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The College is a forward-looking higher education and research-oriented institution undergoing a strategic transformation toward research excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. Our mission is to contribute meaningfully to the EU Twin Transition (digital and circular) by combining applied research, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and policy-relevant innovation.&nbsp;We actively participate in European and national funded projects, collaborate with universities, research centres, and SMEs across Europe, and aim to create an environment where young researchers can develop strong academic and applied research profiles, gain hands-on experience in EU projects, and contribute to societal challenges. The College offers a professional and supportive working environment.&nbsp;Interested individuals should submit an updated CV and a cover letter via email to <a href="mailto:info@cothm.ac.cy">info@cothm.ac.cy</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted and invited for an interview.&nbsp;About the RoleWe are seeking a Scientific Researcher / EU Projects &amp; Innovation Officer to play a dual role:&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Implementation and research support for DigiMeter, a flagship Erasmus+ Forward-Looking project on digital competence measurement; and&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Development and support of new project proposals under EU and national funding programmes (e.g. Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg, RIF).The role is ideal for a motivated researcher who wishes to combine proposal writing, applied research, project implementation, and innovation activities within an international and interdisciplinary environment.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesEU Projects &amp; DigiMeter Implementation<ul><li>Contribute to the research, implementation, piloting, and reporting of the DigiMeter project.</li><li>Support data collection, analysis, validation activities, communication and dissemination activities.</li><li>Collaborate with international partners, technical teams, educators, and policymakers.</li><li>Assist in project monitoring, deliverables, milestones, and quality assurance.</li></ul>DigiMeter is an Erasmus+ Forward-Looking project that aims to transform the European DigComp framework into a measurable, adaptive, and ethically grounded digital competence assessment system. The project develops AI-enabled tools, indicators, and self-assessment instruments to support learners, educators, and education systems in measuring and strengthening digital skills. DigiMeter places strong emphasis on ethics-by-design, inclusiveness, GDPR compliance, and alignment with EU digital education policy, contributing to resilient and future-ready learning ecosystems across Europe. The project is expected to kick-off in the first quarter of 2026 with a duration of 36 months.&nbsp;Proposal Writing &amp; Research Development<ul><li>Support the preparation of competitive proposals for EU and national funding calls.</li><li>Contribute to needs analysis, objectives definition, work packages, impact pathways, and dissemination strategies.</li><li>Participate in the development of research concepts aligned with the digital and circular transition.</li><li>Support dissemination, policy briefs, and research publications where relevant.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>University degree (PhD degree is an advantage) or proven experience in a relevant field such as:</li><li>Entrepreneurship or Innovation Studies</li><li>&nbsp;Sustainability, Circular Economy, or Environmental Sciences</li><li>&nbsp; Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or Digital Technologies</li><li>&nbsp;Economics, Public Policy, European Studies, or Social Sciences</li><li>&nbsp;Education, Educational Technology, or Learning Sciences</li><li>Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken); Greek will be considered an advantage</li><li>Experience or strong interest in EU- funded projects and proposal writing</li><li>Strong analytical, writing and research skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Willingness to learn, develop skills, and work in an international project environment.</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications<ul><li>Experience or demonstrated interest in EU-funded projects and proposal preparation.</li><li>Familiarity with EU funding programmes (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg, etc.) and policy frameworks (e.g. digital transformation, circular economy, education, innovation)</li><li>Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, AI, data-driven systems, sustainability/circularity transitions, instructional design or educational frameworks and technologies.</li><li>Experience in proposal writing, project implementation, reporting, or evaluation.</li><li>Interest in interdisciplinary and applied research with societal impact.</li><li>Willingness to develop professionally and learn new tools and methods.</li><li>Previous involvement in academic research or applied projects will be considered as an advantage.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.</li><li>Active involvement in high-impact European research and innovation projects.</li><li>Hands on experience in proposal writing and EU project implementation.</li><li>Opportunities for co-authorship of research outputs, participation in international conferences, and progressive involvement in the coordination of EU-funded projects.</li><li>Opportunities to build a strong research and innovation profile.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages initiative and teamwork.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote) within a full-time engagement.</li><li>Access to international networks, research partners, and policy relevant initiatives.</li><li>International travelling to kick-off and consortium meetings, pilot implementations, conferences, and EU-level dissemination and policy events.</li></ul>Monthly Salary to be determined based on qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid /Remote possible&nbsp;&nbsp;All applications are treated with the strictest confidence.

Scientific Researcher -EU Projects & Innovation Officer

Scientific Researcher -EU Projects & Innovation Officer

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