Research Topic Title:

Finance / Corporate Governance

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

Despite substantial media coverage and academic discussion, the effects of board diversity in corporate outcomes and the explanations behind it is an ambiguous terrain. The relation between board composition, corporate misconduct and board turnover is an area that warrants further investigation. The project aims to examine whether board diversity deters misconduct and to what extent the management of a firm is penalized following misconduct incidents. Further, the question of CEO turnover and substitution will be explored in the light of the presence of board monitoring committees and how the labour market assesses such incidents of turnover.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Shipping or Finance or Financial Engineering or Economics or Business Administration or Transportation and Logistics or Management Science or Pure and Applied Sciences or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Elena Kalotychou

Position:

Associate Professor

Email:

eleni.kalotychou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Finance

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

We are actively seeking enthusiastic applicants who are passionate about advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of finance to join our doctoral program. In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Our program offers a unique opportunity for individuals with strong academic background and a keen interest in cutting-edge research to pursue advanced studies at the intersection of finance and technology. Candidates will have the chance to work closely with faculty members, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to research that addresses real-world challenges and opportunities in the era of digital transformation. We invite ambitious and forward-thinking individuals to join our vibrant academic community and embark on a transformative journey to advance knowledge and practices in finance through the lens of big data and artificial intelligence.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Shipping or Finance or Financial Engineering or Economics or Business Administration or Transportation and Logistics or Management Science or Pure and Applied Sciences or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Christodoulos Louca

Michael Michaelides

Position:

Associate Professor

Lecturer

Email:

christodoulos.louca@cut.ac.cy

michael.michaelidis@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Accounting and Finance

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

The project aims to address the growing demand for non-financial information and combat greenwashing. According to a report by the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, the global sustainable investment market reached $31 trillion in assets under management in 2020, representing a 15% increase from the previous year (GSIA, 2020). This trend highlights the growing interest of investors in incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information into their investment decisions.

However, there is also a growing concern about the lack of transparency and accountability, particularly around the definition and impact of green investments. The lack of clear definitions and standards for non-financial reporting can result in greenwashing.

The successful candidate will work on (a) identifying how sustainable information is currently communicated and reported, (b) develop a model for exposing greenwashing practices using textual analysis, and (c) investigate the effects of greenwashing risk on capital markets.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Shipping or Finance or Financial Engineering or Economics or Business Administration or Transportation and Logistics or Management Science or Pure and Applied Sciences or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Neophytos Lambertides

Anastasia Kopita

Position:

Professor

Lecturer

Email:

n.lambertides@cut.ac.cy

anastasia.kopita@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Digital Financial Literacy and Household Finance

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

This vacancy invites ambitious candidates to explore how digital financial literacy impacts household financial management, decision-making, and long-term financial well-being. The research will delve into the ways digital tools and platforms influence savings, investment behaviors, and access to financial services, particularly among underrepresented and low-income groups. By examining the intersection of digital technology, financial education, and household finance, this study aims to propose actionable insights and strategies to improve financial literacy and inclusion.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Shipping or Finance or Financial Engineering or Economics or Business Administration or Transportation and Logistics or Management Science or Pure and Applied Sciences or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Panayiotis Andreou

Position:

Associate Professor

Email:

panayiotis.andreou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Empirical Asset Pricing

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

This vacancy invites ambitious candidates to explore the impact of firms' valuation methods on stock returns. The selected applicant will investigate the relevance of various valuation methods to current stock prices and their suitability for valuation purposes.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s degree in finance or financial engineering or economics, or Business Administration, Management Science, or Pure and Applied Sciences, or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

1) Christoforos Andreou and 2) Panayiotis Andreou

Position:

1) Lecturer and 2) Associate Professor

Email:

1) chk.andreou@cut.ac.cy and 2) panayiotis.andreou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

FinTech and Green Finance

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

This vacancy invites ambitious candidates to explore how financial technology innovations can drive sustainable finance and environmental goals. The selected applicant will investigate the intersections of digital finance, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks, contributing to a greener economy.

Funding:

The University provides funding for postgraduate students in exchange for assisting in departmental needs or other departments. Assistant work includes teaching assistance, tutoring, exercise instruction, laboratory supervision, paper grading, etc. Monthly remuneration can amount to 683 euros with a maximum weekly employment period of 8 hours. In case of employment for fewer than 8 hours, the salary is given proportionally.

PhD students can additionally be employed within a department as: (a) Teaching Assistants - Announcements for teaching assistant positions are posted on the University's website. (b) Research Collaborators - Departments announce positions for research collaborators based on their needs. The qualifications and requirements of candidates are specified in the announcements and vary depending on the subject.

PhD students can also be funded/employed within the University in the following ways: (a) The University offers a significant number of Academic Excellence scholarships for incoming PhD students. Excellence scholarships are full, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Terms and conditions are determined by the University. (b) The Student Development Center employs postgraduate students to offer tutorial courses at the undergraduate level for students facing difficulties. (c) All students, if not concurrently employed under another status, can work at the University as part of the policy for Hourly Student Employment.

Finally, every doctoral student is entitled to apply for a grant of up to €1,000 to cover expenses related to presenting (oral presentation or poster presentation) at one or more scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Academic excellence: Candidates must hold a recognized University Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Shipping or Finance or Financial Engineering or Economics or Business Administration or Transportation and Logistics or Management Science or Pure and Applied Sciences or Engineering. The successful candidates must have very good or excellent grades in the previous programs they have attended and have sufficient knowledge of the English language*.
• Innovative research proposal: The candidates should submit a clear research idea or question; what they propose to do. Further, they should explain why their proposal is important and identify the additional knowledge they expect to contribute to the relevant literature.
• Reference letters: The candidates should submit at least two (2) reference letters from people they know them at the academic or professional level.
• Other criteria: Other certificates and documents such as academic or professional work (publications, newspaper articles, other research etc.).
• Personal interview

Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency is considered a G.C.E / I.G.C.S.E exam with a level of at least C or ELTS/IELTS of at least 6.5 or a TOEFL of at least 580 (paper-based test) / 82 (internet-based test). Graduates of an English- language University curriculum are exempted from this requirement. For the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency is a degree from a Greek-speaking secondary school or a Bachelor degree from a higher or higher education institution.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Panayiotis Andreou

Position:

Associate Professor

Email:

panayiotis.andreou@cut.ac.cy