Invitation for Faculty Applications

Plans for establishment of UNIC Athens
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is pleased to announce its plans to establish UNIC Athens, marking its potential expansion into Greece. The proposed new campus, currently in the planning stages, will be situated at ‘The Ellinikon’ and is expected to welcome its first cohort of students in the 2025-2026 academic year.

This initiative aims at founding the first foreign University campus in Greece, with a focus on establishing a Medical School in collaboration with the Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG). This collaboration seeks to enhance medical research and education in Greece, leveraging the expertise of both UNIC and HHG.

*UNIC's planned expansion is contingent upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements in both Greece and Cyprus, including full compliance with Greece's law pertaining to the operation of campuses of foreign universities (5094/2024).

About the University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy)
UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus, with more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries. It is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contribution to culture. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has placed UNIC among the top 501-600 universities globally.

About UNIC Medical School
The Medical School offers two tracks for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree: a 6-year programme for high school leavers and a 5-year programme for graduate students. It also offers two master’s degrees, one in Family Medicine and one in Public Health, as well as a PhD in Medical Sciences. The Medical School at UNIC Athens plans to offer both MD tracks and the PhD degree. 

Faculty members play a crucial role in advancing the School's research agenda, which aligns with the One Health concept. They contribute to its strong research output, including publications in high-impact journals. The School’s Medical Centre, part of the Cyprus General Healthcare System, supports the academic development of medical students and promotes clinical research initiatives.

Social responsibility is a core value, demonstrated through initiatives like the Mobile Clinic, which provides healthcare services to underserved communities twice a month.

Expression of Interest
UNIC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from individuals interested in faculty appointments at its Medical School in UNIC Athens. 

At this stage, UNIC seeks EOIs for the following fields:

• Molecular/ Cell Biology & Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Anatomy
• Embryology
• Histology
• Biostatistics/ Research Methods
• Pharmacology/ Clinical Pharmacology
• Medical Physics
• Medical Sociology
• Clinical Psychology
• Medical Ethics

Applications for EOI
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter stating their area(s) of expertise
• A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications
• A one-page research statement describing previous and current research, as well as future plans
• A one-page description of teaching experience
• Two professional reference letters

Candidates should be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.

Please send your expression of interest to hr@med.unic.ac.cy. Indicate that you are applying for UNIC Athens EOI with reference number F24AMS01 and specify the area(s) of expertise in the subject line of your email.