Associate Professor of Applied AI
The University of Tartu is the biggest and oldest centre of academic life in Estonia - we have over 4,500 employees and 15,000 students. The unique intellectual atmosphere and fine living and working environment that characterise Tartu have attracted prominent scientists and experts for almost 400 years. Join the university family!
- Lecturing and conducting seminars at all levels of higher education in the area of business applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), for example market trend analysis and competitor monitoring, decision support, business process management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management.
- Conducting independent research and development (R&D) work at the international level in the field of business information systems or software engineering.
- Publishing in reputable scientific venues.
- Applying for and leading R&D projects.
- Supervising MSc and PhD students.
- Performing at least one managerial task at the university is recommended.
- Participation in activities related to the promotion and implementation of the area in Estonia and internationally.
PhD or an equivalent qualification.
Required experience
- Teaching experience at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels is required, including successful supervision of Master’s or PhD students.
- Research experience and publications related to applications of AI in the field of business information systems or software engineering are essential.
- A track record of publications in highly reputable venues in the field of business information systems or software engineering is mandatory.
- Success in applying for research funding and managing or performing R&D projects in the past five years is required.
- A solid international network and science outreach activities.
- Experience in supervising degree students is essential.
- At least one successful PhD supervision is highly desirable.
Excellent command of the English language is required. Estonian is recommended but not required. According to the Language Act, academic staff with foreign citizenship working in Estonia must have acquired at least B1-level Estonian language skills after five years of work. This requirement will be added to the contract. The Centre for Professional Development offers foreigners and their family members the opportunity to participate in Estonian language courses.
From 3750 € / per month
Remuneration based on UT salary rules.
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- A letter of application to the Rector.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
- A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
- A statement not exceeding 1500 words of the aims to be achieved during the term in the position, and the outline of an action plan for achieving these.
- Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).
Salary from 3750 euros (gross) per month depending on work experience and qualifications. The total annual payroll starts from 60 000 euros, including taxes by the employer.
The position has an option of promotions (up to the professor position) according to the University of Tartu career model.
Job description, incl. requirements for academic staff.
More information about application documents.
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