Professor of Science (Tenured professor) in Medicine

8 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Rīga Stradiņš University

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Latvia

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Tallinn)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

Riga Stradins University (RSU) and the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) announce and invite candidates to apply for the position of science professor (tenured professor) in medical science, paediatric oncology jointly financed by RSU and BKUS.

The professor of science will conduct fundamental and/or applied research in the priority scientific field of RSU and BKUS - paediatric oncology - using the available resources and infrastructure of both RSU and BKUS. By implementing high-level research, attracting talented researchers and clinicians, forming multidisciplinary team(s), engaging in educational activities and consulting colleagues, the Professor of Science will promote and contribute  the development and advancement of personalized medicine in the field of paediatric oncology in Latvia.

Field of science: paediatric oncology

Research directions: children's oncology/paediatrics, incl. but not limited to: translational medicine, molecular biology, molecular genetics, precision medicine, paediatric oncology pathology, rare diseases, cell therapy, diagnostics, treatment, care, clinical research, clinical outcome monitoring, biomarker identification, proteomics, epigenetics, etc.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop the applied research direction in paediatric oncology

• To attract the necessary funding for the implementation of the research direction, including the additional funding necessary for the development of the research group

• Lead research projects (responsible researcher) and get involved in the implementation of research projects of other BKUS and RSU, as well as cooperation partners

• Organize and participate in educational and consulting events that correspond to the interests and scope of the parties

• Participate in the development of the BKUS Health Care Development Center, for example by providing advice on the creation of laboratories and equipment

• Within the limits of their competence, participate in the development of clinical research, in the creation of the necessary environment for innovation and education, support the implementation of clinical treatment protocols at BKUS (for example, AllTogether, Umbrella, etc.), participate in BKUS multidisciplinary meetings, for example, a multidisciplinary team with the involvement of specialists from the molecular diagnostics laboratory

• Participated in activities to promote patient involvement in research

• Participate in international consortia and projects

• Supervise the works of doctoral students, post-doctoral students

• Prepare scientific publications and communicate research results

• Develop research infrastructure and research methods

• To comply with research ethics and data security principles and binding regulations

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements for applicants:

• Doctor of Science degree (PhD)

• The Hirsch index of at least 10 and the last 3 years indexed publications in SCOPUS/Web of Science correspond to the content of RSU and BKUS priority - the field of paediatric oncology

• Academic work experience as a professor or at least 3 years as an associate professor

• Experience working in clinical and multidisciplinary teams

• Experience in pedagogical work (supervision of doctoral theses)

• Experience in leading international and/or national level research projects

• Experience in the preparation, management and partnership of projects funded by EU research and innovation programs (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe), evaluated above the quality threshold or equivalent

• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary scientific group

• Impeccable reputation and visibility in your research field

• Good communication and team building skills

• Good clinical practice certificate (Good clinical practice GCP will be considered an advantage if clinical research is planned

• Excellent knowledge of the English language at C1 level (according to the knowledge levels set by the CEFR)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• Salary starting from EUR 6,000 (gross) per month full-time, additional material motivation according to the achieved results

• Salary can be revised by attracting external funding of 50% with performance bonus up to 15% and attracting 100% external funding of salary with performance bonus of up to 30%

• Start-up grant for the start of scientific activity and appropriate resources for achieving goals (the science professor's laboratory is created covering the infrastructure and resources of both RSU and BKUS)

• The tenured professor is confirmed in the position for six years with evaluation of the results after three years. In case of a positive evaluation, the employment contract is continued. Before the six-year deadline, the performance is re-evaluated and in the case of a positive evaluation, the rector of RSU concludes an employment contract with the employee for an indefinite period with regular performance evaluation at least once every six years.

Selection process

Applications must be sent electronically by 10.05.2024. to an email address [email protected]

The application must include the following documents:

• A letter of motivation containing a vision of the goals to be achieved

• Curriculum Vitae - a description of life and work, which indicates ORCID, scientific, pedagogical and organizational work experience, qualification improvement (professional development) activities, the most important publications in the last 6 (six) years, as well as other documents or information that more fully describe the applicant's qualifications and compliance with the requirements

• Copies of documents certifying scientific and academic degrees

• Self-certification of English language skills

• Information about persons who can provide recommendations or feedback from cooperation partners, employers or professional associations in which the applicant has worked or works

• A description of the research direction and a research plan for the next 6 (six) years corresponding to the relevant group of scientific branches, which contains the justification of the research topic, information about the necessary human resources and infrastructure, existing institutions and international cooperation, as well as a strategy for attracting external funding

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Rīga Stradiņš University

Country

Latvia

City

Riga

Postal Code

LV1007

Street

Dzirciema street 16

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Rīga

Website

http://www.rsu.lv/en

Street

Dzirciema str.16

Postal Code

LV1007

STATUS: EXPIRED