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UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
Registration No. 90000076669
invites applications
for the Tenured Professorship position
in the area of industrial quantum technologies
in the field of Physics and astronomy
To strengthen its global competitiveness and research excellence, the University of Latvia is launching an open call for a tenured professor position in Industrial Quantum Technologies within the field of Physics and Astronomy.
We are seeking an outstanding researcher with industry work experience to lead and advance research in quantum technologies, particularly in exploring the fundamental properties of quantum systems with applications to industrial challenges and the development of new technologies. The successful candidate will also foster interdisciplinary collaboration at the University, integrating quantum research into its broader scientific domains. The position provides for motivational remuneration, institutional support for establishing and developing a research group, and the opportunity to shape the direction of quantum technology research in the region. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we especially encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups in science.
The tenured professor will be expected to:
- Create a research group.
- Conduct high quality scientific research and publish its results.
- Secure research funding.
- Participate in educating students by supervising their theses and delivering study courses (not more than 4 academic hours per week).
- Build a research-based collaboration with the public sector.
Precise terms of reference along with the performance indicators for each tenured professorship position are specified in the regulation on the competition.
Main qualification requirements for the tenured professorship position
- PhD in a relevant field.
- An internationally recognized specialist in the field who performs scientific research and conducts knowledge or technology transfer commensurate with modern standards.
- Experience of organizational work and team management within recent six years.
- Outstanding performance in research or pedagogical work or any other professional activity.
- C1 knowledge of English.
- General competencies – leadership, cooperation and persuasion skills, ability to create and strategically and conceptually implement various ideas.
Additional qualifications for each tenured professor position are specified in the regulation on the competition.
Documents to be submitted (in Latvian and English):
- Application addressed to the UL Rector
- Curriculum vitae including self-assessment regarding the language knowledge, the applicant’s contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, postal address), ORCID iD number, scientific, pedagogical, organizational, as well as other professional work experience, qualification development, major publications, other information, which more fully characterizes the applicant’s qualification and compliance with the requirements, 2 references.
- Copies of documents certifying academic degrees.
- Research plan for the next 6 years in a free form, including the specific tasks of the field of work described in the regulations on the competition and expected results (not more than 5 pages).
- Annex 1 to the Regulation on the Competition for the tenured professorship position: Requirements for the Candidate’s Special Qualifications (completed).
What we offer:
- Salary - associate tenured professor starting from EUR 5600 per month (gross), tenured professor from EUR 7000 per month (gross).
- Motivational performance funding for the attraction of international projects.
- Health insurance.
- 56 paid vacation days (8 weeks) annually, with the potential up to 10 additional paid vacation days.
- Initial grant of EUR 30'000 when starting scientific activity.
- Annual funding for the research group of at least EUR 30'000 (EUR 2'500 per month).
The documents must be submitted electronically and signed with a secure electronic signature containing the time stamp and sent by e-mail to pd.vakances@lu.lv by 18.05.2025 17:00 EET with the indication “For a competition to the tenured professorship position of the University of Latvia”.
To learn more, please contact UL by writing to pd.vakances@lu.lv