DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL BUSINESS

Full Time Marie Skłodowska-Curie  Research Fellow (Doctoral Candidate) Position on the topic of "Metaverse Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)"

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill one (1) full time Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow (Doctoral Candidate) in the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) in the research fields of Metaverse Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The selected MSCA fellow will work for 36 months within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Industrial Doctorate (MSCA-DN-ID) Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).  Recruitment involves physical mobility. In addition, the fellow will participate in networking and career events, workshops and is expected to present his/her work at international conferences.  The fellow will be spending part of his/her time at the Cyprus University of Technology and will be also seconded for part of his/her time at a non-academic partner of the AGORA project.

AGORA  Project

Metaverse is set to revolutionize online and real-world interactions. Europe, aiming to lead in this sector, must address its challenges in line with its values. The AGORA Network offers a holistic understanding of the metaverse, blending technical, business and social insights. It prepares early-stage researchers for roles in academia, industry, and policymaking through its unique inter-sectoral network. The initiative will involve 17 'Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellows' for both academic and industrial research.

Description

As metaverses operate in real-time their wide adoption is expected to create digital public spaces for interaction in which the already possible online interactions are intensified and blended with the physical world as never before. The extensive adoption of metaverses will possibly lead to increased screen time and bandwidth consumption. As a result, users will be creating exponentially more data as they engage in metaverse aenironments, for work, play and other activities. Data arising using metaverses can contribute to value creation. This project will focus on how and which data could be gathered, what are the boundaries of relevant data management practices arises and what data management policies will be appropriate and ethical, whether and to what extent such data could be monetized while ensuring responsible data use.

Position

One (1) research fellow to be recruited by the host organization of the Cyprus University of Technology, Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business, Paphos, Cyprus for the duration of three (3) years under full employment contract.

Requirements & Qualifications

1.  Mobility Requirement: At the time of recruitment, not have resided (or carried out his/her main activity e.g. work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus, for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately prior to the reference recruitment date.

2.  An academic record, including a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from accredited universities in Computer Science, Management or other related field that would prepare the candidate to engage in this research.

3.  Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.

4.  Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.

5.  Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications

1. Ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually
2. Previous experience in research.
3. Background in case study, qualitative and/or other empirical research methods.
4. Experience in academic writing (if available).
5. Record of scholarly publications (if available).
6. Ability to work independently and accurately.
7. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high-quality output.
8. Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Benefits

• The monthly gross salary for this position will be 2,635.00 Euro. From this amount employer and employee contributions to the Cyprus government funds will be deducted (Note: the monthly gross salary after the deduction of employer contributions amounts to €2283.36 for 143.33 working hours per month, based on current legislation). 13th salary is provided and has been incorporated into the monthly gross salary. In addition, the fellow will be entitled to family and mobility allowances, according to the regulations of the Marie S. Curie Actions Programme regulations.                                                                                                                                      In total, the funding covers: (a) living/salary, (b) family allowance (€495 per month) for fellows with spouses or dependent children and (c) mobility allowance (€600 per month - no restrictions on what this is spent on)
• Personal Career Development Plan, opportunities for international collaboration, attending outstanding conferences/events and exchanges to world-class academic and industrial partners will take place
•  Registration for a PhD at Cyprus University of Technology
• Training in a range of state-of-the-art scientific skills, intellectual property, research commercialization, project management 
• Secondment placements within the network’s non-academic partners (50% of the period).

Applicants are requested to submit the following

1.  Curriculum vitae (CV)

2.   Letter of motivation/research statement (500–1000 words) explaining why you would like to be part of a doctoral network and what you feel you can contribute to this PhD position.

3.   Copies of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.  If you have not completed the master's degree, you should provide a transcript of courses completed and your estimated date for the master´s degree completion.

4.   Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).

5.   Name and contact information of two referees.

6.   Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.

7. (Optional) Publications and other scientific work, if any.

Applications and all supporting documentation must be sent via email at: HRrecruits@cut.ac.cy with the subject: “Application for HE MSCA AGORA DC12 Position” – Department of Management, Entrepreneurship & Digital Business”

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 17th of July 2024, 12:00 (noon) – applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Start of the fellowship: August/September 2024

For further information, please contact Dr. Ariana Polyviou at email ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy

Information and applications for the PhD program, are available at: PhD Studies at Cyprus University of Technology

Please note that applications sent through alternative channels will not be taken into consideration. If requested, you should be able to provide certified copies of your supporting documentation.

