Student Volunteer Opportunities at ISEGov Research Group
The Information Systems & eGovernment (ISEGov) Research Group at the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, offers structured volunteer placements designed to help students gain hands-on experience, develop research skills, and contribute to ongoing academic and outreach activities.
Our tiered programme follows international best practices used at leading universities, providing progressively more advanced responsibilities as students advance through their studies.
Hours: 2 hours/week, one semester
Role: Digital Communications & Web Support Volunteer
Overview:
Early-year students are introduced to academic research environments through practical, low-intensity tasks that build digital literacy and teamwork. Under staff supervision, volunteers support the group’s communication and online presence.
Indicative Responsibilities:
- Preparing and publishing short website updates (news, events, achievements)
- Assisting in managing social media channels (content scheduling, basic analytics)
- Supporting outreach activities (e.g., writing short reports, preparing visual materials)
- Helping maintain accuracy and consistency across digital platforms
- Participating in brief training on communication standards and web accessibility
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Experience with academic communication workflows
- Improved writing, digital media, and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with professional tools for content and social media management
Hours: 5 hours/week, one semester
Role: Junior Research Assistant
Overview:
Students in their third year join structured mini-research projects aligned with the group’s thematic areas. These projects simulate international undergraduate research assistant models (e.g., UROP-type programmes), focusing on guided research, data collection, and introductory analysis.
Indicative Responsibilities:
- Conducting literature searches and organising bibliographic material
- Assisting with data preparation, simple analyses, or prototype development
- Supporting faculty and senior researchers in ongoing research activities
- Participating in weekly research meetings and presenting progress
- Contributing to short internal reports or research briefs
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Practical exposure to academic research methods
- Development of analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within a structured research plan
- Preparation for dissertation-level work in the final year
Additional Requirements:
- Students are expected to attend “Electronic Government” and “Advanced Information Systems” elective 4th year courses during their 3rd year of studies
Hours: 10 hours/week for the full academic year
Role: Senior Research Assistant (Dissertation-Integrated Placement)
Overview:
Final-year students undertake a year-long commitment that integrates their Bachelor’s dissertation with active participation in an ISEGov research stream. This role reflects international best practices in advanced undergraduate research, combining independent work with mentoring from academic staff.
Indicative Responsibilities:
- Designing and executing a research project under faculty supervision
- Conducting advanced literature review, methodology design, and data analysis
- Developing software prototypes, models, or policy evaluations (depending on topic)
- Preparing research outputs (conference posters, short papers, datasets, documentation)
- Presenting progress at research meetings and contributing to group publications when appropriate
- Helping mentor junior students in small, task-based activities
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Deep understanding of the research lifecycle
- Advanced technical and analytical capabilities
- Experience in scientific writing and academic dissemination
- Professional readiness for postgraduate studies or research-oriented careers
Getting Started
If you want to do an academic project with us follow these steps:
Familiarize Yourself with Our Research
Explore our research interests, publications, and current projects. This will help you understand the thematic areas in which we can offer substantial guidance.
Explore Proposed Topics
Review the lists of proposed thesis/dissertation topics that are available. If you have your own idea that aligns with the goals of the eGov Research Group, we are open to discussing it.
Contact us
Send a brief curriculum vitae (CV) and a concise description of your research interests and ideas.
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