Special Scientist on Middleware at Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus

The research laboratory of Software Engineering and Internet Technologies
(SEIT) of the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus,
announces one full time Special Scientist position in Technology Enhanced
Learning for two Erasmus+ projects that the SEIT Lab coordinates.
SEIT focuses its research activities on two important areas of Information
Technology, namely Software Engineering and Internet Technologies. In the
first area, SEIT focuses on Cloud Computing, Service Oriented Architectures,
Context-Aware Middleware Platforms and Smart and Mobile Computing for
the development of pervasive, self-adaptive applications and Smart IoT
services. In the second area, the Laboratory concentrates on the development
of ICT-enabled Environments, platforms and tools for implementing Health
monitoring and support services, Smart and Personalised services for Elders,
Assistive Technologies for people with disabilities and Creativity services. The
lab also pursues activities related to Technology Enhanced Learning,
E-Business, EGovernment and developing environments for elders' social
inclusion, active ageing and independent living. Finally, the lab's research is
also related to Creativity, Recommender Systems and Crowd Sourcing.
The candidate is expected to be a highly-motivated individual with proven
capability to work in a demanding multi-disciplinary research environment
and eager to be actively engaged in the demanding activities of European
projects, collaborating efficiently with the SEIT research team. The successful
candidate will also be involved in research proposals in various EU
programmes for which the SEIT Lab participates/contributes to.
Minimum requirements:
1. Masters Degree in the above mentioned areas.
2. Experience in E.U. funded projects related to ICT.
3. Proven research work in one or more of the following areas:
Technology Enhanced Learning, Educational Technologies, Digital
technologies.
A PhD degree in the above areas will be strongly considered as a favourable
qualification. Expertise in ICT, Web development, e-Government will be
considered as a favourable qualification.
The successful applicant will be primarily involved in two Erasmus+ projects,
for which the SEIT lab is the coordinating partner. The VeLoCiTy project will
develop an innovative virtual world environment, offering in this way high
quality learning opportunities for unemployed and misemployed adults to
adapt to different working environments and interviews, thus addressing
the problem of job finding in different countries with different cultures and
practices. The World-of-Physics project aims to assist students in studying
the Physics domain with the utilization of innovative technologies like virtual
reality.
The position is on a contract basis of one year, subject to renewal. The
monthly employment cost is equal to EUR 1500-1700 depending on
qualifications. Employee and employer contributions will be deducted from
the above amount. The position does not include a 13th salary bonus or
medical insurance coverage.
Interested candidates should submit the following items, in PDF format,
via e-mail to: Prof. George A. Papadopoulos, email: george-AT-cs.ucy.ac.cy,
CC: achilleas-AT-cs.ucy.ac.cy :
i. Cover letter that specifies their employment availability date.
ii. A detailed curriculum vitae in Greek or in English (contact address and
telephone number should be included).
iii. Copies of transcripts of MSc/PhD degree(s).
iv. The names and contact details of at least two persons that can provide
references.
Application deadline is the 29th of December 2016.
For more details and other information, interested individuals may contact:
Dr Achilleas Achilleos. By email: achilleas-AT-cs.ucy.ac.cy
Or telephone: 22892684