Research Topic Title:

Metaverse and Data management

No. of Openings:

  1

Description:

The position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).

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 environments, 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.

Funding:

Funding is available by the AGORA MSCA project for three years (subject to mobility requirement*). The salary includes a living, mobility, and family allowance (if applicable), in accordance with the MSCA regulations of the European Union for Doctoral Researchers. 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• *Mobility Requirement: Candidates should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.
• 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.
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.
• Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.
• Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications:

• Ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually
• Previous experience in research.
• Background in qualitative and other empirical research methods.
• Experience in academic writing (if available).
• Record of scholarly publications (if available).
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high-quality output.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 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.
• 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.
• Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).
• Name and contact details of two referees.
• Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.

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

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Ariana Polyviou

Position:

Lecturer

Email:

Ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Metaverse Adoption and New Business Models in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

No. of Openings:

  1

Description:

The position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).

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.

While metaverse technologies are expected to radically transform the way businesses interact with their customers, the expansion to the metaverse imposes changes in the strategy, operations and business models of SMEs. This project will focus on SMEs and examine how metaverse-related adoption decisions unfold, in light of their resource constraints and their impact in shaping SMEs’ business strategy in the metaverse.

Funding:

The position will be funded by the AGORA MSCA project for three years (subject to mobility requirement*). The salary includes a living, mobility, and family allowance (if applicable), in accordance with the MSCA regulations of the European Union for Doctoral Researchers. 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• *Mobility Requirement: Candidates should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.
• 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.
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.
• Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.
• Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications:

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

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 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.
• 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.
• Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).
• Name and contact information of two referees.
• Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.
• (Optional) Publications and other scientific work, if any.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Ariana Polyviou

Position:

Lecturer

Email:

Ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Metaverse and Responsible Business Models 

No. of Openings:

  1

Description:

This PhD position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).

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 wide use of metaverses brings to the fore an avalanche of opportunities for businesses to profit from user generated content, use and repurposing of large datasets, and additional means to reach out to existing and prospective consumers. In detail, the Metaverse can revolutionise value proposition and bring changes on how value is created and captured in enterprises. This project will explore how business models can be designed, adapted and innovated for value creation, but how the above can take place from an ethical perspective whereby responsible research and innovation (RRI) are found at the core of the business model.

Funding:

Funding is available by the AGORA MSCA project for three years (subject to mobility requirement*). The salary includes a living, mobility, and family allowance (if applicable), in accordance with the MSCA regulations of the European Union for Doctoral Researchers. 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• *Mobility Requirement: Candidates should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.
• 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.
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.
• Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.
• Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications:

• Ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually
• Previous experience in research.
• Background in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience in academic writing (if available).
• Record of scholarly publications (if available).
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high-quality output.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 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.
• 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.
• Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).
• Name and contact information of two referees.
• Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.
• (Optional) Publications and other scientific work, if any.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Ariana Polyviou

Position:

Lecturer

Email:

Ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Family Business and Entrepreneurship/ Innovation

No. of Openings:

2

Description:

Introducing a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate world of family businesses and entrepreneurship/ innovation at the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business at Cyprus University of Technology.

Family businesses represent the heartbeat of global economies, weaving intricate narratives of tradition, innovation, and resilience. Rooted in the fabric of generations, these enterprises transcend mere profit motives, embodying values, legacies, and a profound sense of stewardship. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, characterized by technological advancements and global interconnectivity, the resilience and innovative prowess of family-owned enterprises have never been more critical. Understanding the intricate dynamics of family businesses and harnessing the potential of entrepreneurship and innovation within these contexts are paramount for shaping sustainable futures and fostering economic prosperity.

Join us in unraveling the intricacies of family businesses, while exploring the frontiers of entrepreneurship and innovation that shape the future of business. Embark on a transformative journey of discovery, collaboration, and impact as you pursue your PhD at the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business at CUT.

