Research Fellow in Restoration Ecology
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!
- Conduct high-level international research and development work in restoration ecology, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and plant and landscape ecology, with results published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Teach in the fields of plant ecology and restoration ecology at all levels of higher education, supervising students of the first and second level of higher education.
- Apply for, participate in, and lead research and development projects.
- Promote the discipline and raise awareness about restoration ecology.
PhD in plant ecology, botany or restoration ecology or an equivalent qualification.
Required experience
- At least five years of experience in academia in projects and research related to plant ecology, landscape ecology, and agroecology (including time in post-doc).
- Strong methodological skills in studying plant communities and agricultural ecosystems, including fieldwork experience and proficiency in modern statistical methods for ecological research.
- Capability to organize and deliver teaching at all levels of higher education.
- Author or co-author of at least five scientific articles published in category 1.1 journals according to ETIS (Estonian Research Information System) within the last 10 years.
- Author or co-author of at least five popular science articles or project reports related to the field of ecology.
- Proven experience in supervising or co-supervising bachelor's and master's theses.
Proficiency in Estonian and English, both spoken and written.
A strong sense of responsibility and excellent collaboration skills, including the ability to organize activities of the working group.
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.
- Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).
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