Open University of Cyprus (OUC) accepts applications for up to two positions for Research Scientists / Assistants, and Developers for employment as part of the project “WIN - Workplace Inclusion: Neurodiversity”, which is funded under the Erasmus+ KA2 call. The project is designed to tackle the pressing issue of neurodiversity inclusion through a comprehensive approach involving desk research, creation of online resources, educator and stakeholders’ training, and public awareness campaigns. The project's primary objectives are to enhance employer awareness, upskill educators, and create a web-based matching application to connect neurodivergent individuals with potential employers. The developer to be hired will be the person primarily responsible for the creation of this website / APP.
For the Developer position, the hired applicant(s) will be expected to contribute to the following activities of the project:
- Market research on existing tools and apps (in EU) that address neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Development of stand-alone web-based programs and smartphone applications.
- Design of novel machine learning algorithms and other AI tools for inclusiveness of neurodivergent populations.
For the Research Scientist / Assistant position(s), the hired applicant(s) will be expected to contribute to the following activities of the project:
- Literature review on good practices and interventions to understanding, accepting and promoting neurodiversity.
- Design and implementation of training programmes and online resources addressed to employers, HR staff, adult educators, neurodivergent individuals and their families.
- Run a broad awareness campaign targeting various stakeholders (businesses, SMEs, adult education centers, support groups, etc).
- Research and monitoring of the impact of the project outputs.
For both positions, additional activities include:
- Participation in project meetings with other members of the consortium.
- Involvement in the preparation of project reports and deliverables.
- Help with project management tasks and dissemination activities.
- Any other task relevant to the project that will be assigned.
Applications should be submitted electronically at https://careers.ouc.ac.cy/apply by October 25th, 2024. Candidates and their referees may contact Dr. Konstantinos Tsagkaridis, OUC’s Principal Investigator for the WIN Project, at
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