[AISWorld] Research Vacancy: Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus

[Announce]

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS

SPECIAL SCIENTIST (Research) POSITION

Title: Special Scientist
No. of Position(s): 1
Category: Up to 10 months contract
Location: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, announces one (1) position of
Special Scientist of part time employment (100 hours per month) or full time (140 hours per
month), to work on the starting grant of Dr. Eleni Constantinou.

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate is expected to be highly-motivated individual to work in a demanding research
environment. Minimum requirements include:
1. Expertise and experience in programming (Python, Java, etc.)
2. Knowledge and experience with software repositories (GitHub and Stack Overflow)
3. Very good knowledge of the English language.
4. MSc and/or PhD will be considered as a plus.
5. Knowledge of software ecosystems (e.g., Maven) will be considered as a plus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will work on research on Mining Software Repositories. The duties
include data gathering from the Maven, Stack Overflow and GitHub repositories and their
analysis. The selected candidate will need to apply statistical methods and data science
methods.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS
The position is on a contract basis for either part time (100 hours per month) or full time
(140 hours per month) for 10 months. The monthly gross salary is up to €1733,10
(depending on qualifications and working hours). Employee contributions will be deducted
from the above amount. The position does not include a 13th Salary bonus.

Interested candidates should submit by the 19th of March 2024 the following items, in PDF
format, via e-mail to: Dr. Eleni Constantinou, email: constantinou.a.eleni at ucy.ac.cy
i. Cover letter that also specifies their employment availability date.
ii. A detailed curriculum vitae in Greek or in English (including the address and tel. number).
iii. Copies of transcripts of BSc/MSc/PhD degree(s).
iv. At least one reference from University professors.

For more information, interested individuals may contact:
Eleni Constantinou, constantinou.a.eleni at ucy.ac.cy .

Applicants need not be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. Applicants should however ensure,
before applying, 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 your 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.