Leading Researcher

Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

LATVIJA, Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Rīga, Rīga, Lettland

Riga Technical University reg. No. 90000068977 announces a competition for vacant scientific personnel positions: IN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT, Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship for one (1) LEADING RESEARCHER position (0.5 full-time equivalent) – in the Social Sciences, Economics and Entrepreneurship field, Business Management subspecialty Requirements for candidates: a doctoral degree; excellent knowledge of Latvian language and knowledge of English/German at least at B2 level (according to the Common European Framework of Reference) for performing direct job duties; in the past six years, at least four scientific publications corresponding to the field must have been published and indexed in international citation databases Scopus and/or Web of Science; when applying again, Riga Technical University must be indicated as the author's affiliated institution; participation in at least four international scientific conferences in the past six years; participation in at least two research projects in the past six years; participation in international scientific organizations and associations; other requirements as determined by RTU regulations. Candidates wishing to participate in the competition must submit electronically (signed with a secure electronic signature) to the Riga Technical University Department of Human and Organizational Development at ([email protected]): an application addressed to the Rector requesting participation in the competition; a curriculum vitae indicating scientific, pedagogical, organizational work experience and a list of published works in the past 6 (six) years (it is recommended to attach the list of published works as a separate annex), as well as any other documents the candidate wishes to attach to the application to more fully characterize their qualifications; copies of documents certifying scientific/academic degrees or higher education and, if necessary, other documents as specified in regulations (for example, documents certifying state language proficiency, etc.), presenting their originals if the candidate is participating in the competition at RTU for the first time and has not previously submitted these document copies to the Department of Human and Organizational Development; a public presentation on their scientific activities, to be presented to the structural unit (or council/board) in a timely manner before election. All regulatory requirements can be found on the RTU website. The competition deadline is one month from the date of publication of this announcement on the State Employment Agency website and in the National Scientific Activities Information System. Additional information (document samples, etc.) is available on the RTU website section "Work at RTU" or by writing to ([email protected]). We support an inclusive work environment and evaluate candidates based solely on achievements, qualifications, competence, and work experience. By applying for the competition, the candidate agrees to the processing of their personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (27 April 2016) on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and storage at the Riga Technical University Department of Human and Organizational Development. Without the candidate's consent, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except as provided for in the laws of the Republic of Latvia.