Our PhD program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering various research methods and tools. The nature of the topic demands full-time commitment to the research area; hence, this post is on a full-time basis only.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• 1. Motivation letter: Write a concise statement (500 words) explaining your interest in entrepreneurship and/or innovation research, your career goals, and why you wish to pursue a PhD in this field at our institution.
• 2. Research proposal: Submit a research proposal (1000 words), which includes a brief description of a research topic, research questions, a brief literature review, and research methodology.
• 3. Curriculum vitae (CV): Provide a detailed CV highlighting your educational background, research experience, and any relevant publications or projects.

Funding:

Successful applicants will be eligible for teaching and research assistantships, scholarships, and other forms of financial support.

Required Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background and high academic performance. They should possess undergraduate and master’s degrees from accredited universities in a related field such as entrepreneurship, innovation, business administration/ management, marketing, economics or other closely related studies. Candidates should have a genuine passion for entrepreneurship research with a demonstrable track record of academic excellence, including research projects, publications, or presentations at conferences. They should exhibit superior knowledge and competences in research design, quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis, and be familiar with the use of statistical or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. NVivo, SPSS).

The doctoral dissertation must be written in English, thus candidates must have a strong command of the language. Non-native English speakers will need to provide English language proficiency scores (e.g, IELTS).

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

 Dr Elias Hadjielias

Position:

 Assistant Professor

Email:

 elias.hadjielias@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Innovation, Marketing and/or Entrepreneurship

No. of Openings:

3

Description:

These PhD positions are strategically positioned at the intersection of Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Innovation, offering a unique opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research that seeks to redefine the boundaries of these dynamic fields. Aimed at pioneering scholars with a passion for driving transformative change, the program is designed to explore how entrepreneurial strategies, innovative marketing practices, and groundbreaking innovations can collectively forge new pathways for business growth and societal advancement. Candidates will engage in rigorous academic inquiry, leveraging interdisciplinary methodologies to uncover insights that can propel the commercial and social sectors forward.

These positions are open to PhD candidates from diverse academic disciplines who are committed to excellence and aspire to impact both policy and practice by engaging at the crossroads of entrepreneurship, marketing, and innovation.

Our PhD program provides a comprehensive curriculum, covering a broad spectrum of research methods and tools. Given the subject matter's demand for dedicated focus, these positions are offered strictly on a full-time basis.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• 1. Motivation letter: Write a concise statement (500 words) explaining your interest in entrepreneurship, marketing and/or innovation research, your career goals, and why you wish to pursue a PhD in this field at our institution.
• 2. Research proposal: Submit a research proposal (1000 words), which includes a brief description of a research topic, research questions, a brief literature review, and research methodology.
• 3. Curriculum vitae (CV): Provide a detailed CV highlighting your educational background, research experience, and any relevant publications or projects.

Funding:

Successful applicants will be eligible for teaching and research assistantships, scholarships, and other forms of financial support.

Required Qualifications:

We are looking for outstanding and motivated junior researchers who have an excellent academic record and exceptional academic achievements. They should possess undergraduate and master’s degrees from accredited universities in a related field such as entrepreneurship, innovation, business administration/ management, marketing, economics, or other closely related studies. Candidates should have a genuine passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, and/or innovation research with a demonstrable track record of academic excellence, including research projects, publications, or presentations at conferences. They should exhibit superior knowledge and competences in research design, quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis, and be familiar with the use of statistical or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. NVivo, Stata, R, SPSS).

The doctoral dissertation must be written in English, in English, necessitating that candidates possess a proficient mastery of the language. Non-native English speakers will need to provide English language proficiency scores (e.g, IELTS).

