The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) invites applications for part-time Research Associates to support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of activities under Work Packages (WPs 1-8) of the OpenEU project. The present call concerns the recruitment of researchers in response to emerging needs, as communicated to the OUC by the project’s central management team. A list of eligible candidates will be created based on the qualifications and experience of interested applicants. Priority will be given to addressing urgent requirements related to WPs 1, 4, and 8. The list will remain valid for a period of 12 months or until the completion of the project, with the aim of covering needs across all WPs. Should the existing pool of candidates prove insufficient to meet these needs, OUC reserves the right to issue a new call.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general support to the implementation of Work Packages’ activities.
• Liaise and communicate with OpenEU stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings related to WPs’ and/or the project overall.
• Support WPs activities, including data collection, desk research, and synthesis of findings.
• Significant contribution to the implementation and the timely completion of the project’s deliverables.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
3. Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate in an international project environment.
4. Strong analytical skills, including ability to manage, structure, and interpret data.
5. Experience with research tasks, documentation, or project-based work.
6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines within defined timelines.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Considered an asset)

1. Experience in EU-funded programmes.
2. Experience with project management tools, such as MS Teams, SharePoint and or Asana.
3. Experience in developing and executing strategic communication plans managing high impact events and enhancing visibility through targeted stakeholder engagement.
4. Proven ability to prepare reports, policy texts, strategic documents, and guidelines, with experience in programme implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
5. Knowledge of multilingualism, inclusion, internationalisation, or related areas.

For the application in pdf press here.

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

Applications, along with the above materials, should be submitted electronically at https://careers.ouc.ac.cy  by 15 May 2026.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding job responsibilities or WPs activities:

Mr. Christopher Christodoulides, OpenEU ExBo & WP1 Local Leader of the OUC

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

The Open University of Cyprus is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under Cyprus law.