Science Professor (Tenured professor) 5 vacant positions

Rīga Stradiņš University invites applicants for a full-time tenured professor positions.

The tenured professor will be required to conduct excellent research, develop an independent, externally funded research direction and expand the international recognition of Rīga Stradiņš University.

Scientific Discipline Group: Precision medicine, Oncology, Bioinformatics, Dentistry and Social Sciences

We offer:

• A full-time salary of EUR 5000 (gross) per month, along with a variable component of remuneration based on performance
• Starting grants for commencement of scientific activities and adequate resources to accomplish goals
• The tenured professor is approved in the position for 6 years with a performance review after 3 years.
• In case of a positive evaluation, the employment contract is extended. Before the 6-year period, the performance is reviewed repeatedly and in case of a positive evaluation, the Rector of RSU concludes an employment contract with the employee for an indefinite period with regular performance reviews at least every 6 years

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree Hirsch index of at least 15 (Social Sciences at least 10), publications indexed in Scopus/Web of Science over the last 3 years, relevant to the discipline group of the position
• Academic experience of at least 3 years as a professor or associate professor
• Experience in teaching at high level
• Experience in research project management at international and/or national level
• Experience in the preparation, management and partnership in projects funded by the EU programmes for research and innovation (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe), or equivalent, rated above the quality threshold
• Experience in managing a research team
• Impeccable reputation and recognition in the relevant research field
• Experience in communicating with the public
• Excellent command of the English language

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Develop the proposed research programme in the specific discipline group and field
• Attract the funding necessary for the implementation of the research programme, including the funding necessary for the development of the research team
• Manage research projects and participate in the implementation of other research projects of RSU and cooperation partners
• Organise and participate in educational and advisory activities
• Participate in international consortia and projects
• Supervise doctoral and post-doctoral theses
• Prepare scientific publications and communicate research results
• Develop research infrastructure and research methods
• Adhere to the requirements of research ethics and data security principles and applicable regulations

To apply for the position, please send the following documents signed by a secure electronic signature by 15.03.2024. to the e-mail address [email protected]

1. An application letter addressed to RSU Rector
2. A motivation letter containing a vision of the goals to be achieved
3. Curriculum Vitae, including ORCID iD, the applicant’s scientific, teaching and organisational experience, professional development activities, a list of major publications over the last 6 years, and any other documents or information that the applicant  wishes to add to the application in order to better describe his/her qualifications and eligibility
4. Copies of documents certifying the obtained academic and scientific degrees
5. Self-attestation of the English language proficiency
6. Information on persons who can provide references or testimonials from cooperation partners, employers or professional associations in which the applicant was or has been active
7. A description of the research programme and the research plan for the next 6 years, appropriate to the respective scientific discipline group, containing the justification of the research topic, information on the human resources and infrastructure required, existing developments and international cooperation, as well as a strategy for attracting external funding

We will contact only the candidates selected for the second stage of the selection process no later than one month after the deadline for submitting applications. The processing of personal data submitted for the purpose of personnel selection for the competition will be carried out by the data controller – Rīga Stradiņš University, registration No. 90000013771, Dzirciema iela 16, Rīga, LV-1007. The candidate’s data will be stored for 4 months after submission. Further information on data processing is available on our Privacy Policy page.