Researcher
Riga Technical University reg. No. 90000068977 announces a competition for vacant scientific personnel positions: FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering one (1) RESEARCHER position (1 full-time equivalent) – Field: Engineering Sciences and Technologies 2.5. Materials Science, Biomaterials sub-field. Requirements for candidates: · PhD in materials science; · ability to independently conduct scientific research and lead scientific research work; · knowledge and experience in developing and manufacturing new in vitro prototypes with bone-like biomaterials; · knowledge and experience in platelet-rich fibrin synthesis, characterization and application; · knowledge and experience in collagen extraction, characterization and sample preparation; · knowledge and experience in calcium phosphate synthesis, characterization and application; · experience in compiling and publishing scientific data, minimum 9 publications (indexed in SCOPUS) in the last 5 years; · English language knowledge and skills at B2 level for performing international work duties. Salary from 3116.82 EUR per month for full-time position. Candidates wishing to participate in the competition must submit electronically to Riga Technical University's Personnel Management Department (signed with a secure electronic signature) to the email address ([email protected]): an application addressed to the Rector regarding participation in the competition; a CV detailing scientific, pedagogical, organizational work experience and a list of published works from the last 6 (six) years (it is recommended to attach the list of published works as a separate appendix), as well as other documents that the candidate wishes to attach to the application to more fully describe their qualifications; copies of documents confirming scientific/academic degrees or higher education and, if necessary, other documents specified in regulatory acts (for example, documents confirming 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 copies of these documents to the Personnel Department; a public presentation of their scientific activities, which must be presented to the structural unit (or council/board) in a timely manner before election. You can familiarize yourself with all regulatory requirements on the RTU website. The competition deadline is one month from the date of publication of the announcement on the Employment State Agency website and in the National Scientific Activity Information System. Additional information (document samples, etc.) is available on the RTU website section "Jobs at RTU" or by writing to the email address ([email protected]). We support an inclusive work environment and evaluate candidates based solely on achievements, qualifications, competencies 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 Riga Technical University's Department of Human and Organizational Development. Without the candidate's consent, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except in cases provided for in the laws in force in the Republic of Latvia.
Docents
Riga Technical University, Reg. No. 90000068977, announces a competition for a vacant academic staff position: FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY at the Institute of Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Energy for one (1) DOCENT position (0.1 - 0.2 load) – in the field of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies; Power Engineering sub-field. Duties and Qualification Requirements: Required education: doctoral degree; Scientific publications corresponding to the field of science and/or published teaching materials; Ability to conduct research work in the science sub-field corresponding to the docent position title; Competence to deliver lecture courses, conduct study classes, organize examinations in own study program (course, field), especially in foundational courses; When applying for the first time, candidates must indicate in their CV a link to their ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/) created and completed where possible; When reapplying, candidates must indicate in their CV a link to their created ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/) containing: o information on at least: candidate biography, previous and current employment, education, scientific publications and projects from the last 6 years; o links to employee Web of Science profile (ResearcherID) and SCOPUS profile (Scopus Author ID), if the author has indexed publications in these bibliographic databases; Ability to present in an international environment in English; Good knowledge of Latvian and English languages for conducting international work. Candidates wishing to participate in the competition must submit electronically (signed with a secure electronic signature) to Riga Technical University's Department of People and Organizational Development at the email address ([email protected]): a statement addressed to the rector regarding participation in the competition; curriculum vitae indicating scientific, pedagogical, organizational work experience and a list of published works from the last 6 (six) years (it is recommended to attach the list of published works as a separate appendix), as well as other documents the candidate wishes to attach to supplement the application to better characterize their qualifications; copies of documents confirming scientific/academic degrees or higher education and, if necessary, other documents specified in regulatory acts (for example, documents confirming state language proficiency level, etc.), presenting their originals if the candidate is applying to RTU for the first time and has not previously submitted these document copies to the Department of People and Organizational Development. You can familiarize yourself with all regulatory requirements on the RTU website. The competition deadline is one month from the date of publication of the announcement on the State Employment Agency website. Additional information (document samples, etc.) on the RTU website section "Work at RTU" or by writing to the email address ([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 the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (of 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 Riga Technical University's Department of People and Organizational Development. Without the candidate's consent, personal data will not be shared with third parties, except in cases stipulated by regulatory acts in force in the Republic of Latvia.
