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Job Category: Research Support Reporting Line : Head of Research Office, in coordination with the Project PI Supervisory duties: May supervise one or more Project Officer personnel Contract type: Part-time project-based contract (ViWAS and DiGiNN 2.0 projects) for the duration of the projects.  Possibility of extension is available upon performance. Location: CYENS Centre of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus Preferred Start Date:  September 2026, or as soon thereafter. Indicative Salary Range: €30,000 – €45,000. The salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.  Probation Period for entry level: 6 (six) months  About CYENS Centre of Excellence CYENS Centre of Excellence ( https://cyens.org.cy/ ) is a leading research and innovation centre based in Nicosia, Cyprus, focusing on interactive media, smart systems and emerging technologies. CYENS works at the intersection of research, technology, creativity and societal impact, bringing together academic, industrial, governmental and civic partners to develop innovative solutions for Cyprus and Europe. The Role CYENS is seeking a Research Project Manager to support the successful implementation of ViWAS and DiGiNN 2.0 EU funded projects. The successful candidate will coordinate project activities, reporting, financial monitoring, stakeholder engagement and service delivery, ensuring successful implementation of project objectives.   About the Project – ViWAS CYENS is the Coordinator of ViWAS – Virtual Worlds Skills Academy , a major EU-funded project under the Digital Europe Programme. ViWAS aims to bridge the growing skills gap in virtual worlds, virtual reality, augmented reality and extended reality by developing a future-proof training and competence ecosystem for learners, educators, professionals and industry across Europe. The project brings together a large European consortium of beneficiaries and associated partners and will run for 48 months, from May 2026 to April 2030.  About the Project – DiGiNN  CYENS is a key partner and co-coordinator of DiGiNN – Cyprus Digital Innovation Hub (www.diginn.eu) , the European Digital Innovation Hub of Cyprus. DiGiNN brings together leading national expertise in advanced digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and other digital innovation capabilities, with the aim of supporting SMEs and public sector organisations in their digital transformation journey.  DiGiNN is co-funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus and will run for 36 months, from September 2026 to August 2029.   Key Responsibilities   The Research Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation of ViWAS and DiGiNN 2.0 projects on behalf of CYENS, including:   Project coordination, Reporting and Compliance   Support the overall coordination of the two projects in line with the Grant Agreement, Description of Action and Consortium Agreement.  Monitor implementation progress across all Work Packages and ensure timely follow-up with WP Leaders and partners.  Maintain project documentation and supporting evidence in line with funder requirements.  Organise and support consortium meetings, WP Leaders meetings, General Assembly meetings and Project Management Committee meetings.  Identify , risks, delays and implementation challenges, and support the development of corrective actions. Financial and administrative management   Support the financial monitoring of the projects in cooperation with CYENS financial staff.  Maintain budget monitoring tools, prefinancing distribution records and partner financial tracking documents.  Support partners in understanding reporting requirements, in a Digital Europe lump sum grant.  Prepare internal financial monitoring repo