Part-time employment, 30%-40% for maximum of 16 months

Nicosia, Cyprus

May 2025

25/04/2025

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About the position CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research Centre of Excellence in Cyprus focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in the region. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. The research focus of CYENS is on interactive media, smart systems, and emerging technologies. Interactive media have become an integral part of our lives, changing the way that information is conveyed to the user and the ways users interact with devices, with other people, and with the world around them. Smart systems have offered a novel way of producing automated solutions to hard problems for which the mere use of the human intellect is insufficient. Research in CYENS integrates the Visual Sciences, Human Factors & Design, and Communications & Artificial Intelligence, in a tight synergy that provides a unique interdisciplinary research perspective that emphasizes an “Inspired by Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. CYENS is designed to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fuelling of the scientific, technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe. The successful candidate will be involved in the InclusiVR@Work Erasmus+ project which involves the development of a novel application that utilizes smart emerging technologies particularly Virtual Reality (VR). As part of the duties, the successful candidate will carry out the development of the VR application and research-related activities that include literature review, application development and evaluation, scientific paper authoring, research dissemination activities (i.e. presentations at conferences), research proposal preparation, and research program coordination. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator Dr Kalliopi Evangelia Stavroulia and the Visual Media Technologies Co-Lab MRG Leader, Dr Andreas Lanitis. Responsibilities of Research Associate:

1. Design and develop a VR app for the needs of the InclusiVR@Work Erasmus+ project using tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, or other VR development platforms, which also includes implementation, data gathering, testing and demonstration.
2. Research user needs and integrate insights into VR app design.
3. Proficiency in VR development tools, programming languages, and 3D modelling software.
4. Integrate VR hardware support, such as MetaOculus/Quest, HTC Vive, or other headsets.
5. Preparation/presentation of research papers at international conferences/workshops.
6. Contact with possible end users for pilot-testing purposes.
7. Work with interdisciplinary teams.
8. Document development processes and create technical reports.

• Ability to independently identify problems and carry out research work within the scope of the project.  

• Ability to interact with stakeholders in application domains and identify opportunities for collaboration.  

• 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 the ability to work independently and under pressure.  

• High levels of commitment, energy, and drive. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

 

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for: “Application for Software Developer-Researcher InclusiVR@Work project”.  Documents required :  

1. A cover letter which clearly specifies 1) contact details, 2) employment availability date, 3) rationale on why you think you would be a good fit for the position. 
2. A detailed curriculum vitae in English. 
3. Copies of academic transcripts BSc/MSc/PhD degree(s). 
4. Description of academic and research experiences as well as any plans for a research project related to the theme of the MRG (500 words maximum). 
5. Contact details of two referees, either two University professors or one University professor and one industry referee. 
6. Two (2) representative publications (if applicable). 

  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] .    CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally.    All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.