and/or European funds (e.g., Erasmus+, Horizon Europe).
Knowledge of additional EUt+ Alliance languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Latvian, Lithuanian).
Skills in graphic design and video editing.
Experience managing website content via a CMS (e.g., WordPress),
Mobility experience/International and professional mobility
Additional Experience & Skills
This role is designed to be supportive and developmental. The experience listed as an advantage may be useful but is not required to apply or to succeed in the position. Training and guidance will be provided where needed.
What We Offer
The opportunity to shape the digital identity, voice and student community of a flagship European University Alliance.
A dynamic, cross-cultural working environment with opportunities for European travel, networking, and professional development.
Creative freedom to design and implement modern digital campaigns and community-building programmes within an academic framework.
High visibility and active involvement in EU-level communication initiatives.
The appointment will be for a period of twelve (12) months with the prospect of renewal for twelve (12) months. The monthly gross salary for the position will be €2.136,33 based on the legislation currently in effect. From this amount, employee contributions will be deducted, according to current legislation. It is noted that there is a provision for a 13th salary (the cost of the 13th salary has been proportionally incorporated in the monthly remuneration).
Applicants are requested to submit the following
A letter in which they express their interest and which clearly shows the date on which they can assume duties in case of selection.
Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Proof of their qualifications.
The names and contact information of two people who are willing to provide references.
Complete contact information.
All the above must be combined in a single PDF document.
Applications must be submitted electronically at Application 2026CODE9_RF_EUT no later than Monday 27 July 2026 (23:59 GMT+2), which is the deadline for the submission of the applications.
For further information, please visit the EUt+ Coordination Centre webpage eut.cut.ac.cy or contact Professor Soteris Kalogirou at eut@cut.ac.cy.
Candidates who fulfil the requirements of the position may be invited for a personal interview by the Selection Committee. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application, once the procedure is completed. It is estimated that the procedure will be completed within 1 to 2 months from the deadline for the submission of 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.
Information on the Equality Policies, as well as opportunities for Research/Mobility and Professional Development can be found at the following link: DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUALITY POLICIES
The OTM-R (Open - Transparent - Merit Recruitment Policy) for Researchers of the University can be found at: OTM-R
The University has been granted by the European Commission the ‘HR Excellence in Research’ award, which recognises the University’s commitment for the continuous improvement of the working and research environment of its researchers. More information can be found at https://www.cut.ac.cy/strategy_for_researchers/
