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CYENS Affiliates

CYENS - Centre of Excellence
Full or part-time
Temporary

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research aligned with the Centre’s research pillars and strategic priorities

  • Collaborate with internal research groups (MRGs) on joint research activities

  • Contribute to publications, proposals, and funded research projects

  • Acknowledge the Centre affiliation in all relevant publications and proposals

  • Participate in joint industry–academic activities where applicable

  • Comply with the Centre’s Code of Conduct and professional standards

  • Support the Centre’s mission through active and ethical research engagement

Your profile

This affiliation offers academics and researchers the opportunity to collaborate with a leading research centre, contribute to high-impact research aligned with strategic research pillars, and engage in joint academic and industry activities. Affiliates gain access to research infrastructure, participate in publications and funded projects, and strengthen their international research profile through active collaboration with established research groups.

General qualifications and requirements

  • PhD or advanced postgraduate degree in a relevant field (or equivalent research experience)

  • Active research profile with publications and/or project involvement

  • Strong alignment with the Centre’s research pillars and strategic priorities

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams

  • Experience in academic, applied, or industry-linked research activities

  • Commitment to ethical conduct and professional research standards

  • Availability to actively contribute during the affiliation period

Application process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the online application platform by following the steps below:

Step 1 – Complete the CYENS Research Fellowship Application Form
Download and complete the official CYENS Research Fellowship Application Form. The form requests information about your academic and professional background, the affiliation title sought, relevant publications, proposed research activities, previous or ongoing collaboration with CYENS, and academic references.
Step 2 – Prepare the supporting documents
Please ensure that you have the following documents ready:
  • Completed CYENS Research Fellowship Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Copies of relevant academic qualifications and certificates.
  • Short cover letter outlining your interest in affiliating with CYENS and the proposed areas of collaboration.
Step 3 – Submit your application online
Access the online application platform using the Apply for the Position link below.
Complete the online application and upload all the documents listed above in the relevant attachment section. Please ensure that the completed CYENS Research Fellowship Application Form is included with your supporting documents.
Applications submitted without the completed application form may be considered incomplete.
Evaluation and Appointment
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in accordance with CYENS internal policies and procedures. Candidates may be contacted for additional information or clarification during the evaluation process.
The conferral of an affiliation is subject to the relevant internal evaluation and approval procedures. Successful candidates will receive formal written confirmation of their affiliation and designated title.
Important: Affiliation is a non-remunerated arrangement and does not constitute an offer of employment with CYENS.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .

About us

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.   


The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. 


 CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto “Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans” with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.