Research Associate – User Experience – Graphic Designer – HealthXR MRG

Position: Research Associate User Experience – Graphic Designer 

Category: An initial one-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal depending on performance and project needs. 

Location: Nicosia, Cyprus 

Application Deadline: Remain open until the positions are filled  

No. Of Positions: 1 

Salary: €19,200-€24,000 

About the position   

The position is under the HealthXR: Smart, Ubiquitous and Participatory Technologies for Healthcare Innovation MRG and focuses on developing content such as assets for VR to help in building VR experiences (e.g., editable avatars) to carry out fundamental research in virtual and augmented reality. The research will be applied to create psychophysiological interventions for patients with cancer and dementia.  

We are looking for a candidate who possesses skills in designing realistic assets for VR, as well as in creating branding and communication materials such as logos, banners, templates, and videos to disseminate our project results. The candidate should have prior experience in working with VR and filming, and experience with 360 cameras will be considered as an added advantage. 

The successful candidate will be encouraged to co-author publications in international conferences and journals, so basic knowledge of academic writing will count as an advantage. 

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Constantinos Pattichis, MRG Leader, and Dr. Maria Matsangidou, Senior Research Fellow, HealthXR: Smart, Ubiquitous and Participatory Technologies for Healthcare Innovation. 

Responsibilities of Research Associate:  

1. Develop realistic assets for VR experiences, including editable avatars and other interactive elements. 

2. Design branding and communication materials such as logos, banners, templates, and videos to disseminate project results. 

3. Conduct fundamental research in virtual and augmented reality to support the development of psychophysiological interventions for patients with cancer and dementia. 

4. Collaborate with the research team to conceptualize and implement VR content aligned with project objectives. 

5. Utilize skills in VR design and filming to create immersive and engaging experiences for users. 

6. Utilize 360 cameras and other relevant technologies to enhance VR content where applicable. 

7. Assist in the preparation of academic publications for international conferences and journals. 

8. Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in VR and healthcare innovation to inform project development and implementation. 

9. Adhere to project timelines and milestones, ensuring timely completion of tasks and deliverables. 

10. Participate in project meetings, discussions, and presentations as required. 

General qualifications and requirements 

1. University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree) or Diploma or Certificate or other study title or qualifications in in Graphic Design; User Experience Design, or a related area. (Candidates with other backgrounds but an otherwise solid profile may also be considered). An M.Sc. / Ph.D. are not required but it will be considered as an advantage.  

2. Ability to design realistic assets for VR; prior experience with human avatars will be considered an advantage. 

3. Ability and independence to create branding and communication materials such as logos, banners, templates, and videos to disseminate our project results. 

4. Prior experience in filming and video editing, as well as experience with 360 cameras, will be considered as an added advantage. 

5. Experience in creating websites (even using web content management systems like WordPress). 

6. Having previous research experience and publishing high-impact research papers is not required but will be considered an advantage. 

7. Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.   

8. For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required 

Benefits 

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience. 

Application process  

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the: “Application for Research Associate – User Experience – Graphic Designer”: 

Process for Research Associates:  

1. A cover letter which clearly specifies 1) contact details, 2) employment availability date, 3) part-time or full-time availability 

2. A detailed curriculum vitae in English. 

3. Copies of academic transcripts  

4. Description of their academic and research experiences as well as any relevant industrial / innovation / entrepreneurship experience, where applicable (500 words maximum). 

5. Contact details of two University professors or one University professor and one industry referee who will provide the letters. 

6. Two (2) representative publications (if applicable). 

7. Two (2) representative innovation outcomes / products (if applicable). 

In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required. 

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

About CYENS CoE  

CYENS Centre of Excellence is focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in Cyprus and wider region. It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus: the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Open University of Cyprus, the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany, and, the University College London, United Kingdom. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors.  

   
Research in CYENS integrates the Visual Sciences, Human Factors & Design, and Communications & Artificial Intelligence, in a tight synergy that provides a unique interdisciplinary research perspective that emphasizes an “Inspired by Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research delivered by 18 high-caliber multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fueling of the scientific, technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe.  

CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally. 

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.