When assessing candidates to determine the most qualified individual, we will place significant emphasis on their project proposal, educational background, technological proficiency, experience, as well as personal and interpersonal attributes. Additionally, we will consider their motivation, aspirations, potential, and passion for the Metaverse during the evaluation process.

Your privacy is important to us. When you apply for a position with us, be assured that any personal data shared during the application process will be handled in strict accordance with GDPR guidelines, ensuring the confidentiality and security of your information. Please be aware that, as part of our collaborative approach, your application may be shared with other partners within the AGORA consortium for evaluation, consideration and confirmation.

It is noted that the Cyprus University of Technology:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages all genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

ΣΧΟΛΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗΣ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑΣ

ΤΜΗΜΑ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΗΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΨΗΦΙΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΕΙΝ

Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου με έδρα τη Λεμεσό ως επίσης και με Σχολές και/ή Τμήματα στην Επαρχία Πάφου και/ή άλλη επαρχία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας, δέχεται αιτήσεις για την πλήρωση των πιο κάτω θέσεων Ειδικών Επιστημόνων (γυναικών και ανδρών) για κάλυψη αναγκών διδασκαλίας του πιο πάνω Τμήματος για τα ακόλουθα μαθήματα:

Σημειώνεται ότι:

α.         Η προκήρυξη των μαθημάτων ισχύει νοουμένου ότι θα υπάρχει επαρκές κονδύλι στον προϋπολογισμό του Πανεπιστημίου για τα έτη 2023.

β.         Τα πιο πάνω μαθήματα θα προσφερθούν εάν συμπληρωθεί ο απαραίτητος αριθμός ενδιαφερομένων φοιτητριών/ών σύμφωνα με τους σχετικούς κανονισμούς του Πανεπιστημίου.

γ.         Οι ώρες διδασκαλίας των μαθημάτων πιθανόν να τύχουν τροποποίησης.

δ.         Το Πανεπιστήμιο διατηρεί το δικαίωμα να μην πληρώσει τη θέση στην περίπτωση που αλλάξουν τα δεδομένα.

δ.         Ο/Η Ειδικός/ή Επιστήμονας που θα επιλεγεί πρέπει να συμμορφώνεται με τις διατάξεις του περί Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου Νόμου του 2003 έως 2010 και ως έχει μέχρι σήμερα τροποποιηθεί και με οποιονδήποτε από τους σχετικούς κανονισμούς, κανόνες όπως και τις οδηγίες, εγκυκλίους και άλλες διατάξεις των Πανεπιστημιακών Αρχών.  Χωρίς επηρεασμό του πιο πάνω, τυγχάνουν εφαρμογής και οι Κανόνες για Ειδικούς Επιστήμονες που ισχύουν στο ΤΕΠΑΚ.

ε.         Ο/Η Ειδικός/ή Επιστήμονας που θα επιλεγεί θα πρέπει να συμμορφώνεται με την νομοθεσία που αφορά την προστασία προσωπικών δεδομένων.

στ.       Σημειώνεται ότι κάθε γραπτή ή προφορική πληροφορία που περιέρχεται σε γνώση του/της Ειδικού/ής Επιστήμονα κατά τη διάρκεια της απασχόλησης του/της, καθώς και όλες οι κατηγορίες δεδομένων και εξοπλισμού που έχει στην κατοχή του/της κατά τη διάρκεια της απασχόλησης του/της στο ΤΕΠΑΚ, αποτελούν ιδιοκτησία του τελευταίου και απαγορεύεται να κοινοποιούνται σε οποιοδήποτε πρόσωπο παρά μόνο για την εκτέλεση των εργασιών και των καθηκόντων του/της Ειδικού/ής Επιστήμονα.

ζ.          Οποιαδήποτε πνευματικά ή άλλα δικαιώματα και οποιαδήποτε δραστηριότητα, εργασία, πνευματικό ή άλλο έργο, αποκτηθούν κατά τη διάρκεια της εργασίας του/της Ειδικού/ής Επιστήμονα στο ΤΕΠΑΚ, με τη συμμετοχή ή τη συνδρομή του/της, αποτελούν αποκλειστικό πνευματικό δικαίωμα του ΤΕΠΑΚ και ανήκουν σε αυτό και/ή θα λογίζεται ότι μεταβιβάζονται στο ΤΕΠΑΚ.  Νοείται ότι δεν επιτρέπεται στον/στην Ειδικό/ή Επιστήμονα η οποιαδήποτε χρήση και/ή εκμετάλλευση, όλων όσα αναφέρονται πιο πάνω, προς ίδιο όφελος ή προς όφελος τρίτου, τόσο κατά το χρόνο ισχύος της εργασίας του /της όσο και σε οποιονδήποτε χρόνο μετά τον τερματισμό ή τη λήξη της.

