Academic Position Competition
The derived public entity "Agroresources and Economics Institute" (AREI) announces a competition for an academic position in the Crop Breeding and Agroecology Department at the Priekuļi Division (address: Zinātnes iela 2, Priekuļi, Priekuļu pagasts, Cēsu novads, LV-4126):
Researcher specializing in agricultural product quality – 1 position
Requirements for candidates:
master's or doctoral degree in agriculture, food science, chemistry, or other natural sciences;
at least 1 scientific publication published within the last 6 years and indexed in SCOPUS/Web of Science databases;
experience in scientific research and research projects of at least 3 years;
foreign language knowledge for communication with foreign cooperation partners in conducting research (English language knowledge is mandatory).
We offer candidates:
the opportunity to work in a creative team of scientists;
support for further education, knowledge advancement, and professional development;
a work salary determined according to an hourly rate based on the results of the employee's annual evaluation of scientific activities. Until the next assessment of scientific achievements, the minimum hourly rate is from 6.00 EUR/hour before payment of taxes provided for in the regulatory acts in force in the Republic of Latvia;
the opportunity to significantly increase compensation by attracting funds for the implementation of research projects;
social guarantees, including health insurance.
Candidates must submit to the AREI administration, with the notation "AREI Academic Position Competition", within one month from the publication of this announcement, by sending to the email address: [email protected]:
an application;
personal information (CV);
copies of documents confirming education, scientific and academic degrees, participation in study programs (if applicable);
information about activities over the last 6 years: a list of scientific publications, patents received, and participation in research projects, indicating your role in the project;
copies of other documents confirming qualifications at the candidate's discretion.
Based on the General Data Protection Regulation, personal data indicated in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition. The administrator of personal data processing indicated in the application documents is AREI, contact information: Zinātnes iela 2, Priekuļi, Priekuļu pagasts, Cēsu novads, Latvia, LV-4126. For additional information regarding personal data processing, please see: http://www.arei.lv/privatuma-politika.