Deputy Director / Director / Executive Director (Education Sector)
Riga Technical University Registration No. 90000068977 We invite you to join the RTU team as Director of the Safety and Management Institute (DPI) of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (BMF). (profession code 1345 04) We are seeking a leader who will direct RTU BMF DPI, promoting its development and strengthening international competitiveness in studies, research, and innovation. The Institute integrates safety, management, logistics, industrial engineering, and engineering science competencies. Key Responsibilities: Development and implementation of the Institute's strategy; Promotion of the Institute's development and competitiveness in studies, research, and innovation; Leadership of the Institute's change and process improvement initiatives; Financial planning (including annual), budget management, and securing funding (scientific projects, industry contracts, training, etc.); Organization of the Institute's daily operations and process improvement; Leadership of research and innovation direction development within the structural unit; Team building, development, and motivation, including supervision of academic and general staff skills and competency development; Attraction of new specialists and collaboration partners, including international ones, to the Institute's activities, including ensuring personnel selection and onboarding of new employees; Promotion of collaboration with industry and international partners (Latvian and foreign universities; enterprises; state and municipal institutions). Requirements: Doctoral degree in a field significant for the Institute's strategic development (engineering sciences, industrial engineering and management, economics, logistics, customs procedures, civil protection, integrated security, and other fields related to the Institute's activities); At least 3 years of continuous work experience within the last 10 years in managing a structural unit, enterprise, or organization, including financial and resource management; Knowledge of the official language (C1 level) and English language knowledge (at least B2 level) for daily communication with colleagues and collaboration partners; Readiness to become a State Official in accordance with the conditions of Section 4 of the Law "On the Prevention of Conflict of Interest in the Activities of State Officials"; Work experience in integrated security, management, quality management, economics, civil protection, customs, logistics, management sciences, or other fields related to the Institute's activities; Experience in attracting project funding, collaboration with state or municipal institutions, international organizations, or industry; Impeccable reputation. Preferred qualifications: Experience within the last 10 years in preparing and implementing EU project applications in research, innovation, or development matters; Experience in professional work in an international environment, including collaboration with foreign partners, leading or implementing international projects or international teams; Change management experience; Experience in collaboration with defense, interior affairs, customs, or civil protection sector institutions; Experience within the last 10 years in pedagogical and scientific work, including in a leading position in an academic environment; English language knowledge at C1–C2 level. We offer: Work at one of the leading technology universities in the Baltic region and the opportunity to develop a newly established institute; Salary from 4000 to 6000 EUR gross per month, depending on qualifications, management experience, and professional achievements; A professional and responsive team with which to implement ambitious goals; A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to develop study and research directions in collaboration with industry; International collaboration opportunities; Health insurance after the trial period; Additional vacation days and other employee benefits in accordance with the RTU Collective Labor Agreement; Access to sports facilities available to RTU employees at the RTU Ķīpsala swimming pool and RTU Culture and Sports Center (gym, swimming pool, sauna), as well as other recreational opportunities; Continuous professional development opportunities, including management skills development programs, university-organized events, and academic collaboration networks. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted electronically with a secure electronic signature or hand-signed and scanned, submitted in electronic format, sent to the email address [email protected]. In the email subject line, please indicate: "Application: RTU BMF DPI Director" Application Submission Deadline: 07.10.2026. The application must include: Curriculum Vitae (preferably in Europass format), indicating the most significant professional achievements in senior positions and self-assessment of language proficiency levels; Cover letter of up to 2 pages describing the motivation to lead RTU BMF DPI, indicating how qualifications and professional experience meet the position requirements; Copy(ies) of diploma(s) confirming higher education and scientific degrees; If education or scientific degree was obtained abroad — Academic Information Centre certification of diploma recognition in Latvia or confirmation that a diploma recognition application has been submitted; Copy of a document confirming state language proficiency at C1 level, if the candidate has not obtained basic, secondary, or higher education in an accredited education program in Latvian; Two written letters of recommendation or contact information for two persons who can provide professional references regarding the candidate's management experience and academic or professional achievements; Completed and signed Candidate Declaration (Annex 3 to the Competition Regulations). Link available here: https://www.rtu.lv/lv/bmf/par-mums-bmf-/darbs-bmf-/personala-atlases-dokumenti Other documents demonstrating achievements significant for the position. In the final selection round, candidates will be required to prepare and present a five-year strategic vision for RTU BMF DPI (in Latvian and English). Selection takes place in three rounds: evaluation of application documents, in-depth examination of submitted information and references, and a structured interview with strategy presentation. Please note that the Institute begins operations on February 1, 2027, and the Director's employment relations begin on this date. The candidate selected in the competition is offered employment until January 31, 2027, to ensure the preparatory work necessary for the Institute to begin operations. We support an inclusive work environment, and candidates are evaluated solely on achievements, qualifications, competence, and work experience. Applications will be reviewed during the selection process, and the vacancy may be closed before the deadline. 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 (April 27, 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 Human and Organizational Development Department of Riga Technical University. Without the candidate's consent, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except in cases provided for in the laws in force in the Republic of Latvia. The personal data indicated in your application documents will be used only within the scope of this selection competition.
Leading Researcher
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.
Lead Researcher
The Self-Organizing Systems Kinetics Laboratory at the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia (LU ISSP) invites you to join our team as a lead researcher in the study of ion irradiation of materials and radiation-induced changes (fixed-term position from 01.11.2026 to 31.05.2027), 1 full-time position. The laboratory focuses on materials research and characterization, with special attention to structural and physical changes induced by ion irradiation. Position: Lead Researcher Start Date: 01.11.2026 Employment Type: Fixed-term contract until 31.05.2027 Salary: 2500–3100 EUR/month (gross), depending on qualifications and experience Key Responsibilities: Planning, preparation, and execution of swift heavy ion (SHI) irradiation experiments on project materials; Selection of irradiation parameters, including ion type, fluence, and temperature, and coordination of experiments with project partners; Sample preparation for irradiation experiments and subsequent materials characterization; Structural and physical characterization of irradiated and non-irradiated samples and comparative analysis of obtained experimental data; Processing and interpretation of XRD, Raman, SEM, and AFM data, as well as hardness and other materials characterization data, evaluating irradiation-induced changes in materials structure and properties; Documentation of experimental results and preparation of materials for technical reports and scientific publications. Requirements: PhD degree in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field; Scientific research experience in materials research and ion irradiation experiments, including heavy ion irradiation; Practical experience in conducting irradiation experiments, sample preparation, and structural characterization of irradiated materials; Experience in processing and interpretation of XRD, Raman, SEM, AFM data; Ability to independently process and interpret experimental data and prepare materials for scientific publications and technical reports; Ability to collaborate in an international project team. We Offer: Work in a modern scientific laboratory specializing in materials research and characterization; Opportunity to participate in current research on the impact of ion irradiation on materials structure and properties; Salary of 2500–3100 EUR/month (gross), depending on qualifications and experience; Opportunity to present scientific results at international conferences. Application Candidates should apply by November 30, 2026, by sending a CV and motivation letter to: [email protected] with the reference "Lead Researcher in the field of ion irradiation and characterization of materials". Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, Reg. No.: 90002124925
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