{"job":{"jobId":1209786,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":869,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Special Scientist, Research Assistant Department of Psychology","description":"\n\n<p><strong>Title:</strong> Special Scientist (Research Assistant)\n<strong>Positions</strong>: Two (2)\n<strong>Category: </strong>Contract for 12 months (part time) with an option for renewal\n<strong>Location: </strong>University of Cyprus, Nicosia</p>\n\n\n<p>The Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, accepts applications for the filling of two (2) positions (parttime) of Special Scientists (Research Assistants). The selected candidates will work for the needs of the research program \"Tackling anti-vaccination: Mapping the social transmission of beliefs and attitudes\" of the Associate Professor Maria Karekla and the coordinator Dr. Angelos Kassianos.</p>\n\n\n<p>It is noted that one (1) full-time month at the University of Cyprus is equal to 140 hours. The positions are parttime (105 hours / month).</p>\n\n\n<p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>\n\n\n<p>The Special Scientists will conduct research within the framework of the needs of the research program. The aim of the program is to investigate the social transmission of perceptions of resistance to vaccinations. The research is carried out in collaboration with centers of excellence in Cyprus and abroad such as Cyprus University of Technology, the Cyprus Medical Association, the ETH Zurich and Yale University, and will offer networking opportunities to the successful applicants as well as the opportunity to get acquainted with pioneering research methods like Social Network Analysis.</p>\n\n\n<p>Specifically, successful candidates are expected to have the following duties and responsibilities:</p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Position (a)</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cooperation with the Project Coordinator, meetings with all Collaborating Bodies and development of a cooperation network</li>\n<li>Development of an electronic questionnaire for data collection from 5 countries on attitudes towards a COVID19 vaccine.</li>\n<li>Collaboration with a PhD student from Cyprus University of Technology for data collection from Parents' Associations</li>\n<li>Conducting literature reviews</li>\n<li>Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data</li>\n<li>Direct participation in the writing of scientific articles.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Position (b) </strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cooperation with the Project Coordinator, meetings with all Collaborating Bodies and development of a cooperation network</li>\n<li>Conduct a qualitative study with a collection of semi-structured interviews by parents and health professionals</li>\n<li>Conduct a study collecting data from health professionals using a survey</li>\n<li>Conduct literature reviews • Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data</li>\n<li>Direct participation in the writing of scientific articles.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>CORE QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Degree in Psychology or related health field</li>\n<li>Postgraduate studies in areas such as Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Public Health</li>\n<li>Research experience commensurate with the tasks.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p>The candidate's high academic performance and his / her appeal for research are considered as basic qualifications.</p>\n\n\n<p>Applicants should have strong knowledge of research and analytical methods and excellent organizational skills.</p>\n\n\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doctorate in the above fields</li>\n<li>Postgraduate degree or experience in Research Methods</li>\n<li>Experience in research projects on vaccines</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: </strong></p>\n\n\n<p>The filling of the positions (part-time) will have a duration of twelve months with an option of renewal for another 6 months. Position (a) will be employed from October 2020 to October 2021 and position (b) from December 2020 to December 2021. Monthly gross salary is set at € 979.11. From this amount employee's contributions to the various governmental funds will be deducted as well as any Income Tax. The contract does not provide 13th salary.</p>\n\n\n<p><strong>APPLICATION:</strong></p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested parties are kindly requested to submit the following:</strong></p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Letter of interest for this position specifying which position they are interested in (or both)</li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae with description of previous experience (as well as the grades of the degrees).</li>\n<li>Copies of degrees and certificates</li>\n<li>Names and details of at least two persons from whom letters of recommendation may be requested.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n<p>At minimum, the 3 most suitable candidates per position will be invited for an online interview. The selected candidates will be invited to submit certified photocopies of diplomas from the Ministry of Education (in the case of diplomas from Private Schools / Universities in Cyprus) or from the Issuing Authority (in the case of Universities Abroad).</p>\n\n\n<p>Interested parties are invited to apply electronically at the link <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://applications.ucy.ac.cy/recruitment</a> by filling in all the corresponding fields and uploading in PDF format all the required documents and certificates no later than September 25, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.</p>\n\n\n<p>For more information, interested parties can contact Dr. Angelos Kassianos, tel: 00357 22-892025 or email: <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:kassianos.angelos@ucy.ac.cy\" rel=\"no-follow\">kassianos.angelos@ucy.ac.cy</a></p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Nicosia, Cyprus","location1":"유럽","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|224964","original_domain":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/224964/special-scientist-research-assistant-department-of-psychology/?LinkSource=PremiumListing","original_isPremium":"true","closeType":2,"closedAt":null,"requireEducation":0,"managerTel":"","managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"kassianos.angelos@ucy.ac.cy","managerName":"UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":null,"log_hit":2,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"createdAt":"2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2020-09-18T11:04:36.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":869,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"University of Cyprus","name_en":"University of Cyprus","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p> University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a pioneer research institution achieving international scientific recognition in European higher education, offering competitive programmes and to become a centre of excellence in the wider Euro-Mediterranean region. 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