             Ο/Η Ειδικός/ή Επιστήμονας δηλώνει ότι, οποιαδήποτε συγγράμματα, έγγραφα, στοιχεία, σημειώσεις, πιστοποιητικά, πρακτικά και γενικά οτιδήποτε έχει δοθεί σε αυτόν/ή ή περιήλθε με οποιονδήποτε τρόπο στην κατοχή του/της κατά τη διάρκεια της εργασίας του/της, ανήκουν στο ΤΕΠΑΚ και αυτός/ατή είναι υποχρεωμένος/η να τα παραδώσει στο ΤΕΠΑΚ ή/και στον Συντονιστή και/ή τον Υπεύθυνο και/ή το αρμόδιο πρόσωπο, οποτεδήποτε του/της ζητηθούν ή κατά τον τερματισμό ή τη λήξη της εργασίας του/της.

η.         Ο/Η Ειδικός/ή Επιστήμονας που θα επιλεγεί θα παρέχει τη διδασκαλία στο χώρο που έχει το ΤΕΠΑΚ τις εγκαταστάσεις του, συμπεριλαμβανομένων και τυχόν εγκαταστάσεων εκτός της Επαρχίας Λεμεσού.  Επίσης, μετά από σχετικές οδηγίες ενδέχεται η διδασκαλία να γίνεται με σύγχρονα μέσα που να επιτρέπουν τη μη φυσική παρουσία.

Οι υποψήφιες/οι πρέπει να κατέχουν:

1. Διδακτορικό τίτλο από αναγνωρισμένο πανεπιστήμιο σε θέμα σχετικό με το γνωστικό αντικείμενο της θέσης.
2. Πολύ καλή γνώση της Ελληνικής και Αγγλικής γλώσσας.
3. Εμπειρία στη διδασκαλία πανεπιστημιακού επιπέδου.

Η αμοιβή των Ειδικών Επιστημόνων (γυναικών και ανδρών) κυμαίνεται από €34 – €68 την ώρα αναλόγως προσόντων και της φύσης των καθηκόντων. Η πληρωμή γίνεται ως εξής: αμοιβή x ώρες διδασκαλίας/την εβδομάδα x 14 εβδομάδες

Οι υποψήφιες/οι δεν είναι απαραίτητο να είναι πολίτες της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας.

Οι ενδιαφερόμενες/οι ενδέχεται να κληθούν σε προφορική συνέντευξη για την πλήρωση των πιο πάνω θέσεων.               

Σημειώνεται ότι:

• Το Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου εφαρμόζει πολιτική ίσων ευκαιριών στο πλαίσιο των προσλήψεων και στα επακόλουθα στάδια επαγγελματικής σταδιοδρομίας και ενθαρρύνει άτομα και των δύο φύλων όπως υποβάλουν αίτηση για όλα τα επίπεδα στελέχωσης Ακαδημαϊκού και Διοικητικού Προσωπικού.
• Το Πανεπιστήμιο δεν κάνει καμία διάκριση σε σχέση με τη φυλή, το χρώμα, τη θρησκεία, το φύλο, την εθνικότητα, την ηλικία, τη σωματική ικανότητα, την οικογενειακή κατάσταση και το  σεξουαλικό προσανατολισμό.

Οι ενδιαφερόμενες/οι πρέπει να υποβάλουν τα ακόλουθα:

1. Συνοδευτική επιστολή, στην οποία θα αναφέρονται τα μαθήματα (γνωστικό αντικείμενο και κωδικός) για τα οποία γίνεται η αίτηση και θα συνοψίζονται τα επαγγελματικά προσόντα καθώς και η εργασιακή τους πείρα
2. Πλήρες βιογραφικό σημείωμα στα Ελληνικά ή/και Αγγλικά (περιλαμβανομένων της διεύθυνσης επικοινωνίας, του αριθμού τηλεφώνου και της πολιτικής ταυτότητας)
3. Αποδεικτικά Στοιχεία των προσόντων τους

Όλα τα απαραίτητα στοιχεία θα πρέπει να υποβληθούν, σε μορφή ενός (1) αρχείου PDF (PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT.