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

 Dr Michael Christofi

Position:

 Lecturer

Email:

 Michael.christofi@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Corporate Strategy

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

Corporate strategy looks at the big picture of modern corporate organizations. It examines the strategic capabilities and resources companies require to gain competitive positions in markets. In the context of this thesis, the doctoral candidate will systematically study issues concerning corporate strategy (i.e., innovation, diversification, internationalization), its interaction with the corporate environment, and its effects on corporate performance

Funding:

Required Qualifications:

Prospective students must hold a recognized Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from accredited universities in the following disciplines: Management, Economics, or other related fields. They should have a strong background in quantitative research methodologies and proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually. Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.

Candidates should submit a short report (500 words) describing why they chose the program, their research goals, and interests. Also, in a short report (1,000 - 1,500 words), candidates should demonstrate how much they understand the proposed research topic they will study. Both reports must be written in English.

Applicants should be able to write their doctoral dissertation in English. The Ph.D. position is based on full-time study.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the research advisor for a preliminary expression of interest.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Pavlos Symeou

Position:

Associate Professor

Email:

 pavlos.symeou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

“Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)”

No. of Openings:

1

Description:

Firms are increasingly called upon to address poverty, human rights violations, and natural environment issues. The demand for CSR is directed mainly at top management to remind them that, in addition to helping to make the world a better place, their commitment to social action can yield lasting customer loyalty and profits. However, is it true that firms engaging in social and environmental actions will create a good name, competitive advantage, superior profits, and corporate sustainability? What if this applies to only some firms? In the context of this thesis, the doctoral candidate will address these and other questions by explaining how and why corporate social strategies create value for shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders.

Funding:

Candidate students can receive funding as teaching assistants by applying to competitive internal scholarships or participating in funded research projects.

Required Qualifications:

Prospective students must hold a recognized Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from accredited universities in the following disciplines: Management, Economics, or other related fields. They should have a strong background in quantitative research methodologies and proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually. Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.

Candidates should submit a short report (500 words) describing why they chose the program, their research goals, and interests. Also, in a short report (1,000 - 1,500 words), candidates should demonstrate how much they understand the proposed research topic they will study. Both reports must be written in English.

Applicants should be able to write their doctoral dissertation in English. The Ph.D. position is based on full-time study.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the research advisor for a preliminary expression of interest.

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Pavlos Symeou

Position:

Associate Professor,

Email:

pavlos.symeou@cut.ac.cy

Research Topic Title:

Metaverse and Product Innovation

No. of Openings:

  1

Description:

The position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Project AGORA – “trAining younG researchers On shaping Metaverse for business and social vAlue” (https://agora-mariecurie.eu/).

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.

Metaverse can offer a shared virtual environment in which business can effectively experiment and generate products. Along the same lines Metaverse maximises the potential of the firm to hire the right human resources and eases the go-to-market potential of the product as customers can immediately try the product and provide feedback. As a result, Metaverse is expected to foster business innovation, enabling businesses to innovate at a faster pace facilitated by the opportunity for seamless experimentation and connectivity of users in the virtual space. This project will focus on how existing business innovation strategies are applicable in the Metaverse and how they can be modified to maximise innovation potential for organisations.

Funding:

Funding is available by the AGORA MSCA project for three years (subject to mobility requirement*). The salary includes a living, mobility, and family allowance (if applicable), in accordance with the MSCA regulations of the European Union for Doctoral Researchers. 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• *Mobility Requirement: Candidates should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Cyprus for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date.
• 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.
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually.
• Previous research experience will be considered an advantage.
• Not in possession of a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.

Optional Qualifications:

• Ability to take research initiatives and work collaboratively and individually
• Previous experience in research.
• Background in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Experience in academic writing (if available).
• Record of scholarly publications (if available).
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high-quality output.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• 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.
• 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.
• Copy of English language certificate (C2 Level).
• Name and contact details of two referees.
• Research proposal (max 2000 words), outlining proposed research topic & objectives, proposed methodology, and timeline.

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

Research Advisor:

Name/Surname:

Ariana Polyviou

Position:

Lecturer

Email:

Ariana.polyviou@cut.ac.cy