Assistant Professor of Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tallinn University of Technology

Department

Department of Geology

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Estonia

Application Deadline

1 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Geology of Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) invites applications to fill in the assistant professor position in the field of Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology. The goal of the position is to ensure a high international level and sustainability of research and teaching in the fields of environmental geology, climate science and hydrogeology at TalTech.

Content of work

The content of work is a balanced amount of professional teaching, research and development activities in the fields of environmental geology and hydrogeology and paleoclimatology in accordance with the Regulation of Academic Career Management, including:

• research and development, presentation of the results of work, publishing, participation in research projects, application for and management of projects;
• development of cooperation with TalTech research groups, other research and development institutions, the state sector and companies;
• teaching and development activities at the state-of-the-art methodological and educational technology level, including the role of responsible teaching staff in subjects: LGB0140 Introduction to Hydrogeology; NGG0326 Applied Hydrogeology; LGM0503 Master Project Seminar; LGB0070 Earth Systems, Climate and Technologies - Research Project.
• supervising doctoral students, postgraduates and undergraduate students in conducting independent research;
• organisation of academic studies and development activities and responsibility for the level thereof in their specialty.

The assistant professor position is temporary up to eight years.

Additional information about the position: Olle Hints, the Head of the Department of Geology, email [email protected] , phone 620 3027.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 1 June 2024 at the latest by using the application link :

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree for the position applied;
• a CV, including a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the assistant professor position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix ” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate only);
• a vision-action plan for the future position (the maximum total length 1500 words);
• other documents considered important by the candidate.

For further information on the application documents and recruitment process, please contact the TalTech HR Office: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent qualification in the field of Geology, no more than 10 years have passed since defending the doctoral degree (in case of using parental leave, maternity leave or paternity leave or in compulsory military service or alternative service after having obtained a doctoral degree, the time limit shall be extended by the period of the leave or service).
• Previous experience in research and development and teaching in the field of Geology.
• Postdoctoral studies are completed.
• The level of scientific publications and number of citations is comparable to the ones of the same level professors in the same field at the reference universities of Tallinn University of Technology, h-index ≥6.
• Successful experience in funding applications.
• Participation in the activities of professional or research organizations and networks or professional work experience (incl. in business).
• Participation in public engagement activities.
• Advanced Estonian (required for conducting teaching, popularizing science, communicating with the state sector and ensuring continuity of professional terminology), advanced English.

The general requirements for an assistant professor position candidate are described in the Regulation of Academic Career Management of TalTech (the assistant professor position description, threshold requirements for the position in the evaluation matrix).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ESTONIAN

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer various training and development opportunities, interesting work in a supportive team, a modern work environment and various opportunities for self-improvement, a possibility to cooperate with the research groups of the School of Science as well TalTech, a good research and teaching network (including the EuroTech universities).

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.

Additional comments

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the only flagship in engineering and IT science and education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology, information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia. 

The Department of Geology is the centre of expertise in geology, mineral resources, and mining at Tallinn University of Technology. Our researchers focus on bedrock geology, paleoenvironments, mineral resources, mining engineering and circular economy. We are responsible for study programmes on Earth systems and georesources, host various labs and the largest geocollections in Estonia.
The Department's web page: https://taltech.ee/en/department-geology .  

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tallinn University of Technology

Country

Estonia

State/Province

Other / Non-US

City

Tallinn

Postal Code

19086

Street

Ehitajate tee 5, zip code 19086

Where to apply

Website

https://taltech.recrur.com/public/link/tallinna-tehnikaulikool-keskkonna-ja-hud…

Contact

City

Tallinn

Website

https://taltech.ee/en

Street

Ehitajate tee 5

Postal Code

19086

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED