Responsibilities
**Position: Research Associate – ****REINFORCE ****Project **
Research Group / Project: VIDEOMICS
**Category: **An initial one-year (part time or full time) employment contract will be offered with the possibility of renewal.
**Location: **Nicosia, Cyprus
Preferred Start Date: June 2026 or as soon thereafter.
Application Deadline: 2nd of June 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
**No. Of Positions: **1
**Salary Ranges and Ranks: **
Research Assistant: €21,000 - €32,000
Research Associate: €28,000 - €42,000
Senior Research Associate: €38,000 - €42,000
The offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s seniority and relevant experience.
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Contribute to project activities, particularly the coordination of healthcare pilot studies involving the deployment and validation of cybersecurity solutions developed within the REINFORCE project on healthcare partners’ software systems.
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Support the development of digital health and cybersecurity literacy resources, including training and educational material tailored to specific stakeholder groups.
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Prepare project documentation, technical reports, user manuals, and material related to scientific, technical, training, and dissemination activities.
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Participate in internal project meetings, collaborative planning sessions, and interdisciplinary discussions with project partners and stakeholders.
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Assist in monitoring project progress and conducting evaluation and assessment tasks within the project.
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Support the implementation, testing, and validation of AI-driven and cybersecurity-related solutions within healthcare environments.
**Profile of the ideal candidate – select relevant qualities required for specific role: **
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
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Proactive, adaptable, and capable of responding effectively to evolving project requirements and priorities.
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Your profile
About the project / position:
**Project **Title: AI-Enhanced Ecosystem for Reinforcing Cybersecurity in the European Healthcare Sector
Short Description:
The REINFORCE project addresses critical gaps in cybersecurity preparedness and resilience in the European healthcare sector by providing an AI-driven ecosystem that enhances healthcare providers' abilities to prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats. Its vision is a cyber-secure healthcare environment where organizations remain resilient to evolving risks and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of critical services.
The project is structured around four core pillars, validated in real-world healthcare environments: (i) systematic vulnerability assessment and security requirements mapping; (ii) Secure-by-Design framework implementation; (iii) AI-enabled real-time incident detection and response; and (iv) comprehensive cybersecurity training and awareness programs. These are supported by innovative technologies including advanced encryption, zero-trust architectures, and AI/ML solutions, complemented by tailored training for diverse healthcare stakeholders.
A brief description of the MRG will be added - info from website.
General qualifications and requirements
General qualifications and requirements:
- Minimum requirement: A B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field from an accredited institution.
**Preferred qualifications: **
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An M.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical/Health Informatics, Cybersecurity) will be considered an advantage.
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Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, C, C++, C#, or R.
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Experience with statistical, machine learning, and deep learning methodologies, as well as related frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV), will be considered an advantage.
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Statistical and mathematical background will be considered an advantage.
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Experience in image and video processing and analysis will be considered an advantage.
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Knowledge and/or practical experience in cybersecurity technologies, methodologies, and best practices will be considered an advantage.
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Project management skills will be considered an advantage.
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Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.
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For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required
Why us?
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
**Application process **
For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for: “Application for **Research Associate – ****REINFORCE **Project”:
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**Process for Research Associates: **
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A cover letter which clearly specifies 1) contact details, 2) employment availability date, 3) part-time or full-time availability, and 4) MRG(s) of interest in order of priority
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A detailed curriculum vitae in English.
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Copies of academic transcripts
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Description of their academic and research experiences as well as any relevant industrial / innovation / entrepreneurship experience, where applicable (500 words maximum).
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Contact details of two University professors or one University professor and one industry referee who will provide the letters.
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Two (2) representative publications (if applicable).
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Two (2) representative innovation outcomes / products (if applicable).
In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.
Contact details
For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .