UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS

SPECIAL SCIENTIST POSITION (ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT)

ECONOMICS RESEARCH CENTER

 

Title: Special Scientist (Administrative and Communications Assistant)

Number of Positions: One (1)

Category: Full time employment, one-year contract, with the possibility of two – year renewals, based on performance.

Place of work: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.

The Economics Research Center at the University of Cyprus would like to announce one (1) full-time Special Scientist Administrative and Communications Assistant), position in the capacity of the project “SInnoPSis”, which is funded by the European Union programme “Horizon 2020” for Research and Innovation, 2014 – 2020.

 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree and master’s degree, preferably in Communication, Economics, or other Social Sciences.
  • Near native level of English, both verbal and written.
  • Fluency in using office software, particularly excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous project management experience is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in grant writing is highly desirable.
  • Previous relevant experience in a communications/events organisation setting is highly desirable.

  

 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Very good knowledge of Greek is an advantage.
  • Integrity, professionalism, good judgment, responsibility, initiative, and honesty.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

The Administrative and Communications Assistant will have the following responsibilities related to the EU project “SInnoPSis”.

  • Communication with local and international partners to assist to the organisation of events, seminars, networking and all other activities concerning the project.
  • Contribute to the writing of deliverables to the European Commission, and on documents related to further research projects.
  • Administrative support for the project (preparation of reports, preparation of timesheets, preparation and monitoring of payment orders, etc.)
  • Contribution to the dissemination, exploitation and communication of the research results of the “SinnoPSis” project to the scientific community, policy-makers and the general public.

 

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The employment of the Special Scientist (Administrative and Communications Assistant) will be with a contract, under the supervision of the ERA Chair holder, Zacharias Maniadis. The duration of the employment will be initially for 1 year, with the possibility of two one-year renewals, based on performance. The monthly gross salary (it includes employee contributions) will be between €1,500 – €2,000 based on merit and experience.  There is no provision for 13th Salary.

 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applicants are requested to submit the following items:

  1. Full CV in English (max 2 pages A4)
  2. Two letters of recommendation related to past relevant employment.

 

These documents should be sent via email to both Elli Theodoulou and Prof. Zacharias Maniadis at [email protected] and [email protected] by June 05, 2022.

 

At least the best three candidates that satisfy the required qualifications, will be interviewed by a 3-member Committee.

 

Candidates shall be informed of the result of their application by the relevant entity.

 

The University of Cyprus shall collect and process your personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

 

Last Updated on June 16, 2022