Tenured Professor

Offer Description

Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management, invites applications for a vacant tenured professor position associated with the research theme “Unifying Human and Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial and Societal Hyper-Performance.”

Where to apply

E-mail: tenure@rtu.lv

Requirements

Research Field: Economics » Other

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We expect the candidate to:

• develop newly established HyperLab - a human-AI research and innovation lab that uses biometric and behavioural data to understand, test, and design better decisions, systems, and performance in business, security, and society;
• develop a research/ academic group;
• publish the conducted research in top-rated international peer-reviewed journals;
• attract external funding from international research programmes (such as Horizon Europe) and industry, and manage and implement the projects;
• promote the valorization of innovations created as a result of research;
• develop new and improve existing study programs and study courses;
• to introduce innovations in the study process by conducting lectures for master's and doctoral students of the university;
• supervise students' final theses;
• promote international academic cooperation by representing RTU and speaking at conferences and other international events;
• advise and support university academic staff;
• to address and inspire university students to choose an academic career with their example;
• to promote diversity, equality and an inclusive environment at the university through its activities;
• participate in the daily activities of faculties, departments.

Specific Requirements

We invite candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PhD)
• At least (3) three years of experience in the position of associate professor, professor, or an equivalent experience in a corresponding position
• Proven excellence in research and academic teaching
• Experience in acquisition and management of research projects
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Fulfilment of all additional eligibility criteria and requirements for the election of applicants to the position of Tenured Professor as defined by Riga Technical University (please see Annex 1 of the RTU Regulation “On Tenured Professorship at Riga Technical University”)

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Economics » Other

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits of joining RTU:

• RTU is strongly committed to the principles of academic freedom, integrity and equality, encouraging creative implementation of scientific, academic, and personal interests.
• We offer the candidate to experience the benefits of:
• Opportunity to shape cybersecurity research and contribute to policy and innovation at national and European level;
• Full academic freedom within a collegial, collaborative and performance-driven research environment;
• Opportunity to establish and lead an independent research group, with institutional support and additional funding for team development;
• Active involvement in ongoing European research projects and strong collaborations with governmental and industrial partners;
• Dedicated administrative support for research proposal preparation and project management;
• Flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work possibilities;
• Health insurance, opportunities to use RTU sports and recreation infrastructure (swimming pool, sauna, gym) for free;
• For foreign applicants:
  • initial accommodation;
  • relocation assistance (document processing);
  • family relocation assistance (healthcare, kindergarten/school, place of residence, etc.)
  • Latvian language training (if required).
• A permanent tenured position with a gross salary of EUR 6,050 per month for a full-time position.
• Opportunities to increase overall remuneration are available through attracting and leading externally funded research projects, in accordance with project conditions and RTU regulations.

Selection process

To apply for this position, the candidate must submit the following documents (in English), signed in accordance with one of the accepted formats listed below, and sent to the Personnel Department of Riga Technical University at tenure@rtu.lv.

Accepted signature formats:

1. A secure electronic signature containing a qualified timestamp;
2. Another qualified electronic signature compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 (eIDAS);
3. If the applicant does not have access to a qualified electronic signature, the application may be submitted as a scanned copy of a handwritten signed document.

Required documents:

1. An application addressed to the RTU Rector regarding participation in the competition (please find the template here);
2. Motivation letter outlining the candidate’s vision and objectives for the position (please find the template here);
3. A research plan for the next six years (please find the template here);
4. Curriculum Vitae (please find the template here);
5. Copies of documents certifying the acquisition of scientific and academic degrees;
6. Available references regarding the candidate’s previous professional performance, including:references or recommendations from cooperation partners, employers or professional associations, which the candidate is/was a member of;results of student surveys on the quality of the candidate’s pedagogical work; information on awards, certificates of recognition, etc.

All application forms are available on the RTU website: Tenured professorship | Riga Technical University

Additional comments

Application term– until 14.09.2026. Additional information (document samples, etc.) is available at the RTU home page, section Tenured professorship | Riga Technical University

Website for additional job details: https://www.rtu.lv/en

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Riga Tehnical university/ Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management

Country: Latvia

City: Riga

Postal Code: LV-1048

Street: Ķīpsalas iela 6a

Contact

City: Riga

Website: https://www.rtu.lv/en

Street: Ķīpsalas iela 6a

Postal Code: LV-1048

E-Mail: tenure@rtu.lv