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POSITION:

Research Associate- HealthXR Research Group

Category:

Full-time/ Part-time employment. An initial one-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal depending on performance and project needs.

Location:

Nicosia, Cyprus

preferred start date:

July 2025

Application Deadline:

30/05/2025

No. of positions:

1 if full-time, 2 if part-time

ABOUT THE POSITION:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

About the Position The Centre is seeking a  Research Associate to join its team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals. We are seeking a Research Associate with expertise in Social Sciences, Psychology, or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to join the HealthXR: Smart, Ubiquitous and Participatory Technologies for Healthcare Innovation multidisciplinary research group (MRG) at CYENS Centre of Excellence. This role supports high-impact projects focusing on pain assessment and psychophysiological interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly people with dementia and cancer, using virtual and augmented reality, wearables, and human-centered digital tools. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Constantinos Pattichis, MRG Leader, and Dr. Maria Matsangidou, Senior Research Fellow, HealthXR: Smart, Ubiquitous and Participatory Technologies for Healthcare Innovation.   Responsibilities:

Design, run, and analyze quantitative and qualitative user studies involving patient and healthy adults groups.

Lead ethical protocol preparation and submission to the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee.

Develop and execute multimodal data collection protocols involving observational, behavioral, physiological, and self-report measures.

Ensure data integrity and GDPR compliance, particularly when handling sensitive health data.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (i.e., clinicians, engineers, designers).

Support the preparation of scientific publications, deliverables, and reporting obligations.

Participate in user experience (UX) design, co-creation workshops, and inclusive technology development aligned with HCI and societal impact frameworks.

It may be necessary to travel for data collection and project meetings; all expenses will be covered.

General Qualifications & Requirements:

M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. from an accredited university in Psychology, Social Sciences, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields, or a related area. (Candidates with other backgrounds but an otherwise solid profile may also be considered). 
Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Having experience with patients and/or a license to collect medical data is not a requirement but will be considered an advantage.
Independence in creating study protocols and ethical documents for the National Bioethics Committee.
Previous research experience and publishing high-impact research papers will be an advantage.
Language requirements: Strong academic writing skills and English fluency.

*For non-EU applicants, a work permit will be required.

Profile of the ideal candidate:

Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.  
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, having the ability to deal confidently and politely with enquiries.  
Very good analytical skills coupled with attention to detail.  
Dynamic, adaptable, hands-on and results driven.
A team player with an ability to work independently and under pressure. 
High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS:

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position they are applying for: “Application for Research Associate”:

Full CV (including contact details).
Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time/part-time employment (d) contact details of two referees.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required. For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at [email protected] .

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