Συνοδευτικά στοιχεία που έχουν υποβληθεί στο παρελθόν δε λαμβάνονται υπόψη και πρέπει να υποβληθούν εκ νέου.

Οι αιτήσεις υποβάλλονται ηλεκτρονικά στον ακόλουθο σύνδεσμο https://jobs.cut.ac.cy/ το αργότερο μέχρι την Τρίτη, 4 Ιουλίου 2023 και ώρα 11.00 π.μ.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACADEMIC POSITION

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL BUSINESS (PAPHOS)

Faculty OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT, HOSPITALITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:‘Management’

It is noted that the Department as well as the elected candidate will be situated in the city of Paphos.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1 These qualifications are based on the candidate’s years of academic experience, his/her research and scientific contribution.

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available by January 2024, unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Tuesday, 2 May 2023 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
4. Three representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
5. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
6. Contact Details
7. Names and email addresses of at least three academics, who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages both genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACADEMIC POSITION

Applications are invited from candidates who possess the necessary qualifications in order to fill the following academic position at the Cyprus University of Technology:

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL BUSINESS (PAPHOS)

FACULTY OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT, HOSPITALITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• One (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the specialization:‘Entrepreneurship or Innovation’

It is noted that the Department as well as the elected candidate will be situated in the city of Paphos.

Applicants for all academic positions should have a doctorate degree from a recognized University. The university reserves the right to request recognition of the doctorate degree from the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (K.Y.S.A.T.S). The minimum qualifications that are required for each academic position, including publications and academic experience, are detailed on the University’s webpage: https://www.cut.ac.cy/university/administration/administrative-services/hr/jobs/staff-categories/academic-staff-qualifications/?languageId=1 These qualifications are based on the candidate’s years of academic experience, his/her research and scientific contribution.

The candidates will be assessed only for the rank or the ranks for which they have applied.

Citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not required.

According to the Cyprus University of Technology Law, the language of instruction at the University is either Greek or Turkish. For the current position, good knowledge of the Greek language is required; evidence is provided in the relevant circular by the Public Service Commission, or B2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

In case an elected candidate does not have a good knowledge of Greek language based on the criteria set above, it is his/her obligation upon his/her election to achieve it within three years time, with the commitment of the relevant Academic Department.

The annual gross salary for each position (including the 13th salary) is:                                                                            

From this amount, employee contributions to Government Funds as well as Income Tax will be deducted, according to the legislation into effect.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be available by January 2024, unless otherwise agreed.

The applicants must upload the following documents (as separate PDF Files) in English, no later than Tuesday, 2 May 2023 (at 23:59), at the following link www.cut.ac.cy/jobs :

1. A letter in which candidates should state the Department, the rank, the specialization in which they are interested in, as well as the date on which they can undertake responsibilities in case they are elected
2. Curriculum vitae which will include list of publications where applicable. The CV must also include detailed information in regard to previous employment such as: Position, organization/university, exact dates of employment, whether it is full-time or part-time (hours per week or per month must be specified) employment.
3. A short review of their research interests as well as a brief description of their future research plans - up to 500 words
4. Three representative scientific publications of their work. This is not obligatory for candidates who apply for the position of Lecturer
5. Copies of the candidate’s degree certificates
6. Contact Details
7. Names and email addresses of at least three academics, who, upon submission of the application, will be automatically notified to submit confidential reference letters in English, within seven (7) days from the deadline of the submission of applications.

The University may also request reference letters from independent referees of the choice of members of the Special Committee, if considered necessary. 

Applications, documents as well as reference letters that were submitted for previous position advertisements will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that it is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their application has been successfully uploaded and submitted with all the required documents. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive an automated confirmation by email.

For further information you may contact the HR Department by e-mail at recruitment@cut.ac.cy or at 357 25002406.

It is noted that:

• The University adopts an equal opportunity policy at recruitment and the subsequent career stages and encourages both genders to submit an application for all levels of Academic and Administrative Staff.
• The University does not discriminate in any way on the basis of gender, religion or belief, ethnic, national or social origin, age, physical ability, marital status and sexual orientation.