Estonian Academy of Sciences announces a competition for the selection of three research professors.
The position of research professor enables a distinguished researcher to lead research in a scientific and development institution or university, supervise doctoral students, and focus on specialized research.
Eligible applicants for the position of research professor must hold an Estonian doctoral degree or an equivalent academic degree from a foreign institution. They must have accumulated at least ten years of experience as a senior researcher, professor, or in equivalent roles, and have supervised doctoral dissertations. Candidates are expected to demonstrate continuous internationally recognized research and success in obtaining and fulfilling research grants. Upon selection, a trilateral agreement is signed between the chosen candidate, an Estonian university or research institution, and the Estonian Academy of Sciences to establish the position of research professor.
Research professors are selected for a period of three years (2025–2027). The support for a research professor is 70,000 euros for one year.
Interested candidates must complete the participation form by 1 November 2024 (at 23:59), at ta-konkursid.ee. Through this portal, applicants should submit:
- Applicant's details, including current and previous positions held that demonstrate at least ten years of experience in roles required by the competition.
- An action plan for the selection period, including the general theoretical background of the planned research, research hypothesis and its relevance to the development of the field, main research objectives, and the expected significance of results both for Estonia and globally.
- A list of the applicant's ten most important scientific publications and/or developments relevant to the planned research.
- A list of the applicant's most relevant research projects or applied works related to the planned topic.
- Curriculum vitae;
- Consent from the institution where the research professor position will be established.
- Any other documents or materials that the candidate considers relevant. (Optional)
Additional information: Siiri Jakobson, siiri.jakobson@akadeemia.ee