19 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Rīga Stradiņš University- Research Field
Medical sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)- Country
Latvia- Application Deadline
15 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Helsinki)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
19 Jan 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
Rīga Stradiņš University invites applicants for a full-time tenured professor position.
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 - Medicine
Field of science and research directions: Precision medicine, oncology, bioinformatics.
Main 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
Requirements
- Research Field
- Medical sciences » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree
- Hirsch index of at least 15, 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
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Medical sciences » Other
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- 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.
Selection process
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] :
- An application letter addressed to RSU Rector
- A motivation letter containing a vision of the goals to be achieved
- 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
- Copies of documents certifying the obtained academic and scientific degrees
- Self-attestation of the English language proficiency
- 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
- 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
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 3
- Company/Institute
- Rīga Stradiņš University
- Country
- Latvia
- City
- Riga
- Street
- Dzirciema street 16
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Rīga- Website
http://www.rsu.lv/en- Street
Dzirciema str.16- Postal Code
LV1007
STATUS: EXPIRED
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