UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality

SPECIAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION

Title Special Scientist (Research Associate/Research Fellow)

No. of Position(s) Two (2)

Category Contract, Four months, full time employment, September 1, 2026- December 31, 2026

Location University of Cyprus, Nicosia (main campus)

The UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality announces two full-time Special Scientists positions (140 hours/month) for the purpose of supporting the Chair’s research activities.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

The positions are on a contract basis for 4 months (September 1, 2026-December 31, 2026). The monthly gross salary is equal to €1949,74. From the monthly gross earnings, the University of Cyprus will deduct the relevant sum which corresponds to the contributions of the employee to the various Governmental Funds and, if applicable, income tax. 13th Salary is already included in the aforementioned monthly salary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Scientists will work under the guidance of UNESCO co-chairs Dr Alexia Panayiotou (Department of Business and Public Administration) and Dr Miranda Christou (Department of Education) for a project on technology-facilitated gender-based violence. Duties include among others:

1. Conduct literature reviews on online harassment, cyberstalking, digital safety and any other AI-based technologies involved in gender-based violence.

2. Identify, retrieve and organize relevant policy documents.

3. Prepare ethics applications for qualitative research and support data collection whenever applicable.

4. Participate in research meetings and contribute to planning and development of the research agenda.

5. Contribute to writing scholarly manuscript for submission to relevant academic journals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree (PhD or Research Master’s/MPhil) in Social Science or Humanities fields (including, but not limited to, Sociology, Psychology, Organization Studies, Education, Political Science, Public Policy, European Affairs, Law).

• Excellent knowledge of English and Greek

• Organizational, administrative and communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Office

• A PhD and a strong focus and/or expertise in Gender Studies are considered to be major advantages.

The employment of persons who have reached the age of 65 years old, at the commencement date of employment, is prohibited.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit the following items, in PDF format, via e-mail to: [email protected] and [email protected] by August 10, 2026.

1. Cover letter of interest that specifies the employment availability date

2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae in English (contact address and telephone number should be included)

3. Copies of degrees and transcripts

4. The names and contact details of at least two University professors/past employers from whom references may be requested.

For more details and other information, interested individuals may contact Dr Alexia Panayiotou ([email protected])and Dr Miranda Christou ([email protected]).

Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should, however, ensure that in case they are selected they will be residing in Cyprus on a full-time basis during the employment period. Submission of application implies acceptance of this condition.

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 applicants’ personal data according to the provisions of the General Regulation on Personal Data 2016/679 (EU).

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equality, as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination in order to provide a fair, safe, and pleasant environment for the entire university community, where students and staff members will feel supported both in their professional and personal development, within and beyond their multiple identities. To this end, UCY seeks to create the necessary conditions that will encourage and respect diversity and ensure dignity both in the workplace and society at large. Moreover, UCY has adopted specific policies to promote equal opportunities, as well as respect and understanding of diversity, while it is committed to promoting and maintaining a working, teaching, and learning environment, free from any form of discrimination, whether direct or indirect.