About the Position

The Centre is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team in a key position. The successful candidate will assist in developing good working relationships to collaborate with governmental services and industry.

More specific responsibilities:

1. In collaboration with the Technology Transfer function, to maintain and expand relationships with existing and new clients and partners of CYENS.

1. To identify and report on business and strategic partnership opportunities in target markets including Cyprus, EU+, MENA and US.

1. To serve as a liaison between CYENS and industrial partners to ensure customer success from partnership proposal to development and implementation.

1. To represent CYENS at conferences, trade fairs and networking events and ensure that all leads arising from the above are correctly entered in the CRM and actioned upon.

1. To maximize new business development opportunities.

1. In collaboration with the Technology Transfer function to see all industrial partnerships through to completion and evaluate their success using suitable metrics.

1. To lead the way in building sustainable revenue streams.

General qualifications and requirements

1. University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree) or Diploma or Certificate, study title, qualifications or relevant training acquired in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a field relevant to the topics of CYENS.

1. Previous working experience in outreach and partnerships management roles for 5 years.

1. Knowledge of engineering and scientific areas relevant to CYENS is desirable.

1. Business Development experience / exposure is key as well as experience working with industry or local government.

1. Good business sense. Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with relevant industry sectors, ideally related to the licensing and deployment of software products is desirable.

1. Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.

1. For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required

Profile of the ideal candidate:

1. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.  

1. Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, having the ability to deal confidently and politely with enquiries.  

1. Very good analytical skills coupled with attention to detail.  

1. Dynamic, adaptable, hands-on and results driven.

1. A team player with an ability to work independently and under pressure. 

1. High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, as we believe in finding the best fit for our team.

Benefits

This role offers ample opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, allowing the candidate to make a significant impact on our organization. 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. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience, and the final title and salary offer will be determined accordingly.

Application process

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the“Application for Partnerships position”:

1. Full CV (including contact details).

1. Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees. 

In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .

About CYENS CoE

CYENS Centre of Excellence is focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in Cyprus and wider region. It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus: the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Open University of Cyprus, the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany, and, the University College London, United Kingdom. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors. 

  
Research in CYENS integrates the Visual Sciences, Human Factors & Design, and Communications & Artificial Intelligence, in a tight synergy that provides a unique interdisciplinary research perspective that emphasizes an “Inspired by Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research delivered by 18 high-caliber multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fueling of the scientific, technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe. 

CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.