TENURED PROFESSOR OF NAUTICAL SCIENCES

TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy invites applications for a professor position in Nautical Sciences.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The objective of the professorship is to lead research and development activities in nautical sciences, with international visibility. Main focus areas are:

• technological developments and human factor connections (incl. human-machine interaction, artificial Intelligence and crew activities)
• shiphandling and operational risk analysis (incl. decision support systems)
• ergonomics of ship bridges and ship operation.

The professor will:

• Establish, lead, and manage a high-level research group in the field of nautical sciences;
• Engage in balanced teaching-, research and development activities according to TalTech Academic Career Management Regulation:

o Initiate high-level scientific research with Estonian and international leading partners through competitive research grant applications;

o Undertake research activities, including the development and implementation of experimental research platforms and simulators (e.g. remote control centre);

o Participate in the development of study programs at all levels;

o Involve students (BSc, MSc, PhD) into research and development projects, teach at all levels and supervise MSc and PhD theses;

• Publish its research in highly visible journals and conferences with large impact;
• Cooperate with other research groups in Estonian Maritime Academy, and TalTech, as well as contribute to building a network of academic, industrial, and governmental partners in Estonia, Baltic region, EU and beyond;
• Be a leading spokesperson in their field in Estonia as well as coordinator of cross-sector cooperation.

The position is in TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy. Successful candidate is offered basic gross salary starting from 48 000 € per year, with high growth potential in case of successful research funding. The selected candidate is expected to take up the position from 1 January 2025.

For further information, please contact: Kristel Toom, kristel.toom@taltech.ee. 

Doctoral degree and completed post-doctoral studies in related field

• Previous international experience in the research field;
• Experience as an applicant of research and development projects and as PI;
• Record of publications in reputable journals with level and citation at a comparable level as the professors in TalTech reference universities;
• Successful supervision of PhD theses;
• Track record of documented interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g. joint publications across disciplines).

To apply for this position please send the following documents in English by 1 August 2024 (the application deadline) at the latest by using the application link: 

• a motivation letter detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree (PhD or an equivalent qualification) and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the tenured professor post set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (required for university staff members) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (required for external candidates);
• a vision or an action plan for the following period of employment (the maximum total length 1500 words);
• other documents considered to be important by the candidate.

Regarding further information on the application documents and recruitment

process please contact TalTech HR konkurss@taltech.ee.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is an international scientific community with approximately 9,000 students and 2,000 employees, one of the largest universities in Estonia that is a leading EU country in digitalization. The strengths of the university are wide multidisciplinary study/research interests, modern research and study environment as well as good collaboration with international educational and research institutions.

• Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers. 
• An informal and inclusive international working environment, green campus approach, a flexible schedule and modern office facilities located in Tallinn.
• Opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits to other universities, and support to attend research conferences. 
• Innovative, ambitious, and multidisciplinary cooperation-oriented research groups in TalTech.
• Professionally provided administrative support (project applications writing, submission and projects implementation, HR, HPC, etc.).
• One of the most compact and sufficient maritime community in Europe that is surrounded by technology and digitalization. 
• To support the high-quality research, it is possible to use the numerous possibilities offered by our state-of-the-art modern laboratories' infrastructure and maritime simulator centre.
• Our digital and small society - everything is doable digitally and on smart quick way.
• Individual development and training opportunities.
• A competitive salary.