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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: RESEARCH ASSOCIATES

AT THE CYPRUS CENTER FOR TRUSTWORTHY AI (CYCAT)

The Open Univeristy of Cyprus CyCAT team is accepting applications for up to three (3) positions for employment on various funded research projects in which the CyCAT is involved. We are interested in candidates with the following profiles:

  • Data Scientist / Researcher
  • User Interaction (UX) Researcher
  • Research Assistant / Lab Coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

  1. Ability to collaborate with other members of the team; team-oriented disposition.
  2. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  3. BSc and/or MSc in Computer or Information Science or other related field (e.g., HCI, Statistics, Data Science, Communication and Media (with emphasis on quantitative approaches).
  4. Excellent knowledge of English; ability to understand technical texts in English.
  5. A portfolio of successfully completed projects (for interaction designer or developer candidates).
  6. Analytical and detail oriented.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Doctoral degree in a related area.
  2. Documented experience in preparing / publishing scientific articles in a related area.
  3. Experience with statistical analysis and data management in R and/or Python.
  4. Knowledge in the areas of applied machine learning and/or natural language processing.
  5. Experience in writing grant proposals.
  6. Previous participation in European projects.

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/apply  by 6 May 2026.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Any questions about the positions may also be addressed to the CyCAT Co-Directors: Dr. Jahna Otterbacher (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Dr. Styliani Kleanthous (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Questions concerning the application process may be directed to the OUC Research Office by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone +357 2241.1692.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

The Open University of Cyprus is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy in relation to hiring and supporting the career development of all people, and encourages individuals, irrespective of gender or gender reassignment, to apply for academic, research and administrative job openings. The Open University of Cyprus does not discriminate on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, color, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, ethnicity, nationality, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, or sexual orientation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Cyprus.