Applications are invited for one (1) Research Associate position (Post Graduate Researcher A’)

Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus

Updated: over 2 years ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 24 Jan 2022

The Cyprus University of Technology accepts applications to fill one (1) Special Scientist position (Post Graduate Researcher A’) at the Social Computing Research Center (SCRC). This vacancy is for the European funded project INCOGNITO in the subject " IdeNtity verifiCatiOn with privacy-preservinG credeNtIals for anonymous access To Online services". The INCOGNITO project is funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 program.

Purpose of the position: The goal of the INCOGNITO researcher's position is to combine state-of-the-art technologies in a platform that will allow users to easily understand what is needed to access online services with respect to their privacy and be able to prove specific attributes of their identity or their whole identity.

The purpose of the project: The main purpose of INCOGNITO is to a) design and implement an infrastructure that supports Qualified Anonymity (QA) by leveraging state of the art cryptographic credentials schemes as well as Federated Login solutions; b) design and implement an Identity Acquisition and Management platform that will allow the user to quickly and securely acquire identity attributes from Physical ID documents and Online Identities; c) design and implement an advanced UI/UX AI-based assistant that will guide and inform the user about aspects of his identity management as well as possible actions to take; d) evaluate the results of the project through two pilot activities.

Consortium: The INCOGNITO project consortium includes the Cyprus University of Technology and the University of Piraeus, as well as Small and Medium Enterprises from Greece (Fogus Innovations & Services Pc), Spain (LSTECH ESPANA SL), Spain (Telefonica Investigacion Y Desarrollo SA) and Romania (S.C CERTSIGN S.A).

The Cyprus University of Technology participates in the above program with the NetSySci Lab (https://netsysci.cut.ac.cy ), under the umbrella of the Social Computing Research Center (https://www.socialcomputing.eu ).

Qualifications of a prospective researcher:

  • Specialized knowledge in the relevant subjects (of Informatics).
  • Bachelor of Science in a related field of Informatics.
  • Master of Science in a related field of Informatics will be considered as an additional qualification.
  • To have programming experience in high-level languages.
  • To be familiar with machine learning or statistics.
  • Good knowledge of cyber security, authentication and identification.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • To be fluent in both written and spoken English.
  • Experience in carrying out research related to the subject will be considered as an additional qualification.

    • Responsibilities of a prospective researcher:

  • Carry out research and implementation tasks on the relevant subject areas of the project.
  • Prepare reports with regard to the project work/tasks undertaken.
  • Completion of a secondment of a total duration of 12 months (interrupted or consecutive) to one or all of the companies belonging to the project consortium abroad (Athens, Thessaloniki or Madrid) - see Salary, below, for compensation.

    • Why you should apply:

    • High starting salary with the probability of raise, according to qualifications.
    • Opportunities to cooperate with world-renowned researchers.
    • Publications in top-tier conferences and journals in the field of Cybersecurity and Social Informatics.
    • Opportunities for networking and collaborating with researchers, universities and companies from around the world.
    • Pleasant and innovative work environment.
    • Opportunities for education and specialization.

    Salary:

    • The monthly gross salary amounts to €1,496.954.
    • The 13th salary is incorporated in proportion to the monthly remuneration.
    • During the secondment periods, the candidate will receive substantial compensation additional to the above-mentioned gross wages.
    • The employment will start with a six (6) months contract with the possibility of renewal and an increase to the monthly salary.
    • The employment is expected to begin on March 1st, 2022. The project ends on December 31st, 2022.

    How to apply:

    The Cyprus University of Technology receives applications both via post and email by Monday, January 24th, 2022, at 2:00 pm, which will be the last date for the submission of applications.

    By post:

    Applications can be submitted in a closed envelope marked "Application for the Position of Special Scientist for Post Graduate Researcher A’ at Social Computing Research Center (SCRC)" to the address:

    Cyprus University of Technology, Human Resources Office

    Archbishop Kyprianou 31,

    3036 Limassol

    Applications may also be sent by mail to the PO. 50329, 3603 Limassol with distinct postal stamp.

    Email:

    Apply by email at [email protected] with email subject: "Application for the Position of Special Scientist for research purposes – Researcher C’ at Social Computing Research Center (SCRC)".

    What the applicants must submit:

  • Letter in which they declare their interest and experience and clearly state the date they can take up duties
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English)
  • Evidence of their qualifications
  • Names of two individuals from whom recommendations may be requested
  • Contact details

    • Note that:

    • The University implements a policy of equal opportunities in the recruitment and subsequent career stages and encourages people of both sexes to apply for all levels of staffing for Academic and Administrative staff.
    • The University makes no distinction with respect to race, color, religion, gender, nationality, age, physical fitness, marital status, and sexual orientation.

    For more information, please visit the University's website https://www.cut.ac.cy/faculties/fet/eecei/ or contact Dr. Michael Sirivianos at [email protected] .


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