Research Associates for the EU Project "BATTLEVERSE" (Position B)

16 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA-RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Department

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Bachelor Positions

Application Deadline

26 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Athens)

Country

Greece

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• The Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE) of the University of Macedonia, in the framework of the project "A Human-Centred MSaaS Ecosystem for Enhanced Mission Planning and Execution via Battlefield Modelling, Adversarial AI, and Multi-domain Simulation Environments" (BATTLEVERSE), funded by the European Union (EDF), invites interested parties to submit a proposal for two (2) work assignment contracts.

  Position A (Code A) - Postdoctoral Researcher: The associate will participate in the design and implementation of the reference data model to ensure simulation system interoperability. Additionally, they will develop AI algorithms and multi-criteria optimization methods for the decision-making system. Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of renewal). Budget: €20,446.41.

  Position B (Code B) - Software Engineer / Researcher: The associate will participate in the development and implementation of Machine Learning algorithms for pattern recognition and automated simulation scenario generation. They will also contribute to the technical evaluation of wargaming frameworks and the encoding of neuro-symbolic logic rules. Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of renewal). Budget: €15,334.81.

Where to apply

Website

https://calls.elke.uom.gr/call/20260112-9886964f

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Good knowledge of the English language.

Knowledge of programming for software and algorithm development. This must be proven by either: a) At least 6 months of professional experience in software/algorithm development, OR b) A portfolio of work (links to code repositories like GitHub/GitLab or published scientific papers demonstrating algorithm development).

Specific Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s degree (MSc) in Computer Science or in a closely related field, awarded by a Greek higher education institution, or an equivalent and corresponding degree awarded by a recognized foreign institution.

• Professional experience (up to 20 months) in relevant research and development projects at national and European level.

• Oral interview, during which the candidate’s experience in matters related to the advertised position, their ability to communicate effectively and use the Greek language, as well as personal competencies—particularly communication skills, analytical and integrative thinking, ability to work collaboratively within a team, and professional conduct—will be assessed. These competencies are considered essential for the position and cannot be adequately assessed through other means.

It is noted that the oral interview aims to assess the candidate’s competence and suitability for the performance of the duties of the advertised position. The Evaluation Committee reserves the right, following a duly reasoned decision, to conclude that a candidate is unsuitable for the position, even if the candidate formally meets the required eligibility criteria.

Failure to attend the oral interview will result in the rejection of the application, as the suitability of the candidate’s qualifications and experience for the performance of the duties of the position cannot otherwise be duly assessed.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring

Master’s degree: 0–35 points

Professional experience: 0–35 points

Interview*: 0–30 points
(The interview score for each candidate is calculated as the average of the scores awarded by the members of the Evaluation Committee.)

Total: 100 points

Selection process

Candidates should submit: detailed CV including qualifications and interests in the above areas; scanned copies of academic titles; work and research experience documents. Interviews are expected to take place after the application deadline. 

It is noted that failure to attend the oral interview will result in the rejection of the candidacy application due to the fact that the suitability of the qualifications or experience of the candidates for the performance of the duties of the specific position cannot be verified.

Important note on academic titles:

Any academic title awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions should be submitted along with the required supporting documents, certificates of equivalence and correspondence, they must include them in their electronic application file. In case of, candidates do not have the above required supporting documents, the Evaluation Committee, during the evaluation procedure will confirm whether the foreign institution and/or the type of degree awarded are included in the Register of Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (Hellenic N.A.R.I.C. / Δ.Ο.Α.Τ.Α.Π.) [https://mitroa.doatap.gr/ ], according to article 304, par. 4 of law 4957/2022 (A’ 55).

Any academic title awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions that operate under a franchise agreement with private entities in Greece must provide, in their electronic application file, a Place of Study Certificate, according to article 304, par. 4 of law 4957/2022 (A’ 55).If the Greek Territory is confirmed as the place of studies or a part of them, the degree is not recognized, unless the part of the studies conducted in the Greek territory is in public Higher Education Institutions.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA-RESEARCH FUND

Country

Greece

State/Province

Central Macedonia

City

Thessaloniki

Postal Code

54636

Street

Egnatia, 156

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Central Macedonia

City

Thessaloniki

Website

http://www.uom.gr

Street

Egnatia, 156

Postal Code

54636

E-Mail

kgiannou@uom.edu.gr

STATUS: EXPIRED

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