23 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Malta- Department
Office for Human Resources Management & Development- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Positions
Research Support Positions- Application Deadline
27 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)- Country
Malta- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Part-time- Hours Per Week
20- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 09/2026)
Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II
Project VERA – “Virtual Environment for Rehabilitation and Assessment” CUP: G13D24000200007
Funded by the Interreg VI - A Italia-Malta Programme
and any other projects undertaken by the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to work on the VERA project, which is funded by the Interreg VI - A Italia-Malta Programme. The RSO may also be required to assist in several other research and development tasks related to various other research projects undertaken by the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing.
The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.
The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.
The post is for a period until 31 December 2026, and will entail 10 hours of work per week.
The initial remuneration per hour, inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustments, shall be €14.58.
Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Tuesday, 27th January 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Further information may be obtained from http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment and should you have any queries, please send us an email on projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt .
Further Information
The objective of this project led by Università degli Studi di Enna “Kore” (UKE) is to activate a network among university, research institutions, healthcare facilities, associations, and SMEs to develop collaborative, non-invasive, and low-cost digital tools for the early and reliable diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders and the monitoring and evaluation of treatments or rehabilitation. The incidence of neurodegenerative disorders is also characterised by cultural and environmental factors, thus a comparative analysis between similar populations but with different lifestyles (Sicily and Malta) is expected to improve the understanding of etiopathogenesis while providing an opportunity to compare the diagnostic, therapeutic and assistance approaches used in the two countries.
The project will adopt an interdisciplinary approach, involving doctors, physicists and computer engineers, creating cooperation among research and health institutions, associations and SME’s. The expected changes brought about by this project concern optimising diagnosis and treatment through artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms applied in virtual reality (VR) environments using data gathered from wearable and non-invasive sensors of different types suitably and purposely put together. The expected output is a pilot solution that can be easily personalised, deployed, and integrated into the processes of healthcare companies or institutions to offer a wider range of more effective assistance services to their patients.
The RSO will be responsible for the execution of a number of tasks related to VERA and other research projects presently being undertaken by the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences. Further information may be obtained from the Project Leader, Dr Alexei Sammut at alexei.sammut@um.edu.mt .
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will consist of the following:
- research and development activities related to the project;
- produce deliverables, write technical documentation, and prepare related reports within the stipulated time frames as specified in the project description of the Grant Agreement;
- work on the project workplan sub-tasks, which, taken together, meet all the project objectives on time;
- work flexible hours, so long as the pre-agreed sub-tasks are delivered on time and to acceptable standards, while keeping records of the actual time taken, on a task-by-task basis;
- keep detailed progress reports and abide to all the conditions imposed by the project’s Grant Agreement;
- assist in the dissemination process with the relevant stakeholders via workshops/seminars and work with other research officers to jointly prepare publications and/or patents;
- organise and attend regular project internal meetings and consortium meetings;
- travel and attend meetings/conferences as the need arises;
- assist in the preparation and writing of scientific publications, and
- perform any other project-related task as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.
The appointee will be expected to work primarily in the sites where data collection will be carried and/or at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the Project leader.
The selection procedure will involve:
- scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application).
- shortlisting; and
- an interview and/or extended interview.
The post is for a period until 31 December 2026, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing
Specific Requirements
Live in Malta
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Malta
- Country
- Malta
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Contact
- City
Msida- Website
http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment- Street
University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA
projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt
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