PhD Openings at GET Lab

Studies start in September 2021
Deadline for applications: Thursday, 15th of April 2021

For applications, click here
Information from the Department Secretary: Tel.: 25002530, Fax: 25002768


One (1) position on the topic: “VR for Physio/Psycho/Social Well-Being”

Candidates should possess:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and a postgraduate Degree of Master’s level* from accredited Universities in a relevant field (e.g. Interactive Media/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Neuroscience/ Psychology) with specialization in Virtual Reality or/and Biosignals measurements.
  • Excellent programming skills / excellent knowledge of C/C++ programming language or/and excellent knowledge of a game engine (e.g. Unity)
  • Ability to work independently on research projects
  • Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

The following will be considered as additional qualifications:

  • experience in submitting research proposals and/or participation in research projects
  • very good knowledge of a 3D modelling software
  • experience in experimental research
  • good knowledge of statistical analysis

* In cases where the candidate demonstrates EXCEPTIONAL academic performance; holding a postgraduate degree may not be a restrict requirement to apply for this position (Even though it is highly recommended). For this position, applications are accepted only for full time studies.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the GET Lab (getlab.org), a research lab of the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology. In parallel with his/her study the successful candidate may be employed in currently active research programs and/or be assigned teaching-related duties at the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts with appropriate reimbursement. In addition, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to carry out part of his/her research work at the CYENS Centre of Excellence (cyens.org.cy).

Research Advisor: Despina Michael-Grigoriou, Associate Professor (despina.michael@cut.ac.cy)


One (1) position on the topic: “New technologies for Virtual Reality”

Candidates should possess:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree and a postgraduate Degree of Master’s level* from accredited Universities in a relevant field (e.g. Interactive Media/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Neuroscience/ Psychology) with specialization in Virtual Reality or/and Biosignals measurements.
  • Excellent programming skills / excellent knowledge of C/C++ programming language or/and excellent knowledge of a game engine (e.g. Unity)
  • Ability to work independently on research projects
  • Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

The following will be considered as additional qualifications:

  • experience in submitting research proposals and/or participation in research projects
  • very good knowledge of a 3D modelling software
  • experience in experimental research
  • good knowledge of statistical analysis

*In cases where the candidate demonstrates EXCEPTIONAL academic performance; holding a postgraduate degree may not be a restrict requirement to apply for this position. (Even though it is highly recommended)

For this position, applications are accepted only for full time studies.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the GET Lab (getlab.org), a research lab of the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology. In parallel with his/her study the successful candidate may be employed in currently active research programs and/or be assigned teaching-related duties at the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts with appropriate reimbursement. In addition, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to carry out part of his/her research work at the CYENS Centre of Excellence (cyens.org.cy).

Research Advisor: Despina Michael-Grigoriou, Associate Professor (despina.michael@cut.ac.cy)