Assistant Professor of Mathematical Economics and Applied Statistics

The objective of the position is to raise the quality of teaching and research in the field of mathematical economics and applied statistics (incl. survey data analysis and didactics). Assistant Professor of Mathematical Economics and Applied Statistics engages in curriculum and teaching methodology development, and in teaching subjects aligned with the research direction. The role also includes supervising students at all levels of higher education, including doctoral students.

Tasks:

• Conducting research and development (R&D) in the relevant field, including its organization and the leadership of research topics.
• Developing cooperation with other research and development institutions as well as private sector enterprises.
• Organizing the development of the material and technical resources necessary for R&D and educational activities in the field of mathematical economics and applied statistics.
• Engaging in a balanced combination of teaching, research, and development activities in accordance with the academic career model, specifically in the field of didactics of mathematical economics and applied statistics.
• Supervising doctoral, master's, and bachelor's students in conducting independent research.
• Publishing the results of research and development activities; acting as an expert in one's field.
• Delivering teaching (at bachelor's, focused on master's and doctoral levels) and conducting curriculum development using contemporary methodological and educational technology standards in the field of mathematical economics and applied statistics (Fundamentals of Business Mathematics (MEM3020), Business Mathematics (TEM0320), Statistics (TES0020)).
• Organizing academic teaching and curriculum development activities and assuming responsibility for their quality within the field.
• Expected research and development directions: didactics of mathematics, didactics of mathematical economics, didactics of applied statistics, applied research based on survey data.

Accompanying tasks: participation in national and international professional decision-making bodies and committees; cooperation with scientific journal editorial boards, peer review of scientific articles; popularization of one's field and scientific domain; coordination of professional continuing education; participation in the work of the university’s collegial decision-making bodies and committees, and holding leadership positions.

The position is fixed term, up to eight years from taking up the position.

• A doctoral degree in mathematics didactics or statistics didactics,  doctoral degree defended no later than 10 years ago from the expected time of taking up the position.
• The number of scientific publications in the amount of at least two doctoral theses, the level of citations is characterised by the h-index ≥ 6.
• Prior experience in applying for and obtaining competitive funding/contracts.
• Has completed postdoctoral studies and/or has professional experience in another  organisation outside Tallinn University of Technology, preferably in an international research environment.
• Participation in the activities of networks of professional or scientific organisations.
• Professional activity at events of scientific or other organisations.
• Previous experience in teaching and supervising at different levels of higher education supports taking up the position.

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 20.08.2025 at the latest by clicking “Apply Now” on the right:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio: a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far (including a description of teaching, supervising and research project experiences) and the competencies required for work detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position (shall be submitted by an external candidate only) or a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the assistant professor position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only);
• a vision or an action plan for the following period of employment (the maximum total length: 1,500 words);
• any other documents deemed important by the applicant.

Contact for additional information on the documents required for applying and the recruitment process: TalTech Human Resources Office, email konkurss@taltech.ee.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the flagship in engineering and IT science and  education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology,  information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia.

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.

The main keywords that describe the DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE are quantitative economic analysis and finance; modern conceptual foundations to understand the functioning of economic systems, and research-based teaching and learning.

The Department offers:

• A dynamic, modern and international work environment.
• Flexible working hours and remote work possibility.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A wide network for multidisciplinary cooperation.
• Resources for conducting research.
• Access to relevant infrastructure.
• Competitive salary depending on the candidate’s qualification and performance.